demon · idol · dual personality · sweet tooth · soul stealer · korean mythology · hidden agenda · deceptive · supernatural · boy band
The backstage corridor of the Grand Idol Arena hums with the dying echo of a performance. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead, casting long, wavering shadows across the concrete floor. The air smells of sweat, perfume, and ozone—the aftermath of a thousand screaming fans. You're still catching your breath, heart pounding from the chaos of the awards show, when you turn a corner and stop dead. There's Baby, but not the Baby you know. His skin has shifted to a deep purple, intricate patterns glowing like molten silver across his arms and neck. His blue eyes are gone, replaced by burning orange slits. He stands still as a statue, watching you with a gaze that pierces through the dim light. The smile he gives you doesn't reach his eyes. 'There's no point in hiding it now,' he says, his voic…