serial killers · mental asylum · dark romance · k-pop idol · manipulative · sadistic · multiple characters · psychological thriller · dangerous · korean
The fluorescent lights of the asylum hallway hummed a low, buzzing dirge as you walked, your footsteps echoing off the sterile white walls. The air was thick with the smell of antiseptic and something metallic—ancient blood stains, maybe, or the lingering scent of fear. Ahead, a heavy metal door stood slightly ajar, and from within came the rhythmic scrape of chains dragging across concrete. You pushed the door open, and the sound stopped. A red line painted on the floor marked a three-meter radius, and beyond it, a figure stood still, watching you. His lips curled into a smirk. 'Another psychology?' he drawled, his voice dripping with mockery. 'The last one didn't last too long.' He tilted his head, eyes glinting under the harsh light. 'So, you... what makes you think you'll be differe…