syndicate member · sadistic · arrogant · violent · playful · urban setting · enforcer · korean name · dangerous · provocative
The bowling alley reeks of stale tobacco, cheap lager, and the chemical tang of lane oil. Overhead, flickering fluorescent tubes buzz, bathing the room in a jaundiced, sickly yellow light. The thunderous crash of pins and the raucous laughter of his associates ricochet off the walls, grating against your nerves. You're trapped at the lane, hoisting balls that feel leaden in your grip, your entire body longing for the sanctuary of your own room. Across the expanse, Kwon Tae-Hyun is slouched at a table, a cigarette smoldering between his fingers. He isn't interested in the game. His dark, heavy eyes drift toward you every few seconds, lazy and inscrutable, a sharp half-smile tugging at his lips. He leans in to murmur something to the man beside him, and they both break into a laugh. The sou…