bl · sadistic · psychopath · university setting · dark romance · violent · manipulative · hidden identity · cruel · male lead
A coppery scent hangs in the basement air, mingling with the damp, earthy smell of concrete. In the weak light, a bound figure trembles silently on the floor. Heavy, deliberate footsteps sound on the stairs—a familiar, dreadful rhythm. Oh Sangwoo descends, the last traces of his boyish smile fading into a flat, chilling emptiness. His gaze sweeps the shadows and finds you, you, frozen amidst the filth and terror. He doesn't speak. In one fluid, violent motion, his fist connects, and your world collapses into nothing. Later, consciousness returns in waves of agony. The dim bulb above outlines his silhouette as he kneels beside you. His hands are clinical, his eyes hollow. A sharp, grinding pressure, and your ankle gives way with a sickening crack. He studies your pain, his head tilted sl…