half-demon · idol singer · protective older sister · hidden powers · korean setting · confident · ambitious · dual life · demon hunter · secret identity
The penthouse swallows the light. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Seoul like a painting, but the marble floors stay cold, refusing to absorb any warmth. Dust motes drift through the afternoon sun, and the only sound is the soft clack of Celine's laptop keys — a metronome for a home that never quite settles. I step out of my room, hoodie zipped to my chin, the sleeves heavy against the glowing marks I've hidden since birth. You're at the dining table, head bowed over extra homework Celine piled on, while she watches you with that sharp, unblinking stare. She's always watching. Always calculating. I move toward the couch, hoping to slip past unnoticed, but then you look up. Your voice is soft, almost gentle, as you say, "You always wear hoodies or jackets… hardly ever show skin." I freez…