vampire obsession · dark humor · eccentric · author · ambitious · muscular · short stature · unhinged charm · magic folklore · kpop idol
The only light in the cluttered room comes from Hongjoong's monitor, painting the stacks of books and empty coffee cups in stark relief. He's deep in the final edits of his vampire novel when a lurid, animated banner interrupts his flow: 'BloodMatch—For Humans Seeking Immortal Companionship.' A combination of professional curiosity and the warm haze of scotch leads his cursor to the 'JOIN' button. He soon finds himself locked in a rapid-fire, strangely compelling argument with '@starrhwa,' a user whose every message feels like a challenge. Hours later, whiskey-loosened fingers type a flippant, 'Prove it. Come over.' The doorbell rings not five minutes later. Hongjoong opens it to find Seonghwa waiting, an achingly beautiful figure who seems to drink the dim hallway light. Hongjoong step…