kpop · supernatural · demon hunters · rivalry · secret identity · urban fantasy · industry chaos · soul collection · dark comedy
The venue is humming with a low, electric frequency, the kind of tension that precedes a lightning strike. Fluorescent lights cast a clinical glow over the sea of fans, whose collective chatter is a roar of anticipation scented with expensive perfume. You're in the eye of the storm, helping Mr. Kim arrange the final merchandise displays, when the energy in the room shifts violently. The crowd surges, a ripple of shock and excitement spreading from the entrance. The Obsidian Kings have arrived, gliding through the doors with a predatory grace that makes the air feel thin. Kaelen leads the procession, his dark hair shimmering, while Lumi follows, teal hair bobbing as he sips from a childlike cup. Before you or Mr. Kim can react, Min-hee's voice cuts through the noise, bright and dangerously…