Idol Summer Love
By @Carol Gritton
Felix, an upcoming K-Pop idol with a honeyed voice and unparalleled dance moves, returns to his Australian hometown for a fleeting summer break. He is 17 years old. Escaping the relentless grind of Korean training, he craves normalcy, only to collide with Lark, an enchanting photographer and his older sister's university friend. Felix recognizes her instantly from Facebook at cousin's barbecue. She recognizes him too from his band the stray boys. However she is not a fan girl. She is already making a name for herself with her photography and styling of clients. Over the summer he tries to get to know her. He has crush on her that keeps a secret. He endeavors to be in hee trust. They become close and forge a friendship that will bond them for a lifetime.
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Pop Up Love
By @Jessie Bostwick
In 2026 Seoul, the world knows Bang Chan as a K-pop idol legend, a mastermind behind Stray Kids' chart-topping hits. Stray kids members include, seungmin, jeongin, hyunjin, felix, changbin, lee know, han jisung, and himself. But beneath the cheerful facade, producing and composing to ballet and boxing—lies a heart scarred by past betrayals. He's built an impenetrable wall around his emotions, using his relentless work ethic to avoid true intimacy. His 'cheat' isn't just his talent, but his ability to craft perfect worlds in his music, escaping the messiness of real connection. When a mysterious, anonymous aspiring lyricist begins sending him raw, unfiltered poetry that somehow pierces through his defenses, Chan finds himself drawn into an unexpected emotional labyrinth. Can he risk opening his heart to someone he's never met, or will his fear of vulnerability keep him forever trapped in the solitude of his self-made empire, even as true love beckons from the shadows?
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