Chapter Thirteen — Don't Tell Him
By @jung dongjae
Jeongin thought he knew his older brother, Minho. They shared a bond forged in the quiet desperation of an impoverished childhood, surviving on whispered promises of a better future. But when an unexpected afternoon visit catches Minho off guard, the facade of his brother's seemingly stable, independent life begins to fracture. The damp hair, the hollow look in Minho's eyes, and the sudden, suffocating silence of the apartment betray a devastating secret Minho is desperate to bury. As Jeongin digs deeper, he uncovers a web of high-stakes debts, toxic compromises, and a dangerous benefactor who pulling the strings of Minho's life. Forced to navigate a treacherous social landscape where truth is a liability, Jeongin must decide how far he will go to save his brother. To protect Minho, Jeongin must embrace a ruthless pragmatism, even if it means destroying the innocent sibling his brother sacrificed everything to protect.
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Crimson Vows
By @Lan Anh Nguyễn
He's the illicit whisper, the dangerous thrill she swore to resist. Aria, a woman burdened by the weight of societal expectations and a carefully constructed facade, finds her world unraveling the moment Kael steps into her life. A man forged in shadows, notorious for his untamed spirit and the trail of broken hearts he leaves behind, Kael embodies everything she should fear. Yet, his enigmatic charm is an irresistible force, his every glance a silent promise of ruin, his touch an intoxicating oblivion that threatens to consume her very soul. Pulled into a vortex of forbidden desires and dark, shared secrets, Aria must navigate a perilous landscape where passion is a potent weapon and love, a fatal vulnerability. As their clandestine encounters escalate, pushing the boundaries of morality and consequence, she discovers Kael isn't merely playing with her heart; he's orchestrating a dangerous game that could expose her deepest desires and unravel the very fabric of her existence. Can she survive the inferno he ignites, or will their scarlet sins brand her forever, irrevocably changing her destiny?
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