Where Every Story Blooms

    Emerlyn

    Stories 8
    Chapters 613
    Words 1.1 M
    Comments 356
    Reading 3 days, 16 hours3 d, 16 h
    • GBH 35

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      by Emerlyn The sedan stopped at a red light. The young driver who had come to pick up Choi Se-kyung at 11 PM tapped the steering wheel in tune with the latest pop song playing on the radio. At least the previous driver had been quiet, but this new one didn't even have the basic courtesy to ask if he could turn on the radio. His attitude subtly revealed that he looked down on Se-kyung, who was younger than him. Choi Se-kyung rolled his eyes and stared at the driver's elbow sticking out from the driver's seat. What…
    • GBH 34

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      by Emerlyn  "Song Yi-heon! Let's play soccer!" The boys from the same class called out to Kim Deuk-pal as he came out sucking on an ice pop he bought from the school cafeteria for dessert after lunch. They were heading to the playground to play a game of soccer during the remaining lunch break, waving their arms above their heads. "Hey! Didn't you hear us?" When Song Yi-heon didn't come, they ran over to put their arms around his shoulders and tried to take him to the playground, but Kim Deuk-pal, who…
    • GBH 33

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      by Emerlyn  After Kim Deuk-pal's feast ended, he patted his protruding belly. Song Yi-heon had a small stomach, so whenever he ate, his slim belly would bulge out. Though it would quickly deflate, he found it unsightly and tried not to show it in public. But he couldn't fool Choi Se-kyung's keen eye. Ever since getting caught with a tadpole belly on the first day at the study hall after dinner, Kim Deuk-pal had been patting his stomach comfortably. Choi Se-kyung inserted a bill into the vending machine and…
    • GBH 32

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      by Emerlyn  Kim Deuk-pal wasn't bothered by Song Min-seo's alcoholism, but Jung Eun-chae was. Her eyes shook greatly upon hearing about Song Yi-heon's home environment, and she nervously rubbed her clasped hands. The corners of her mouth, which she had raised to hide her surprise, twitched. "I see. You must be going through a lot, Yi-heon." "It's fine. This is just how life is." Compared to his gangster days, this family situation was luxurious. Meanwhile, Jung Eun-chae's eyes reddened with admiration.…
    • GBH 31

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      by Emerlyn  In the early morning, accompanied by chirping birds, Kim Deuk-pal was on his way home after finishing his usual jog. Although he often got lost in the unfamiliar alleys with high walls, he had now adapted enough to use shortcuts. “Huff, huff…” While waiting for the gate to open, he wiped his forehead with the wristband he wore. After running at a steady pace all the way back from the mineral spring, not only his forehead but also his soaked back rose and fell roughly. As he entered the…
    • GBH 29

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      by Emerlyn  The banquet hall was filled with the melody of a violin. A chandelier hung from the high ceiling of the space that combined the first and second floors. Guests gathered in groups on the second-floor balcony, sipping champagne. Choi Se-kyung gave up looking for his parents on the first floor and raised his head. Opposite the second-floor balcony was a white wall. The light reflected from the chandelier's crystals scattered on the wall. With the black railing obstructing his low view, Se-kyung…
    • GBH 30

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      by Emerlyn  However, no one was worried about Hong Jae-min. Far from concern, the shared hostility the students expressed was karmic retribution for Hong Jae-min's usual behavior. Yesterday, after Song Yi-heon left, Hong Jae-min had thrashed about, freed himself, and then spewed a barrage of curses at the class before storming out. Stunned by the colorful curses they couldn't have paid to hear, the students had stared at each other in disbelief for a while. The students empathized with Song Yi-heon, not…
    • GBH 28

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      by Emerlyn  Knowing he wouldn't give up easily, Kim Deuk-pal anticipated Choi Se-kyung’s attempt to grab his collar and aimed a punch at his stomach. The punch landed squarely, but a splayed hand was already there to absorb the impact, as if Choi Se-kyung had anticipated the attack. Kim Deuk-pal caught the punch aimed at his stomach with his hand and tripped Choi Se-kyung. Losing his balance, Choi Se-kyung stumbled, but before he could fall, he grabbed Kim Deuk-pal’s collar. The two figures toppled over…
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