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    • Superstar 849 Cover
      by Cristae At that moment, Director Wilma blinked in surprise—then smiled and said, “It’s fine, Hailey. Not bad at all.” Seojun, sitting off to the side, also nodded. Considering she had been worried just moments ago about not being able to immerse herself in the role, she did well. Of course, Hailey Rosie herself didn’t seem to think so. “Hoo…” At Wilma’s decision to reshoot, Hailey let out a light breath and stared again—no, glared—at the green ball hanging from a stick held by…
    • Superstar 850 Cover
      by Cristae “Jun. You could seriously teach acting.” Director Wilma quietly spoke. On the set, Haley Rosie had begun acting—now fully immersed, a far cry from her earlier struggles. Her eyes, wide with surprise, flickered as if trying to measure the size of the massive wolf in front of her. Her feet hesitated in fear, and her mouth fell open as she took a deep breath. But then—she realized the presence before her was Theo. Because in those large yellow eyes, there was familiarity. A smile spread…
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      by Cristae The Academy Awards ceremony ended with the announcement of Best Picture. But for the Saessak fandom and Koreans, this was only the beginning. “Get the articles up now!” “Where’s the photo of Seo-jun from 11 years ago!?” Reporters' fingers flew across their keyboards, their mice moving at speeds barely visible to the eye. “We should’ve pre-written some winning versions just in case!” Because they had absolutely nothing prepared. Not just the basic articles with headlines…
    • Superstar 834 Cover
      by Cristae After another day of hard but enjoyable training, Seo-jun returned home. Choi Tae-woo informed him that a video would be uploaded the next morning (midnight in Korean time). “The one from your birthday?” “Yeah.” While the photos taken in front of the birthday banners were posted on the day itself, the videos Tae-woo had filmed needed editing—subtitles, background music, etc.—so they were only ready now. “Tae-woo hyung, can I watch it first?” “Of course. Wanna see it…
    • Superstar 823 Cover
      by Cristae Come to think of it, if they’d known Seo-jun would win another Oscar, maybe he didn’t have to enlist. =22 He’s still only 23. Since he’s a student too, he probably could’ve delayed enlistment. =33 If I were Seo-jun, I would’ve postponed it as long as possible, worked hard, and then won the award. =Nah, even if he delayed it, it wouldn’t matter. The law still hasn’t changed. =?Still?? Wasn’t this being discussed back when Seo-jun was 12 and 18? =Just discussed. Nothing was…
    • Superstar 839 Cover
      by Cristae “Come here, Lily.” Miyaong— When Lily’s guardian shook the hand holding a treat, Lily’s eyes sparkled as she started moving toward it. All eyes followed her—cameras, crew, Seo-jun and Haley Roge too. On top of the wall. As Lily reached out one dainty paw, a quiet “Ooooh” could be heard. Then another step—“Oooooh!” Wilma had said the sound would be edited out later, so no one held back their admiration for Lily’s cuteness. Of course, they kept their voices low so as…
    • Superstar 833 Cover
      by Cristae “But,” One of the actors who had been laughing finally spoke up. “Aren’t they a bit… small to help us with acting?” It was true. The Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs—about the size of medium dogs—didn’t exactly inspire the presence or wild energy one might associate with a wolf. “There are real wolves too, but… honestly, I can’t tell if they’re dogs or wolves right now.” All eyes turned to the real wolf wagging its tail happily under Seo-jun’s hand, and the three…
    • Superstar 835 Cover
      by Cristae To the quiet cheers of the crowd, Seo-jun opened his eyes. If the ears had been part of his actual body, he could’ve told whether they were moving or not. But no matter how much he focused, all he could feel was the headband pressing against his head. “Guess I’ll have to check with a mirror.” Continuing that slightly pitiful thought, Seo-jun looked into the mirror in his hand. The mechanical ears, shaped exactly like a wolf’s, drooped low. “Whoa!” As soon as Seo-jun gasped in…
    • Superstar 817 Cover
      by Cristae While people were still unsure about Seo-jun’s physical change… The plane carrying him soared over the Pacific and landed in Los Angeles, USA. “Welcome, Jun.” Amid the cheers of fans who had gathered upon hearing of his arrival, Seo-jun got into the car prepared by Kings Agency and headed straight to his residence in LA. ‘Ah, not a hotel. A house.’ Thinking of it as his second home brought him comfort. Hotels became familiar over time too, but this felt different. Seo-jun…
    • Superstar 837 Cover
      by Cristae The next day. Grace: Today’s your first shoot, right? < Yeah. I’m on the way now. In the backseat of the car heading to the first shoot of New Eclipse, Seo-jun leaned against the seat, texting with his friends. Grace and original author Laura Welton had returned to New York a few days after Seo-jun’s birthday. They had checked the set, locations, and cast, so there was no more need for them to stay. “Anything more would just get in the way.” That’s what Laura had said…
    • Superstar 838 Cover
      by Cristae “Cut! Okay!” The very first take of the very first shoot wrapped in one go. “We’ll move on to the bust shot!” While the bust and close-up shots still remained, the momentum was high. The New Age production staff, observing from a distance, silently applauded at the scene that looked like it had come straight out of the novel Eclipse. ‘The writer should’ve seen this!’ Seo-jun Lee’s suspicious and unsettling aura was flawless, and Hailey Lodge’s startled reaction and…
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      by Cristae When Seo-jun met the cat’s eyes, he gave a gentle smile and took a small step back from the cage. Hailey Lodge, who had once declared, “I like both dogs and cats, but if I had to choose—definitely cats!” mirrored Seo-jun’s cautious movement, her face slightly flushed. They both knew just how sensitive cats could be. “Alright, please open them.” After confirming that the meeting room door was securely shut, Director Wilma gave the signal. The three handlers unlocked the…
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      by Cristae “Okay! Cut!” Morning filming wrapped, and after lunch, preparations began for the next shoot. Seo-jun arrived on set for his afternoon scene. “Welcome, Jun.” “Hello.” As Seo-jun greeted the staff, a soft meow made him look down. A black cat stood at his feet. “So it’s Bella today. Hello, Bella.” Meow— Seo-jun scooped her up, gently cradling the feline who had worked hard all morning. He also exchanged greetings with her handler. ‘Jack was here…
    • Chapter 2: The Most Terrifying Part of the Game is Just the Rookie Village (Part Two) Cover
      by Cristae The lights in the main hall were on, their glow stark white, perfectly matching the atmosphere of a hospital horror film. Shen Lian stopped crying and carefully examined the people in the main hall. Including himself, there were twelve individuals in total. The burly man holding a fire axe appeared extremely menacing; no one dared to approach him. A woman dressed in professional attire sat in a chair. Shen Lian noticed she was barefoot—she must have removed her high-heeled shoes. Nearby,…
      BL/Yuri • Contemporary • Horror • beginner village • horror game • suicidal thoughts • Shen Lian
    • Chapter 3: The Most Terrifying Part of the Game is Just the Rookie Village (Part Three) Cover
      by Cristae Shen Lian recalled his previous suicide attempts. They were all very artsy. He looked at the saw in his hand. Very violent. Slowly, he brought it up to his neck. Something from the neighboring morgue knocked on the door. "Wow." My life isn't meant to end yet, he thought, removing the saw. Alright, he feared this thing in his hand. Too violent, too direct. Just like jumping off a building or lying down on railway tracks—blood-soaked methods. Depression was when one's soul…
      BL/Yuri • Contemporary • Horror • depressed patient • electric saw • ghost • morgue • Shen Lian • Zheng Qing
    • Chapter 5: The Scariest Part of the Game is Just the Rookie Village (Part Five) Cover
      by Cristae Wang Xiaoyan and Feng You were utterly exhausted. Throughout their journey, they had suffered from the depletion of physical strength and mental stress. Upon locking the door shut, they immediately sat down on the floor without a word to each other. Neither could have imagined that merely coming for a medical checkup would plunge them into such an unpredictable predicament. "Feng You, I'm scared," Wang Xiaoyan murmured softly. Feng You silently embraced her. This embrace was very warm; Wang…
      BL/Yuri • Contemporary • Horror • depressed patient • ghost • murder • Feng You • Shen Lian • Wang Xiaoyan • Zheng Qing
    • Chapter 4: The Scariest Part of the Game is Just the Rookie Village (Part Four) Cover
      by Cristae Shen Lian didn't know how much time had passed; it might have been several minutes, or perhaps longer. At least when he was awakened by that eerie sound, he could still maintain consciousness. The noise sounded like someone had amplified the decibel level of opening and closing drawers many times over. He saw a human face. A face with unfocused pupils, sallow complexion, and skin that had lost its elasticity. Instinctively, Shen Lian adjusted his posture slightly, swinging the saw horizontally…
      BL/Yuri • Contemporary • Horror • depressed patient • suicidal thoughts • zombies • Feng You • Shen Lian • Wang Xiaoyan
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