The genius photographer known only as “Spacey” has never once revealed her face, yet every photograph she releases shakes the entire world. Influencer Kang Inyoung, often involved in scandals due to his promiscuous lifestyle, has secretly been a genuine fan of Spacey for years. One-night stands are a regular habit for Inyoung. and during his current cruise trip, he once again ends up spending the night with a woman he just met. He thought it would be nothing more than another fleeting encounter… until he realizes that his one-night stand was none other than the “Spacey.” --- Extra Tags #ShortSeries
A newly appointed site supervisor treats the female heavy-equipment operator with peculiar hostility. The workers on site can clearly see what he is trying to do, and instead of siding with him, they defend the operator. In truth, she is a seasoned veteran with years of experience, highly respected by the workers and regarded as the real authority on site. Trying to earn their approval only gets the supervisor publicly shamed, which fuels his frustration and bruised pride. Humiliated, he becomes increasingly determined to drive her out. One night, when everyone leaves for a team dinner, he seizes the moment to corner her while they are alone. He pushes her against the wall and escalates into non-consensual physical contact, crossing a line he can never uncross. He believes he has regained control of the situation by force. Yet at the very moment he thinks he has “won,” the supervisor realizes something is terribly wrong… --- Extra tags #ShortSeries +
Oh my god! My air conditioner broke down, and in the middle of summer! And in front of her, drenched in sweat, appeared… her son’s friend?!
“I said… what if I take her place tonight?” Hearing the bold words from Hong Na-bin—whom he had always thought of as just a “tiny girl”—Kang Tae-ho was left speechless. It was a clear provocation. What was she thinking, standing so close, barely a handful in size? Still, she didn’t seem like the type to say something so reckless. “Stop talking nonsense and go home. Eat dinner.” He waved his hand dismissively, but instead, she took a step closer. “President, do you… not see me as a woman?”
Her brother's friends (Jiseok, Taesu) playfully try to hypnotize the female protagonist (Kwon Eunji). "Kwon Eunji, from now on, you're hypnotized. You won't be able to think anything." The protagonist finds it absurd but pretends to be hypnotized, wanting to tease them back... "What, is this real?" Jiseok and Taesu's eyes change, and the prank gradually begins to cross the line. "'Kwon Eunji, from now on, if our bodies touch, you will feel a pleasant pleasure.'"
Part of the Scheming Anthology series, Indifferent Allure follows two characters caught in a complicated relationship full of tension, misunderstandings, and unspoken attraction. A late-night encounter blurs the line between desire and emotion, leading them to confront their true feelings and the consequences of their choices.
An unlucky child. From the very beginning of her memories, life had always been harsh, and the start of her twenties began with bankruptcy. “Sign it. This is for you to buy some snacks.” A man who reached out to Nagyeom, trapped in the pit of debt, claiming to be her salvation. “I get that you’re excited now that life’s gotten better, but you still have to be careful, kid.” “……” “Listen while I’m being nice. Otherwise, you’ll be in big trouble.” It’s strange. The man with a dazzling smile blooming like a flower is nothing but beautiful—yet her instincts scream. Run. That man is dangerous. And yet, the man gently, and cunningly, slips into Nagyeom’s vulnerabilities. A beautiful person. A frightening person. And still… a good person. “Now Nagyeom will be thinking only about me again, right?” “……” “It’s okay. I think about you even more.” Nagyeom wants to know. What does this man want to do with her, and why is she so afraid of him? +
“I really can’t hold back anymore.” With those words, a pair of hot, alcohol-scented lips suddenly claimed mine— before I could even gather my thoughts, my dazed lips were swallowed up. ‘Uh, this is a little…’ …No, this is completely wrong! Sasha finds herself possessed inside a romance-fantasy novel where the main plot revolves around the power struggles between nobles and royals. But the moment that story becomes her reality— the genre changes entirely. It was supposed to be a wholesome, all-ages story, one where the protagonists didn’t even share their first kiss until around chapter 100... “…Why does it feel like the genre here is way too different?” ---- Extra Tags #ShortStory #SweetRomance #VirileMaleLead #PowerDynamics #UnrequitedLove #DirtyTalk
“...Yes, I understand. I will warm my brother-in-law’s bed.” “……!” “I don’t care if I become a concubine or a maid serving him at night.” On her wedding night, her husband collapsed onto her stomach with a thud. He had been thrusting madly, but before even half an hour had passed in the bridal chamber, he stopped breathing — dying just like the rumors said, from overexertion in bed. After that night, her mother-in-law forced her daily to take her own life, and she endured endless torment. Then one day, her late husband’s older brother, Jaegyeom, appeared before her like a ray of light. If only she could escape this suffocating life in Joseon — she would do anything to break free from this wretched world.
A rural factory faces a new outbreak of the "Dumfluenza" virus, and for Daeho, this could be his chance to get back to his arrogant boss lady.
A curious romance between a man who can hear lies and a woman who can only speak the truth ? 1940s, an era of chaos. A man, driven solely by his deep love for his wife, built a beautiful mansion called Yongchunhwa on a remote island. As time passed, the tragic story of the couple tied to the mansion was forgotten. Now, through a mysterious “caretaker,” the mansion operates as a private inn. Following the lingering souls of the couple, the caretaker begins inviting those who must fall in love to the mansion… “Welcome to Yongchunhwa — a secret mansion that will awaken your boundless imagination. Here, every kind of love is possible. Love freely, indulge deeply, as long as the mansion permits.” A luxurious mansion. Various people who visit for their own reasons. Now begins a collection of sensual, women-centered stories painted by multiple authors. Third Short Story: “Love You Always” ‘Do Han-gyeol’ and ‘Lee Sarang’ win a free stay at Yongchunhwa Mansion through a university festival event. Though they meet for the first time, Sarang’s bold affection draws Han-gyeol in, and the two head to the mansion together. “I like you… I’ve liked you since the moment we met…!” There, Han-gyeol receives Sarang’s heartfelt confession. But he hides a secret — he can hear the lies of anyone he touches. Yet strangely, he can’t hear any lies from Sarang. Every word of her confession rings with sincerity. “That’s impossible… What is this woman’s true heart…?” +
I only ever learned about dating from books! I’m Jung Yi-kyung, who has lived an upright life, studying diligently for 21 years. Suddenly, I end up being chased by some thug… and somehow people are saying I slept with that thug?! An unavoidable—and seriously awkward—romance begins.