In the virtual reality RPG [The Frontier] , a player named Salt begins his journey as a beta tester. After completing a hidden quest, he makes a small wish to the God of Abundance, who emerges from the Well of Wishes.... more>>

“Please… don’t let the game end…!”

The moment the god nods in response, Salt is s**ked into an endless darkness—only to wake up on the day the open beta test begins.

But.

“I said I wanted to play longer… I didn’t ask to be trapped in here….”

Just as Salt struggles with their unwanted imprisonment, a strange player appears.

[‘[User] Zinon’ has entered.]

“Village chief, your husband is here.”

“……”

“My darling is as beautiful as ever today.”

“……”

“Did you miss me?”

A lunatic player named Zinon, who insists on calling himself Salt’s husband, visits him every day, rambling on as if talking to himself.

Then, one day, a glimmer of hope descends before him—

[Congratulations! You have met the conditions to unlock a hidden quest!]

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Tap—

“Darling. Your husband is here.”

“…….”

As Salt slowly lifts his head, their eyes meet. A devilish smile.

“You know, taking something back after giving it away is really cruel.”

“…….”

“But why did you abandon me twice? I almost lost you again. That pisses me off.”

“Uh, um….”

“You won’t ever do that again, right?”

Zinon tilts his head as he asks, closing the distance between them. His face is lit with a dazzling smile.

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Top: Woo Jinhon (Zinon)

Current Rank 1 Avenger, Guild Master of the Ranker Guild [Chain] . In reality? A first-year office worker who only shows up to work as a hobby before inheriting his father’s company—a true silver spoon.

Through a friend’s introduction, he starts playing a game and unexpectedly meets his ideal type of a thousand years. The fact that his crush has a male avatar? Completely irrelevant.

For the first time, Jinhon wonders if it’s time to leave his reckless life behind and settle down. The only problem? His soulmate is an NPC.

Hopelessly falling into an impossible love, will Jinhon be able to claim the one he desires?

Bottom: Moon Yiyoon (Salt)

The young village chief of Elche Village, now living his second life as an NPC.

On the day of his high school graduation, Yiyoon stops by a PC café alone and sees a recruitment ad for beta testers of the VR game [The Frontier] .

But the moment he becomes the first player to complete a hidden quest in the closed beta, he finds himself trapped in the game with no way out.

Determined to leave his past life behind and find peace in this new world, he tries to settle down… but peace is nowhere to be found. This world is too dull, and the universe refuses to leave him alone.

And now, he’s entangled with one very persistent man.

Can Yiyoon escape his relentless pursuer?

Read this if…

You’ve ever wondered what goes on in the minds of NPCs in your favorite fantasy games.

Relatable Quote:

“I said I wanted to play games forever, not get locked up in one.” <<less

Seo Jae-ha—someone who effortlessly charms everyone he meets and lives a life seemingly free of obstacles. One night on his way home, he stumbles across a stray dog and, unable to just leave it, decides to take it in.... more>>

But the next morning, what he finds lying beside him isn’t a dog— It’s a naked man…?!

“What are you?”

“Ju Hae-hyun.”

“No, I mean what are you?”

The man, Ju Hae-hyun, insists that he was the dog from the night before and that he’s a descendant of the mythical Haetae. When Jae-ha refuses to believe him, Hae-hyun transforms into a dog right before his eyes. He then proposes that they live together, promising to cleanse the strange aura clinging to Jae-ha.

To make things worse—or better—Hae-hyun even saves Jae-ha from drowning in the campus lake.

After a literal near-death experience, Jae-ha finds himself unable to completely believe… or dismiss what’s happening. And right in front of him, watching only him, is the “dog”—or rather, the Haetae descendant, Hae-hyun.

But there’s something odd about this guy. The way he clings, the strangely familiar affection, …Could it be? Does he… like me? …He does like me, doesn’t he?

Is Jae-ha right about his hunch? What exactly is in Hae-hyun’s heart…?

***

“Ju Hae-hyun, why are you so damn pushy?”

At those words, Hae-hyun flinched and turned to him, looking a little shocked.

“Why are you calling me Ju Hae-hyun?”

“…Isn’t that your name?”

Their words volleyed back and forth like ping-pong as Hae-hyun’s steps slowed. Now walking beside Jae-ha, he grumbled in protest.

“Why are you calling me by my full name? Don’t add the surname. Just call me by my first name.”

Was this guy a 21-year-old college student or an 11-year-old kid…? He had to know what kind of look Jae-ha was giving him, but he stood his ground.

“I don’t like it when people use my surname. Call me just by my name.”

The drama was real. Jae-ha stared at him and teased with a light jab.

“You don’t even listen, but now you’re giving orders?”

“I’ll listen well!”

That mouth sure didn’t quit.

“You think I don’t know you were moping around the house in dog form just to rebel?”

“That’s… Sunbae, seriously, don’t you think that was a bit much? How could you not once try to comfort me? I was literally curled up as a puppy!”

Suddenly, Hae-hyun unleashed a flood of complaints. They came pouring out so smoothly, Jae-ha almost thought he was listening to a home shopping host.

***

“Just break up already!”

The sudden shout echoed down the stairwell, making Jae-ha’s heart lurch. The voice, full of raw frustration, reverberated off the steps.

“If breaking up is the solution, just do it! Why can’t you do even that? You used to call them your perfect partner—now you’re taking it all back?”

Thump, thump. His heartbeat quickened. Everything blurred, and Jae-ha clenched his fists. He didn’t want to process what he was hearing—refused to.

“Whatever. Until you sort things out, don’t contact me. I’m not picking up.”

Jae-ha recognized it instantly—he could, because he’d heard it so often and paid so much attention. That firm tone was laced with a strange sort of clinginess. Just like the way Hae-hyun spoke to him.

“That’s not what I meant…”

Hae-hyun’s voice felt far away. Jae-ha’s eyes drifted into space as he stumbled backward, slowly at first, then faster—like he was fleeing—until he was speed-walking down the hallway. The sunlit corridor quickly fell silent, as though no one had ever been there.

“Just break up already!”

“You used to call them your perfect partner—now you’re taking it all back?”

Even after leaving the scene, the words kept ringing in his ears. It felt like he’d been punched in the chest.

There was nothing concrete to identify who the other person in the call was. But Jae-ha’s instincts whispered to him—screamed at him—it was option 1.

So all that time Hae-hyun hadn’t been contacting that girl… It wasn’t because Jae-ha had asked him to, or because he liked him.

“Until you sort things out, don’t contact me.”

Was it all just because of some fight with her?

After that, Jae-ha wandered aimlessly. His mind was blank, like it had been scorched black. Betrayal, sadness, resentment—a storm of emotions swirled violently inside his chest.

How— How could you? <<less

The protagonist of a war fantasy novel, Theo, competes with his rival and antagonist, Luke, for the position of Supreme Commander.... more>>

Having been reincarnated into Luke’s role, he struggles to fulfill his duties as the villain.

“It seems like principles as a soldier, the duties I should uphold, don’t matter to you at all.”

Even if misunderstood by Theo, Luke silently remained faithful to his role as the antagonist.

After completing all his duties, Luke successfully gave Theo his happy ending, cast aside his military uniform, and retired from the army.

Now, Luke planned to create his own future story without interference from anyone.

That was the plan, at least…

“Why go this far? I’m no longer a soldier, and if you really think about it, we were never on good terms anyway.”

To make matters worse, not only had he unexpectedly reunited with Theo, but now, Theo was persistently and seriously pressing him in a way he hadn’t imagined.

“I want to know you better.”

It was a completely incomprehensible statement, and it wasn’t even an appropriate answer to the question.

The protagonist came to the antagonist and suddenly asked for help, simply because they wanted to know him better? <<less

Jin Jeongeun, the number one hunter in the country, who has been living in hiding, pretending to be dead.... more>>

He receives a request from Heero, the current number one hunter he has secretly admired for a long time.

The request is to protect Dasol, the man Heero has a crush on.

Though his body is damaged from injuries and status effects sustained a year ago, Jeongeun accepts the request out of a desire to be with him.

“I will… help the guild leader with his unrequited love.”

After all, he has dedicated his life to the guild, only to end up as a discarded tool. If it’s for his long-time favorite, the great angel who descended to Earth in human form, the pinnacle of god’s creation, the water fairy Heero who captures both innocence and allure…

Discarded tool? What’s one more time, anyway? <<less

A man who, since childhood, had been handed business cards with the question of whether he ever thought of becoming an actor. ... more>>

Moon Chaehyuk.

Two years ago, in the rain, a man named Seungho, drenched and desperate, leapt into his arms, and in an unplanned twist of fate, they spent the night together.

When Chaehyuk woke up the next morning, the person who had been lying next to him was nowhere to be found.

All that remained was 30,000 won and... “this”?!

What on earth made him leave this behind?

Chaehyuk couldn't help but wonder, puzzled, frustrated, and intrigued. Soon, it was embedded in his memory.

Now, this mischievous man who came back looking for him, Chaehyuk finds himself unable to stop wondering what's going on inside his mind.

But this cheeky little puppy, who’s completely forgotten about him, feels uncomfortable and scared by the presence of the large, intimidating superior.

Two years ago?

What in the world happened back then?

***

“Seungho, do you... not like me?”

“Pardon?”

Moon Chaehyuk slowly turned the pages of the book he was holding and placed it on top of the pile of books Seungho had stacked.

As his sharp features tilted slightly, the defined line of his jaw became apparent.

The slight smile on his face didn’t seem angry, but there was something about him that made people feel strangely intimidated, like a thug coming to collect on a loan.

His height and build only added to the pressure.

Seungho found himself trailing off involuntarily.

“Sir, what do you mean by that...?”

“I was wondering if you threw that book because you didn't like me.”

“No, no, that's not it! Why would I... misunderstandings, that's all!”

Seungho hurriedly explained, not understanding why such an assumption was made.

Moon Chaehyuk lightly lifted the neatly stacked books and stood up.

Seungho quickly rose to help, but Chaehyuk casually dropped the pile of books onto the desk.

“If it wasn’t because you disliked me... then is it because you like me?” <<less

It had been roughly ten years since Sihyun found himself trapped in a martial arts game. He knew that once he completed the final quest, he would finally return to reality. Yet, the thought of that reward no longer brought him joy. However, the system, in its cruel way, gave him no time to say a proper goodbye to the precious child he had grown to cherish. Without mercy, it forcibly sent Sihyun back to reality.... more>>

Sihyun reassured himself that the child would be fine without him, and so he returned to the real world. But something felt off—everything had strangely changed during his absence. Sihyun found himself in utter confusion.

"No way... Has it been three years? And what is this? A gate?"

After enduring the hardships in the game world for ten years and leaving Taewoon behind, how could the world have ended up like this? But that wasn’t the worst of it.

"Master, I’ve missed you."

His disciple, a character who should have existed only in the game, stood before him, as real as ever. And not just a little different, but vastly changed.

***

Without hesitation, Sihyun ran toward Taewoon, pulling him into a tight embrace. His lips trembled as he bit down hard to keep himself steady. Taewoon, in turn, lifted the hands that had been hanging loosely at his sides, wrapped his strong arms around Sihyun, and buried his face in his master's neck.

Finally, he had him back.

"Taewoon! Is it really you? How is this even possible?!"

"Master, I don't know either. When I came to my senses, I was all alone...."

Sihyun’s eyes, now red and puffy, filled with shadowed sorrow as he gently wiped his tear-streaked face. How long had Taewoon been by himself?

"Master... I missed you so much.... Why did you leave me? If I did something wrong, please forgive me. Please… don’t abandon me."

The soft, hoarse voice struck Sihyun’s heart with an unbearable clarity, cutting into him like a sharp blade. His heart ached, a deep, searing pain that he could hardly bear. He couldn't bring himself to meet Taewoon’s gaze and hung his head low.

Taewoon’s expression barely changed, but his eyes brimmed with dark, unidentifiable emotions and agony. Slowly, tears began to roll down his cheeks, one after the other.

“No, don’t cry, Taewoon. I— I didn’t leave you because I wanted to! Haa… I’m so sorry. I truly am.”

“…Then, you won’t leave me again, will you?”

“Of course not!”

Guilt surged through Sihyun like a tidal wave, each wave piling on top of the last. He vowed then and there, tightening his fist, that he would protect Taewoon to the very end. <<less

At the age of 30, S-class guide Park Hyunsoo, who belonged to Team D, closed his eyes for the last time. ... more>>

After escaping the exhaustion of his former life, he thought he could finally rest comfortably, only to find himself suddenly possessed by the body of the rookie guide Lee Jaehee.

‘No matter how I think about it, this is just like something out of a novel or webtoon, isn’t it?’

However, unlike the protagonists in those creative works who easily accept possession and shamelessly mimic others, he has no intention of living like that. The only thing left to do now is:

“...Actually, I’m not Lee Jaehee but the ghost of Park Hyunsoo who recently died.”

All he has to do is exorcise himself!

“The reason I gathered you all here so suddenly is not because of...”

As the man hesitated, Minchan’s brow furrowed deeply.

“What do you mean, ‘not because of’? Why are you stammering?”

Minchan snapped, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere in the meeting room. The delicate-looking man, who had been silently observing the situation, let out a deep sigh and mumbled in a low voice.

“Chan-ah.”

The unexpected use of his nickname made Jung Minchan frown. The only person who could address him so familiarly had recently passed away.

“What the hell?”

“What kind of language is that in front of adults?”

“…What did you say?”

“I told you to be polite to adults. Did you really act like this when I wasn’t around?”

“You... what the hell are you doing?”

In response to that question, the young man—no, Park Hyunsoo—grimaced.

“Your Hyung. You little shit.” <<less

I possessed a sub-male character in an Internet novel I only read eight pages of.... more>>

He was also the main female character’s childhood friend, the sub-main character.

I didn’t think it would matter anyway. I was going to live quietly without being involved with the main characters until I could return to the original world…

“Welcome to Mirgun Training School, the best school!”

The more you try to avoid, the more you get involved with the Four Great Heavenly Kings.

On top of that, this was a world of a novel where supernatural powers exist.

…Somehow, it seems the genre of this Internet novel I knew has changed. <<less

Sihyeon, possessed by the body of ‘Abnael’, a terminally ill supporting male character in a romance fantasy novel. He receives a revelation from God that he can return home if he completes Abnael’s mission. If it’s the mission of someone with an incurable disease and limited time, isn’t it just dying? He could endure even death if it meant returning home.... more>>

But then…

“You’re awake! Butler, Young Master Abnael has woken up!”

“This is crazy…”

Right after death, when he thought it was finally over, he regressed to the moment of his initial possession!

To make matters worse, this regression seems to be because of Calyx, the main male character of the novel…

“Why……”

“You don’t look well.”

The question of why he did such a thing was swallowed up by Calyx’s next words. Abnael unconsciously furrowed his brow at the strange sense of discomfort.

Something is going terribly wrong. An ominous intuition that he might be misunderstanding something flashed through his mind.

Abnael reflexively raised his gaze. It was to read something from the face of the main male character who was suddenly acting strangely. However, the moment he looked into those coldly frozen eyes, he finally realized.

“Why, did you suddenly feel unwell? Is that why you wanted to lock yourself up at home without anyone knowing?”

The fact that Calyx Leopold von Bayern was angry.

…And the fact that this guy seems to be the cause of the regression. <<less

In the grand duchy, the young noble Hailen uncovers a shocking truth at the age of ten: he was switched at birth with the maid's child. This revelation fuels his hatred for Gairlont, a prodigy who seems to embody the true heir. Desperate to protect the secret and eliminate Gailront, Hailen's plans backfire, leading to his own downfall. ... more>>

Facing death, he acknowledges his deep-seated inferiority complex, only to awaken back when he was ten. Resolved to not obsess over Gailront or the heir's title, Hailen decides to start anew.

However, Gailront's unexpected declaration changes everything. 'I don't covet that position. What I want... is you,' he says, offering Hailen his rightful place in exchange for staying by his side. <<less

“I fell asleep while playing an adult game recommended to me by a friend, who said, ‘It’s really addictive.’ When I opened my eyes again, I was in another world…?!... more>>

In the 19-rated adult romance simulation game ‘Break the Daffodil,’ I, who took on the role of ‘Del Narcissus,’ the protagonist with the most beautiful body in the empire, I find myself in a struggle to captivate and tame five men.

However…

[Favorability +1!]

[Favorability +3!]

[Favorability +5!]

Is affection supposed to increase like this?!

“Just hold hands and sleep… I said. Why on earth…”

“We’ll keep holding hands.”

I have to somehow preserve my precious innocence from these crazy guys who keep chasing me, no matter how much I try to escape!

But… is it possible?

***

“Hey, Del Narcissus. Do you know you’re the most entertaining among all the prisoners we’ve had so far?”

I don’t know.

Swiftly scratching my head, Khan grinned coolly, making sure the intense chill in his gaze was visible. He got up from his seat and came to stand in front of me, turning the table around me.

“How about having the rest of the meal in your room? I really want to go to my freezing room right now.”

“My mother told me to eat at the dining table.”

“You’ve had good manners education. But anyway, you’re a prisoner now, and I’m the master of this icy prison. Whose words do you think you should listen to?”

As he said that, he effortlessly lifted my chin. My body rose so easily, as if it were weightless. Perhaps surprised by my sudden rise, the maid standing beside me exclaimed, “Oh my!” and stepped back.

I sensed it in that moment. This must be the ‘Lucky Seducer’ event.

Sure enough, as the maid, who stumbled and fell while backpedaling, kicked my chair with her foot, the chair hit the back of my knees. At the same time, my knees bent forward, and my body toppled forward. Khan, taken aback, released my chin, and I…

“Ugh!”

Ended up with my face in Khan Alexis’s c*otch.

[Due to the ‘Lucky Seducer’ event, Khan Alexis’s affection has increased by +5!]
Damn it… I don’t need this kind of event…” <<less

For some reason, twenty-year-old Hahyun, who has given up on dancing, is asked by his uncle, a broadcast station PD, to participate as a substitute in the idol debut program ‘SurvivalID’. He thought he would be easily eliminated due to the condition of participating in the full-edited program, but the reaction is surprisingly intense. With a single profile picture that turned the internet upside down, Hahyun, who raised his name in the debut rights rankings, gets closer to debuting against his will.... more>>

After much consideration, Hahyun, who decided to take the program seriously and gave up on dropping out, eventually makes his debut. He expected it wouldn’t be smooth sailing, but…

“Can’t I do what I love, though?”

Right after his debut, he is confessed to by a member who became part of the same group. <<less

A train trip taken to escape reality.... more>>

“Is this a dream…?”

The moment he came to his senses, it seemed he had somehow entered the fantasy novel he was reading just moments ago. What’s more, he possessed the body of an extra who wasn’t even mentioned by name in the original work!

‘Does this make any sense?!’

Before the man could properly gather his wits, the original story had already begun. The man, now “Nathan Nover,” strives to survive the original story’s events that will unfold in 3 years and tries to establish a connection with the original protagonist…

***

“What are you doing there?”

Fortunately, it wasn’t backlit. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have quickly noticed who the boy standing in front of him was.

Golden hair that seemed to have been melted from pure gold sparkled even in the dreary weather. The refreshing eyes were slightly furrowed in puzzlement, and the blue eyes resembling the summer sky stared directly at Nathan.

At that moment, a tremendous shock struck his mind. Nathan unwittingly exclaimed. Ah, his instincts whispered.

This person was Azar. Azar Erasmus.

The boy before his eyes truly looked exactly as Nathan had imagined while reading. That’s why he recognized him at a glance. He couldn’t even dare to imagine the protagonist looking any other way. <<less

Kang Ji Geon, while hiding his feelings for Shin Woo Seo, who has a crush on his younger brother, a ring appears, and the emotions he has been holding back are exploding. He approaches Shin Woo Seo to make full use of his resemblance to his younger brother, and he begins a ploy to tie up Shin Woo Seo step by step.... more>>

Shin Woo Seo has been in unrequited love for his friend Kang Ji Seok for 5 years. As soon as he learns that he has a ring connected to Kang Ji Seok’s older brother, Kang Ji Geon, he desperately tries to hide it in fear that Kang Ji Seok will keep away from him for this reason. He has been struggling with unrequited love for a long time that won’t be reciprocated, but Kang Ji Geon, who has been digging into a corner of his heart, begins to push into Kang Ji Seok’s place. <<less

“Choi Sunwoo. Are you good at kissing?”... more>>

Choi Sun-woo quietly looks at him in response to his gentle question. He looked to see if he was drunk, but there was no sign of drunkenness at all, so he looked suspicious.

“Are you curious?”

“Yes.”

“Why are you curious about that?”

Choi Sun-woo answered his question very calmly. The body, disconnected from its brain, folded its eyes finely and smiled at Choi Sun-woo.

“I was thinking about kissing you.”

Honestly, I thought about it. Whenever I saw Yoo Ha-jin floundering after falling in love with Choi Sun-woo in the webtoon, I wondered how good Choi Sun-woo was. I wondered if Yoo Ha-jin, who had been very temperamental throughout the kiss, was real or not.

But that didn’t mean I had to ask the parties myself to confirm.

“Why are you thinking about that?”

“It’s my taste. It’s you.”

No, no, no. It’s not my taste, but Yoo Ha-jin’s taste.

If Yoo Ha-jin’s evil spirit is possessed by me right now, I hope he will leave only the best part of his brain behind. However, when you see him smiling, there’s no way he’s Yoo Ha-jin. That b*stard had an illness that he couldn’t smile. So now, this was my subconscious murmur.

“Really? You have a unique taste.”

“I want to kiss you.”

“Now?”

“Yeah. I want to try it. Can’t I?" <<less

Day by day, a person who used to be mine is stuck in my mind.
I needed him to forget about ‘that person’.
Kang Sehyeon, that madman.... more>>

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Kang Sehyeon. Same age as me. Cold and silent. Close to only a few. Doesn’t make new friends. I heard he was fussy, but he seems to treat me differently.

"Give me your number. I’ll call you."

Kang Sehyeon handed his phone to me, whom he had just met. Let alone being friends, we’re not even acquainted.

I thought he said that out of courtesy. I didn’t think he would call me the very next day. I also didn’t expect that he would keep going.

On top of that, he would suddenly come to find me wherever I was.

“Until when will you be here?”
“I don’t know. I still have to work two or three more hours.”
“Move somewhere else, then.”
“To where?”
“My house.”

His unpredictable words and behavior.

What on earth is he thinking?

Why is he, who’s edgy towards others, being good to me?

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Kang Sehyeon – A cold and unfriendly personality; went to study abroad to escape from his strict family; meets Seongha through his friends. He grows curious about Seongha because he seems different from the rest.

Kwon Seongha – A nice and bright personality; more cautious than anyone when it comes to love; moves to Chicago after being hurt by his stepbrother; meets Sehyeon afterward. He can’t resist Sehyeon who keeps barging into his life. <<less