This prologue demonstrates Koogi's skill in creating atmosphere and suspense. The sudden violence and promise of captivity are shocking, immediately challenging the reader's expectations and setting the stage for a story that defies easy categorization.
Yoon Bum first noticed Oh Sangwoo in college, captivated by his popularity and aura of effortless kindness. This fascination was cemented during their shared mandatory military service, when Sangwoo supposedly protected Bum from a sexual assault by fellow officers, further distorting Bum's perception of him as a savior and ideal partner. This fabricated idolization drives Bum to search for physical evidence of their connection, leading him to break into Sangwoo's home. killing stalking chapter 1 top
Chapter 1 opens with , a socially isolated and mentally ill young man, breaking into the home of his longtime crush, Sangwoo. Bum has been stealing into Sangwoo’s house for a while—using a hidden key, smelling his clothes, and sleeping in his bed. This fascination was cemented during their shared mandatory
: Bum manages to guess Sangwoo's door code and breaks into his home, hoping to find a connection to his idol. Bum has been stealing into Sangwoo’s house for