Mature - Page 50

"For ten years, Hong Surim has been confined, hidden away by the powerful Baek family. Why? He’s suspected to be “Illishine”, a mythical figure said to bring either ruin or salvation to the clan. On his twentieth birthday, the mark of Illishain finally appears on Surim’s body, and his fate is sealed. He is dragged into the cold world of the Baek family, where he’s placed under the control of Baek Wookyeong, the aloof and calculating son of the family head. Surim, having endured years of isolation, has no illusions about love or trust—he plans to use Wookyeong to survive and gain some control over his life. But things don’t go as planned. Wookyeong, at first wary and indifferent, begins to feel drawn to Surim’s strange charm and hidden vulnerability. As the two navigate a maze of family politics, supernatural legacy, and growing attraction, their fates become more entangled than either of them expected. Is Surim truly the cursed savior of the Baek family—or just a pawn in a dangerous game of power and prophecy? In a world where nothing is as it seems, can love be more than just an illusion?

"""Mr. Esper, I told you already. I’m a B0-grade guide."" Lee Yeoni, a powerful dual-blood, has spent years hiding his striking looks and exceptional abilities while working in a quiet, rural town. But when circumstances force him to transfer to the capital, he finds himself entangled with Tae Hajin—an elite grade-S+ Esper with an intense, domineering presence. Sensing that Yeoni is hiding something, Hajin becomes determined to uncover the truth. Using every trick at his disposal, he digs deeper into Yeoni’s secrets, setting off a tense battle of wits and wills. Desperate to protect his identity, Yeoni resists Hajin’s pursuit—until he realizes he can turn the tables. If he must be exposed to danger, why not use Hajin as his shield? And so, he makes a bold decision…to become Hajin’s exclusive guide. A gripping story of hidden power, dangerous attraction, and the fine line between hunter and hunted."

Aaron Hunter’s got it all. Looks, talent, and he just won the award for best actor. He does have one issue though: trouble sleeping. The only thing that’ll get him to fall asleep is a certain song by a certain someone. And when they finally meet, this is Aaron’s chance to get him to write a new song. But will the mysterious singer accept this deal? And will past traumas become illuminated by their newfound relationship…?

"Nick Stockton, ex-mercenary and now head of a top security firm, has never once lost control—until he crosses paths with Owen Rose, the stunning CEO of Rose Biotech. The moment their eyes meet, Nick is hit with an overwhelming surge of pheromones. He knows instantly: Owen is his Omega. When terrorists launch a sudden attack on Owen, Nick steps in without hesitation. Grateful and intrigued, Owen invites Nick to his secluded estate. But Owen harbors a dark belief—that he’s a “monster Omega,” ever since a childhood incident where he injured his Alpha cousin. He’s spent his life in strict control… until Nick’s bold, relentless (and a bit reckless) pursuit shatters his defenses. As their bond deepens, Nick begins investigating the attack—and uncovers a chilling truth. This wasn’t just a strike against Rose Biotech. Someone is after Owen himself. And Nick will stop at nothing to protect what’s his."

"""Tae Seongjae... He’s the one who will take me back home."" One day, without warning, I woke up as Seo Seungwon, a character in a BL novel given to me by my younger sister. The aftermath of being transported into this world is brutal—I’m plagued with relentless nosebleeds, bouts of coughing up blood, and unimaginable pain. I discover that staying calm lessens the torment, so I desperately try to empty my mind and maintain my composure. But as my original memories start slipping away day by day, I spiral into despair. Still, I refuse to lose hope. To escape this nightmare and return to reality, I set my sights on the novel’s ending. Following the story’s flow, I resolve to become Tae Seongjae’s lover, face abandonment, and eventually fake my own death—all to achieve my goal of going home. But when I meet Tae Seongjae earlier than expected, everything starts to veer off course."

Jeong Tae-se, a 26-year-old musical prodigy hailed as the “Second Beethoven,” is celebrated for his brilliant compositions and arrangements. But when a crippling creative slump threatens his career, he unexpectedly finds a new muse: Seol-ah, a mysterious woman he encounters during her attempt to end her life. Struck by the raw, haunting emotion she evokes, Tae-se becomes dangerously obsessed. Convinced that she holds the key to his artistic revival, he spirals deeper into a twisted fixation—blurring the lines between inspiration and possession.

Chae Yeon runs a quiet little pension on a remote island—but with her painfully shy personality, dealing with guests is more stress than success. Just as she’s contemplating closing up shop, an unexpected guest checks in: Baek Sanho, her high school classmate…and the guy she once rejected. Now all grown up and annoyingly charming, Sanho seems determined to turn up the heat—on the island and in Yeon’s heart. With old sparks beginning to flicker back to life, this getaway is about to get way too hot to handle.

To hide his “secret,” Alto only had cold, emotionless sex with Viviana even after marrying her. Viviana, who suffered greatly because of this and only gained experience through masturbation, ended up returning to the past. This time, she firmly decides that she will never marry Alto in this life. Unaware that Viviana has returned in time, Alto sees her acting more emotionally and thinks he needs to stop her. He promises that this time, he will try to have a proper sexual relationship with her…

For two blissful years, Soryung's world revolved around her husband—until he vanished without a trace. In her search for answers, she learns the heartbreaking truth that he was never hers to begin with. But she’s not about to let him slip away, even if he is a black ops agent with a hundred faces…

Radan should have lived a blessed life as a prince, but a dark curse doomed him to become a killer the moment he was born. And when his mission to assassinate the prince of an enemy nation goes awry, Radan finds himself at the mercy of his target, Crown Prince Leshak. Unaware of Radan’s true identity, Leshak shows him kindness instead of cruelty. Now that he's caught between his duty to his family and his blossoming feelings for Leshak, Radan must choose between being a lover or a killer...

Hyunjae Moon, a beta, has been in a loving relationship with alpha Shinhoo Lee for seven years. But all this changes when Shinhoo sacrifices himself to save Hyunjae from a terrible accident. When Shinhoo wakes up in the hospital, he doesn’t recognize Hyunjae or have any memories of their time together. All Shinhoo wants now is a man who can handle his intense desires, but does a beta have the stamina to keep up with him? With their relationship in shambles, how can Hyunjae win Shinhoo back?

When Cha Yoonwoo intentionally gets arrested in order to smuggle drugs into prison, the last thing he expects to find out during intake is that he's pregnant. With no other option, he requests a meeting with Nam Soohyeon, the manipulative prosecutor who knotted him. But Yoonwoo's incarceration takes a surprising turn when none other than the man who put him up to this whole thing shows up in handcuffs. Just how will Yoonwoo make it through his sentence with such an unlikely cast of inmates, no alpha by his side, and a baby on the way?