Story Notes

Author's Note

Dear Reader,

Thank you for picking up Eclipsed. This story is more than just words on a page-it’s a journey of love, loss, and the unbreakable ties that bind us. As you turn each page, I hope you feel every emotion, every whispered promise, and every heartbeat as if it were your own.

Writing this book has been a labor of passion, and sharing it with you is an honor. Whether you’re here for the romance, the heartbreak, or the moments that take your breath away, I hope Eclipsed leaves an imprint on your soul.

Welcome to a world where love defies time.

With all my heart,

Kavish

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Summary

Mira Hwang and Namjoon Kim never expected their worlds to collide, but fate had other plans. Some loves are like the sun-blinding, warm, eternal. Others, like the moon-distant, untouchable, yet always there. But what happens when love is caught between the two? When light and shadow collide, leaving behind something unforgettable? In a city where history whispers through ancient walls, two souls find each other-drawn together by fate, bound by something neither can name. From fleeting glances in quiet libraries to stolen moments beneath starlit skies, their love grows-a force too powerful to ignore. But even the brightest stars are eclipsed. And some stories are written in the space between light and darkness. This is one of them. A story of love that defies all odds, of finding light in the darkest moments, and of a bond so deep that even time itself struggles to break it. Because some loves are meant to last a lifetime-and beyond. ______________ All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher. The name of the characters doesn't belong to me.

Characters

Main characters

Namjoon Kim

Age: 24 (at the beginning of the story)

Occupation: Former IT graduate; pursuing Museum & History Studies

Personality: Intelligent, fiercely loyal, protective, deeply romantic

Appearance: Tall, broad-shouldered, with deep, expressive eyes that hold the weight of his emotions. Always well-dressed, whether in casual sweaters or sharp suits. His hands, strong yet gentle, hold the warmth of his love.

Background:

Born into wealth and prestige, Namjoon grew up under the shadow of high expectations. His father, a renowned publishing mogul, and his mother, a luxury fashion designer, had meticulously mapped out his future.

Originally set to follow in tech, he defied family expectations to pursue his true love-history and museums.

An absolute perfectionist-but only when it comes to things (and people) that matter.

Devoted beyond words-the kind of man who memorizes every detail of the woman he loves, from the way she tucks her hair behind her ear to how her eyes flicker when she’s about to argue.

Fiercely protective-when Mira’s life spirals, he fights for her like she’s his own heartbeat.

A lover of slow, deep moments-he would rather spend an eternity admiring her than rushing through anything.

Torn between duty to his family and his love for Mira.

Doesn’t believe in giving up. If there’s even a sliver of hope, he will fight for it.

Emotionally intense. His anger, his love, his sorrow-he feels it all deeply.

Loyal to a fault. If he loves you, he’ll move mountains for you.

Mira Hwang

Age: 23 (at the beginning of the story)

Occupation: PhD student in History; later a professor at SNU

Personality: Passionate, determined, independent, emotionally complex

Appearance: Slender but strong, with deep brown eyes that hold endless stories. She carries an air of quiet resilience, beauty that isn’t just seen but felt. Her presence lingers like a poem-soft, yet powerful.

Background

:Orphaned at eight after losing her parents in a car crash. Raised by her halmeoni (grandmother), who worked tirelessly to give her a good life.

Struggled financially, working hard to earn her education, never taking anything for granted.

Grew up dreaming about history, longing to preserve the past because it gave her a sense of permanence in a world that kept taking things away from her.

Fear of being a burden. Even when she’s breaking, she pretends to be strong.

Doesn’t like asking for help-but Namjoon forces his way in, refusing to let her struggle alone.

Carries deep-seated trauma from her past but doesn’t let it define her.

Fiercely intelligent. Can debate history for hours but melts into softness when Namjoon looks at her the way only he can.

Side characters

Halmeoni

- ( Mira’s grandmother)

Jisung Kim

- (Namjoon’s father)

Eunjung Kim

- (Namjoon’s Mother)

Jieun Kim

- (Namjoon’s Younger Sister)

Haewon Min

- (Mira’s Dorm Roommate & Friend)

Jisoo Park

- (Namjoon’s Dorm Roommate & Friend)

Seojun Lee

- ( Mira’s Friend)

Minhyuk Jung

- ( Mira’s Friend)

Yura Choi

-( Namjoon’s Childhood Crush)

Choi Minho

- (About him, the story itself can tell)