Fate
In the city, there resided two brothers, Owen and Leo. Owen, the elder, was a prosperous novelist, whereas Leo, the younger sibling, grappled with finding his life's purpose. Owen fiercely guarded Leo and despite their disparities, they held a formidable bond.
Owen's latest novel, LOVE, has been creating a buzz in the literary world. It tells the heart-wrenching tale of two best friends, Ray and Ben, who have been inseparable since childhood. They have been each other's confidants, and their love for each other is pure and unconditional. Despite coming from poor families, they lived a happy life until the shocking news of their family's accidents reached them. Little did they know, it was not just an accident; something sinister was waiting for them.
Ray has been kidnapped by some wealthy individuals, and Ben is the only person capable of rescuing him. Ben and their friends are diligently searching for Ray, and they have discovered that Ben and Ray's father were involved in an accident while protecting an old monk. This monk possesses knowledge of the secret behind the magic stone and is concealing it from the Caddel's people.
Ben and his friends were caught by the guards. Despite their attempts to fight back, one of the bodyguards shot Ben in the head. This devastating scene left Ray heartbroken. In a tragic twist of events, both Ray and Ben were killed by the guards. The novel concluded with a heart-wrenching and tragic scene that brought tears to the readers' eyes.
Leo, an avid reader of his brother's work, was deeply disturbed by the tragic ending of LOVE. He couldn't comprehend why Owen had opted for such an ending for the two characters. Leo appreciated the strong bond between the characters and felt that the tragic ending didn't align with their relationship as friends with brotherly bonding. When Leo expressed his concerns to Owen, his brother dismissed them, asserting that it was his story to tell and that he had a clear vision for it.
Leo couldn't ignore the persistent feeling that something was amiss. He began to scrutinize Owen's writing process, while Owen remained convinced that melancholic tales were more appealing to readers than lovely ones.
After feeling betrayed, Leo took matters into his own hands. He sneaked into Owen's study room around 11 o'clock and made some changes to the ending of LOVE. He crafted a new, hopeful and happy ending for Ray and Ben, adding a scene where Ben meets a guy named Mark (Leo) after Ray's kidnapping. As he finished typing the sentence, a light shone through the computer, and Leo disappeared from the room.
And after some time
Owen arrives home with a delightful selection of snacks for the both of them.
Owen attempted to contact Leo, but received no response. He was eager to inform Leo that he would be writing for the next season and ensuring that justice is served. After finding Leo's room empty, Owen returned to his own room. He brought along some snacks and left some for Leo before leaving.
It was late at night when Owen started to worry about Leo's absence. Leo was not home, so Owen called his friend's number and heard the phone ringing from Leo's study room. Upon entering the study room, Owen found Leo's phone on the table with the computer on. It became apparent that Leo had tried to change the novel. After reading the changes in the novel, Owen shut down the computer and headed to his room. On the way, he tried calling Leo's friends but had no luck finding him. Despite feeling uneasy, Owen decided to wait until morning to address the situation.
In the novel
Ben was visibly torn up about his friend and seemed lost in his emotions. Despite his expressionless face, it was apparent that he was deeply saddened and struggling to contain his emotions. His gaze at the river spoke volumes, reflecting the tragic state of Ben's life.
As he was deep in thought, he was abruptly distracted by a sound. With his phone's flashlight, he ventured over to investigate. To his shock, he discovered a man who had fallen from the bridge. Approaching the scene, he inquired about the man's well-being, but the man was unresponsive. Without delay, he transported the man to safety on his bike and provided him with water.
Leo experiences a sudden fall, screaming in pain as he sustains minor injuries. As he looks around, someone approaches him with a flashlight, leaving him bewildered. He realizes that he had been typing a story, but now finds himself in an unfamiliar place. A boy named Ben appears and offers assistance, but Leo is unable to shake the feeling that this is all a dream or some inexplicable turn of events. Despite Ben's repeated inquiries about his well-being, Leo remains unresponsive.
In the real world
At 4 am, Owen abruptly woke up from sleep. He checked the house, knowing Leo wouldn't be there. Owen promptly called his high school friend, who assured him of arriving by 7. Feeling uneasy, Owen headed to his study, unsettled by Leo's unusual behavior. After a shower, he prepared breakfast for himself and his friend.
Leo is in the novel world,
(Leo observed the scene and noticed a man with a face strikingly similar to the one described in the novel, in a location matching the book's description.)
Mark, the character, finds himself in a new world and must act decisively. Despite his familiarity with everything, he must ensure that he doesn't fall victim to the antagonists and thereby alter his fate.
Leo told Ben about his name. Ben inquired why he jumped from the bridge. Leo fabricated a story, claiming he accidentally slipped from the bridge while talking on the phone. Leo checked his phone and found saved numbers such as secretary, mom, Minni, Joe... Ben then asked Mark (Leo) if he need a ride, and Leo saw this as a chance to get closer to Ben, so he agreed to go with him.
As Leo sat on the bike, he bombarded Ben with questions. "What are you doing out by the river so late at night? You look tense. What's wrong? Can I help?" Despite Leo's questions, Ben remained tight-lipped and did not answer.
Upon arrival at the marks room, Mark promptly dismounted from the bike and asked Ben for his number. Ben, taken aback, questioned the need for his number, comparing Mark's talkativeness to that of a parrot. Mark explained that he was new to the city and was eager to make some friends. Ben, still confused, complied and gave Mark his number before leaving. Shortly thereafter, someone approached Leo and informed him that his mother was waiting for him. They then made their way to Leo's room.
When Owen's friend arrived in the real world, they went to Owen's study room. His friend Atom asked where he found Leo's phone, to which Owen pointed towards the table and his laptop. Owen expressed his frustration, being worried about his brother and confused about the situation, as Leo had tried to change the novel plots even though Owen had already uploaded the story.
Atom opens the laptop and discovers that the novel has been deleted from the plot where Leo changed. On the screen, a message reads "do you think you will save me," indicating that there are 159 hours left to complete the novel. This means that the novel must be completed by Monday night at 11 o'clock.
In the novel world, Leo retired to his room, finding that his mother had already asleep and before sleeping she prepared some food for Mark (Leo). After finishing his dinner, Leo headed to bed.
When he looked at the timer on the wall, it showed 159 hours remaining. Having already spent 5 hours in the novel, Leo anticipated returning to reality at 5 o'clock. Checking his phone, he confirmed it was Monday, reinforcing his belief that he would indeed return at 5 o'clock on Monday. He appeared pleased with this realization.
In the real world, Owen and his friend Atom discover the dire situation of the novel and his brother Leo. Feeling helpless, Atom assures Owen that he will support him and stand by his side.
Morning : "Someone called Leo to eat breakfast, so he woke up from the bed and went to freshen up himself."
While eating, his mother sternly told him that she was worried about him and that he needed to inform her immediately if anything happened to him.
"He is being reprimanded by her for arriving home late yesterday."
Leo must carefully observe every aspect of Mark's character and his family. He noticed that Mark's mother has a strong affection for him and they appear to be very close.
Mark informed his mother that he had gone for a walk and had made a new friend on the way back. His mother, expressing surprise, responded, "A friend? Well, that's good." Mark confidently asserted, "Yes, he is a really good person." His mother, inquisitive, questioned, "How can you judge so quickly whether someone is good or bad?" To which Mark promptly replied.
After a heartfelt conversation with his mother, Mark prepared to leave the house. His mother inquired about his plans, to which Mark casually mentioned going out with the same friend he had previously mentioned. She instructed him to return home promptly and to call if he would be late. Mark smiled and assured her that he would return soon before saying goodbye.
Mark was well aware of Ben's whereabouts and knew exactly where to find him. Upon seeing the waiting car, Mark declined to get in and instead instructed the driver to drop him off at a specific location, after which the driver could leave and be on call if needed. Mark provided the driver with the address of the graveyard, where memories of Ben and Ray were etched. It occurred to Mark that Ben might have gone to visit his parents.
Mark's prediction was correct; Ben arrived to meet his parents.
Mark called on his phone. Ben noticed an incoming call from an unknown number. When Ben answered the call, he heard "look at your left side." Ben looked to his left side and was surprised to see Mark. He quickly ended the call and asked, "What are you doing here?" Mark explained that he roams around the city to get to know it better.
"Ben asked an explanation for why he began his journey from the graveyard."
Mark murmured quietly, hoping to connect with him because he truly wanted to meet.What did you say? ben asked.
Hey, just a heads up. Are you available? I'm planning to meet with a highly knowledgeable monk who can help relieve the tension on your face. Mark mentioned it.
"I have some work, so you can go," Ben said.
Come with me. It's not far, and I only have you in this city. After this, I won't ask you for anything. Mark urged him.
For Ben, Mark's behavior may appear to be the same as Ray's.
After meeting the monk, you will not follow me, Ben stated, his tone carrying a hint of authority.
"Mark is leading him to the forest, not the temple."
Ben inquired whether Mark knows the correct path or if he is simply messing with him. Mark replied, "Just wait five minutes; we will be there."
As they approached the cave, they encountered someone already there who demanded to know who they were and what they were doing in that place.
"That individual seems fearful of encountering them. Mark assured them not to worry, stating, "We are here to meet the second monk. His name is Ben, his family name is Francis, and I am Mark Viotto."
That person told them he is there to take care of 2nd monk and he took them to where monk is.
Both of them demonstrated respect towards the second monk.
In the cave: "The worker informed the monk about them. The monk interrogated Ben about the whereabouts of his friend Ray and inquired about his well-being."
Ben got shocked,
(In Ben's mind: "How does he know about Ray? This question pops into his head.")
