Author's Note and Blurb
This story is a work of fiction and is not intended to reflect or accurately depict Korean history or culture. While the narrative draws inspiration from traditional Korean aesthetics, such as clothing, architecture, and names, it is purely a product of my imagination and is set in a fictional world.
I have made every effort to approach these elements with respect and care. However, please note that any historical or cultural inaccuracies are unintentional and a result of creative liberties taken for the story.
Thank you for joining me on this journey through a fantastical world inspired by Korean aesthetics, and I hope you enjoy the tale!
BLURB:
In the kingdom of Daecheon, the royal family reigns supreme, their power unchallenged for over six centuries. Prosperity and strength define their rule, but beneath the gilded surface lies a chilling secret: the royal family are blood drinkers, their immortality and invincibility sustained by an ancient pact shrouded in mystery.
Han Seorin, a modest maid of noble lineage, has served Queen Yun Eunyeong for a year, believing her life to be one of quiet duty. But when the queen shocks the entire court by claiming Seorin as her first and only concubine, everything changes. The palace is abuzz with scandal, whispers of forbidden desires and ulterior motives growing louder with each passing day.
Seorin’s new position draws her into the heart of the palace, where the shadows seem darker and the air heavier with secrets. The king, Go Myeongjin, watches her with predatory intensity, while the queen’s sharp gaze never leaves her, oscillating between suspicion and a strange, protective fervor. The only solace Seorin finds is in Choi Juwon, the royal guard whose quiet strength offers a fleeting sense of safety—though his station forbids any bond between them.
As Seorin adjusts to her new life, she begins to uncover unsettling truths: mysterious disappearances among the palace staff, whispers of rituals in hidden chambers, and the strange vitality of the royal family. Her discoveries plunge her into the heart of Daecheon’s darkest secrets, where loyalty is tested, and betrayal is deadly.
Caught in a web of deceit, forbidden desires, and her growing attachment to Juwon, Seorin must decide where her loyalties lie. Will she survive the treacherous games of the palace, or will she become a pawn in the biggest scandal Daecheon has ever known?
In a kingdom ruled by blood, power comes at a cost—and Seorin is about to pay the price.
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Updates will start officially from April 1st. Every Saturday and Sunday. The fall of Daecheon starts with a concubine. I hope you enjoy the story. Once again, this is born from my imagination.
