Chapter 1

Jungkook: Sujin, after being in a coma for so many years… how did you suddenly wake up today? Is it a miracle?

Sujin: Not a miracle, hyung… trauma. (Tears started falling from her eyes.) This man tortured me so much… that even after so many years, as soon as I heard his voice in my ears, maybe because of that fear… I woke up from the coma.

(After hearing Sujin’s words, not only Jungkook but the whole family looked very angry. Their faces turned serious, and their eyes were filled with fire. Then Yn looked at Sujin and said.)

Yn: Eonni… now it’s your turn. You also torture him so much… that whether he stays in jail or in an asylum, he can never come out of this trauma… and not even for a single moment live in peace.

Jungkook: Yes Sujin.

Sujin: No, I'm not like them. I can never do something like that to anyone. I'm a human, not an animal like these people. (Innocently, there was innocence in her eyes, but a storm of pain in her heart.)

Sofi: Yn is right, eonni. Sometimes, to teach animals like them a lesson, we have to become animals too. You suffered their torture, but did you ever think… will they ever feel the pain you went through? Will they ever understand what you had to face? They should also feel that pain, so next time even the thought of such things should shake their soul.

All family members: Absolutely right. (On everyone’s face, there was a mix of anger and support.)

Mr. Jeon: You’re my daughter, so act like the child of a lion. Kindness is a good thing, but when needed, learn to become bad too. Otherwise, this world crushes good people and moves on. (There was both pain and a father’s pride in his voice.)

(Hearing Mr. Jeon’s words, Jungkook and Siwoo looked at each other and smiled proudly, like their hearts were filled with happiness. The rest of the family members were shocked by Mr. Jeon’s words, it was the first time they saw such a strict side of him.)

Sujin: Okay… but how do I torture them? I mean, what should I do? (There was confusion in her words, but the same innocence still on her face, like someone had given her pain, but the pain hadn’t taken away her innocence.)

(Her words showed her innocence clearly. Just then, Yn and Sofi came close to her, both held her hands with love and smiled gently.)

Yn: We’ll tell you how you’ll torture them. (In her voice, there was friendship and the courage of a sister too.)

Sofi: We both are with you. (She held Sujin’s hands tightly, like she was saying— as long as we’re here, we’ll never let you feel alone.)

(Hearing Yn and Sofi, Jungkook, Siwoo, and Max closed their eyes and shake their head slowly, like they knew very well about their bold style. There was a light smile on their faces, but in their eyes, there was a serious warning too— for those who hurt Sujin.)

(Max leaned closer to Siwoo’s ear and said softly, like he was sharing a secret.)

Max: Now aunty is going to see stars in daylight.

(Siwoo tried to hide his laugh and replied softly.)

Siwoo: Not just stars… these two friends will make aunty, Dayana, and Leo take a trip through hell. (There was a dangerous confidence in his eyes.)

(then Yn and Sofi had arranged some scissors and blades, they took Sujin with them and started cutting the hair of those three. Sujin's hands began to shake with fear, her heavy breathing clearly showed how scared she was. But Yn and Sofi kept motivating her again and again, trying to awaken the anger inside her. Then Yn, while cutting aunty's hair, started speaking angrily.)

Yn: You called me a dry tree, didn’t you? Now watch how I turn you into a bald tree. (There was fire of hatred in her eyes, and with each strand of hair, her pain and anger were coming out.)

(Sofi and Yn were pulling and cutting the hair of aunty and Dayana. Along with their hair, their pride and ego were also being cut. They both started screaming in pain, crying and begging for forgiveness, but there was no mercy on Yn and Sofi’s faces. Their eyes only remembered Sujin’s tears.)

(But Leo was silent, fear was visible in his eyes. Sujin came near him, picked up the blade, but she didn’t cut like a soldier—she cut like a girl filled with pain, slowly and gently cutting his hair. Her hand was still trembling.)

(Seeing her like this, Yn and Sofi quickly stood her to the side. They took the blade from her hands and lovingly said to her—)

Yn: You won’t be able to do this, you just stand here and watch what we do. (There was a slight smile on her face, but behind that smile was the pain of a sister.)

Sofi: Yes, and don’t worry... we’ll take full revenge for you. (Her voice had anger, but also a promise.)

(Siwoo thought in his mind—)

Siwoo in mind: These two will take more than just revenge.

(Then Yn and Sofi properly cleaned all three of them. After some time when they stopped, all the family members gulped hard.

The room was filled with anger, pain, and fire.

Leo, Dayana, and their cruel mother were tied tightly to chairs with ropes, bruised and broken, after being tortured by Y/N and Sofi—every slap, every word, every tear was revenge for Sujin’s pain… her stolen life.

Y/N stood breathing heavily, eyes filled with rage, staring at the devil.

But suddenly… Leo moved. In a blink, he loosened his ropes somehow—no one noticed.

Before anyone could react, Leo jumped forward, snatching the blade from Sofi’s hand. Everyone screamed. Leo grabbed Sofi from behind, holding the sharp blade tightly near her neck. His grip was strong and wild, his eyes burning with madness.

Leo (shouting like a madman): Don’t move! Don’t even try! If anyone comes near me… I swear… I’ll cut her throat right now!

The room turned silent.

Shock, fear, and terror spread like poison. Y/N’s eyes widened. Her heart stopped for a second.

She looked at Sofi—her best friend—frozen with a blade at her neck.

Y/N (in a broken, furious voice):

LEO! Let her go! If you didn't leave her… I will burn you alive!

Her hands were shaking, but not with fear—with rage. Siwoo stepped forward but froze—his lips trembled, and his fists clenched tightly.

Siwoo (yelling in pain): LEO! Leave her! Please! Just leave her… Please don’t hurt her!"

His voice cracked. His love for Sofi had just begun to bloom, and now watching her like this—helpless and hostage—was tearing him apart. Mr. and Mrs. Jeon came forward, their faces pale with fear.

Mr. Jeon (hands joined, begging): Please, Leo… don’t hurt her. Let her go. She’s innocent… please.

Mrs. Jeon (crying):

We’ll do whatever you want… just don’t harm her.

The elder uncle and aunt stood silently, shocked, praying. Younger aunt is crying. Max was trembling, holding the wall, unable to believe what was happening. And then… Jungkook stepped forward. He took out his gun, eyes blazing like fire, pointing it straight at Leo.

Jungkook (calm but deadly): Let her go, Leo… Don’t push your luck.

But just as Jungkook was about to pull the trigger— Leo pressed the blade a little bit on Sofi’s neck. A sharp cry escaped from Sofi's mouth as a line of red blood slowly trickled down her throat. Everyone screamed.

Y/N (tears falling non-stop): NO!! Please… please stop!! Sofi!!

(Her legs gave out, she fell on her knees, crying like a storm.)

Siwoo (completely broken, shouting like a crazy): LEO YOU MONSTER!!! I’LL KILL YOU!!! LEAVE HER !!!

But Leo only laughed wickedly. In all this madness… Sofi did not cry. Her breath was shaky, but her spirit was fire.

Sofi (loud and bold, eyes locked on Jungkook): Hyung… SHOOT HIM! Don’t worry about me! Just shoot!!

Everyone froze again.

Sofi (louder):

Don’t let this monster win!! Don’t cry for me! If I die, I die fighting!!

Her courage made everyone cry harder. Y/N looked at her best friend like a warrior. Jungkook’s hand trembled on the trigger. He wanted to shoot… but if he missed even a little—Sofi could die.

His jaw tightened. Eyes full of tears and fury. He looked at Leo, breathing hard, his finger tightening around the trigger… But before he could do anything— Sofi suddenly grabbed Leo’s hand. With one deep breath, she pulled the blade hard against her own throat. "Slishhh!" A terrifying sound of skin tearing filled the room.

Y/N: NOOOOOOOOO!!!

Siwoo: SOFIIIII!!

Sofi’s body shook violently.

Little Blood came out from her neck as she fell to the floor. Everyone screamed.

Y/N ran to her best friend like a madwoman, falling beside her.

Y/N (crying uncontrollably): Sofi no… please no! Wake up!! Look at me!

(Siwoo dropped to the floor beside them, completely broken.)

Siwoo (crying like a child): Why did you do this?! We just started our story, Sofi… please don’t end it like this… please…

Mr. Jeon covered his face, unable to stop his tears. Mrs. Jeon collapsed in elder aunt's arms. Max turned away, his face pale, trying not to cry but failing. Everyone was crying. Shaking. Screaming. But Jungkook was frozen.

His eyes stuck on Sofi’s lifeless body, his hands numb. His heart was exploding in pain, but his brain… locked in shock. And in that very second—

Leo lunged at Jungkook, trying to snatch the gun from his hand. But Jungkook’s grip was too strong. A loud scuffle broke out—fists flying, feet dragging across the floor.

Jungkook (shouting):

SNAKE!! I’ll END you!

The fight turned brutal. Everyone was crying, right then. BANG!!! A bullet fired.

But it didn’t hit a person. It smashed straight into an electricity board on the wall. Sparks flew.

A horrifying buzz filled the air. And then, BOOMMMMM!!! The entire house shook as an explosion burst through the walls. Fire erupted everywhere. Windows shattered. Flames spread like monsters hungry for destruction. Jungkook’s eyes widened.

Jungkook (screaming):

EVERYONE OUT!!! GO NOW!!

(He pushed Leo away and shouted at the family.)

Jungkook: Take them out!! TAKE THEM OUT!!!”

The family ran, dragging Y/N and Siwoo with them. But Y/N was screaming and fighting to stay near Sofi.

Y/N (crying, resisting):

Let me go! Sofi! Please let me stay with her!

Mr. Jeon and Max forcefully pulled them both outside. And then—

Another blast. Jungkook jumped out of the window, barely escaping as the house exploded in flames behind him.

The fire swallowed everything.

Sofi’s body…

The ropes…