Speed of Day
白日之速
by Year After Year (又年年)
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 9k Words
- Chapters
- 3
- Genre
- Romance
- Era
- Modern Era
- Updated
- 5d ago
- Source
- JJWXC
Tags
- ThemeMystery
- POVMale Lead
- Age18+
- Coming of Age
- Ensemble Cast
- Infinite Flow
- Redemption
- Urban
Synopsis
A mysterious variety show script appeared out of thin air at the doorstep, dragging a group of friends into the weird subway game on Line 16. The strange words about water stains appearing, the uncontrollable countdown on mobile phones, the alienated security personnel in the subway station... With no way out, everyone was forced to board the train heading for an unknown destination. Each person's wrist is forcibly locked with a watch that cannot be taken off. The numbers keep passing by, and when they return to zero, they die. Dark tunnels, strange platforms shrouded in fog, lingering obsessions, and being trapped in the past... Stop after stop, the platforms hide time-charging devices that extend life, as well as life-threatening ghosts and dusty tragic past events. Caught between life and death, Gu Ye and Qiao Xizang's tacit understanding has been constantly tested by death. The companions traveling together have their own concerns, some are struggling to survive, some are hiding secrets, and choices and betrayals are hidden in every corner of the carriage. The subway never stops and the end is far away. In this death variety show without cameras and scripts, who among them can survive until the end? Concept: This is a subway escape involving a game of death. The story is not just about the thrilling escape, but also explores obsession, regret and redemption through the tragedies buried under the strange platform. The ghosts that cause trouble are not pure evil. They are prisoners of pain, trapped in past love, hate, hurt and a fate that is too late to reconcile. The origin of tragedy is mixed with ignorant goodwill, twisted possession, and unrequited love. Those who harm others are also victims of fate. Under the never-ending rush and the threat of life and death, human nature is laid bare: fear breeds withdrawal and selfishness, and also tempers the courage to protect, sacrifice and support each other. Gu Ye and Qiao Xi's undeclared relationship did not have a grand confession, but they rushed to each other in times of crisis, a silent understanding that supported each other's lives in desperate situations. The journey of the train to the destination is both survival and reconciliation with the broken past. The game never tests not only the ability to survive, but also a person's true heart in the face of hardship. As the watch countdown continues to pass, they are not only fighting against the wandering souls, but also the despair imposed by fate. In the dark tunnel, guarding your heart and humanity is the real key to "daylight".