Hunting Roses

Lin Yu had many labels attached to her. Some regretted that all her intelligence was trapped in a frail body. Others saw her as a fairy-tale princess sleeping in an ice coffin. Still others believed she was a trump card the Lin family had kept in reserve for years.

Before meeting her in person, Charon had never imagined he would bow to a sickly girl and become her most loyal dog.

"Just like this fruit. Peel away the soft, edible flesh, and all that's left is the hard core."

"If you reveal your true self, people will throw you away."

Charon took her finger between his teeth and swallowed the fruit pit.

"I'll eat the pit along with the flesh."

A former scientist in poor health x a mercenary who is driven to become a mad dog later on

PS: My own take on a cyberpunk setting. I'll add more if I think of anything. Thank you all for coming to eat what I've cooked.

Archive date: 2024.4.29

Theme: Researching and exploring the proposition of love