Withdrawal Syndrome

Sensitive, paranoid, gloomy guy x mischievous, scheming mixed-race doll-like beauty

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Yin Xingye was born from a family marriage driven by greed. Unfortunately, he was a failure, a defective product in every sense.

He was a "monster," raised from the most deformed and filthy bloodline. He had no parents or family, and spent his days curled up alone in dark, damp corners, never interacting with anyone.

The boy's gloomy, dim black eyes always seemed to carry the air of something withered. His gaze was numb and dry, without a ripple, as though filled with the helplessness and sorrow of someone dogged by misfortune.

Just when he had lost all hope, an angel of salvation suddenly descended into his hellish world.

Gu Zhiyi was Chinese-American, with striking, sculpted features, amber almond eyes, and ash-blonde, Western-style Barbie curls. She was so beautiful she hardly seemed real, like a doll displayed in a shop window, a delight to behold.

One was a despised outcast, the other an angel from an ivory tower. Though they were worlds apart, their lives became intricately intertwined.

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From the moment she showed him kindness, the filthy thoughts buried in Yin Xingye's heart could no longer stay hidden.

He wanted her to bear his scent, to witness his dark world, to kiss her, to keep her bound to him, to drag her down into hell.

The closer she came, the more excited he grew, as if he were sprouting feelers.

At last, he sighed. "You shouldn't have come into my world."

Gu Zhiyi thought his madness was taking over. She rose onto her tiptoes and lightly touched the corner of his lips. "But you need me."

"Stop putting on an act, Yin Xingye."

"You don't have to test me or doubt me anymore. You know perfectly well I'll always take your side."

His clenched fist trembled. "Why..."

The girl smiled, her eyes curving. "Because I like you more than anyone else in the whole world!"

The boy, who had never received anyone's special affection in his life, had red tears welling in the corners of his eyes.

His lashes fluttered gently. When he looked up again, silent tears had already fallen onto her shoulder...

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"Yin Xingye, are you hurting?"

"Mm."

"The doctor said you can't feel your heartbeat anymore."

"Mm."

"Then come love me. When your heart beats for me, that'll prove it's still beating. Let's work together to stay alive, okay?"

"Mm."

The girl had a temper, and when she cried, she got really fierce. "Why do you only ever say 'Mm'? Are you brushing me off?!"

The man still had a light sheen of sweat on the tip of his nose. He drew her into his arms, paused to catch his breath, and coaxed her, "Mm?"

"I love you, baby. But do we really have to talk about something so mood-killing right now?"

A sly smile curled his lips, and his dark eyes sparkled as he murmured soothingly, "I'm still hurting, baby. Why don't you comfort me a little more?"

"..."

P.S. The male lead has a rare illness, revealed later in the story. If you figure it out, be subtle about it.

P.P.S. Private high school setting | Light ensemble cast | Everyone gets saved | High school breakup and city reunion, in equal parts

P.P.P.S. Some details are author-created. The blurb was screenshotted on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Theme: Snow rests on the green mountains, while bright candles light the southern sky.