Cypress Forest

Actor Yoo Haekyeong has been in love with his spoiled friend Seo Kwonyeong for more than 10 years. Not only is it a hopeless love, but it’s downright abuse as Kwonyeong takes complete advantage of Haekyeong’s feelings to constantly boss him around. Haekyeong just can’t help letting Kwonyeong string him along… until he connects with his crush’s older brother, Kwonlim, the top actor in Korea. Unlike his manipulative brother, Kwonlim is thoughtful and kind—and incredibly handsome. As Haekyeong grows closer to Kwonlim, the dynamic between him and his old friend begins to shift—and so do Haekyeong’s long-harbored feelings…

The world's best poker players are called 'sharks', and the most ruthless among them is known simply as Czar. Kim Yoon and a gang of thugs roam from house to house, seeking this legendary figure - despite rumors that no one ever returns from his domain. One day, a man in a red hoodie warns Yoon, "Sir, you'll die if you keep this up.” Ignoring the warning, Yoon leaves to gather money for a new game. Suddenly, he hears the chilling sound of bones smashing and bodies crushing. As the noise fades, Yoon finally comes face to face with Czar…but when he offers Yoon a chance to play, Yoon sees it as a golden opportunity and believes his life is about to change. "I'll try it." Official Novel (Ridibooks)