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THE VILLAIN'S MONOLOGUE

Synopsis: The Villain's Monologue Genre: Psychological Thriller / Urban Fantasy / Noir / K-Drama Setting: Modern Day Seoul, South Korea Logline To the world, he is the eighteen-year-old "Nation's Angel"—a beloved top actor. But when he witnesses injustice, a terrifying compulsion turns him into a brutal punisher of evil. As a sharp detective closes in, Han Ji-hoon must play the role of a lifetime to keep his dark alter ego hidden. The Story The Mask Han Ji-hoon (18) has everything: fame, wealth, and the adoration of an entire country. Known as "The Nation’s Little Brother," he is the picture of innocence, modesty, and kindness. But Ji-hoon lives in constant fear of himself. He suffers from a unique, uncontrollable psychological condition: "The Shadow." The Curse Ji-hoon possesses a hyper-empathy that snaps when he witnesses genuine malice. When he sees the weak being tormented—whether it’s a street thug beating an elder or a rich classmate bullying a scholarship student—his empathy vanishes. In its place, a cold, calculating, and violent persona emerges. He doesn't just stop the crime; he dismantles the criminal with the precision of a surgeon and the cruelty of a monster. He becomes "Evil" to stop evil. The Inciting Incident One rainy night in Gangnam, Ji-hoon succumbs to his compulsion and brutally hospitalizes three gangsters assaulting an old man. He escapes, but makes a rookie mistake: he leaves a footprint from a rare, limited-edition sneaker. The Hunter Enter Detective Kang Do-jin, a cynical veteran of the Violent Crimes Unit. Kang doesn't believe in demons; he believes in evidence. He tracks the sneaker print to Seoul Arts High School and sets his sights on Ji-hoon. Kang sees through the "Angel" persona, sensing the metallic scent of blood beneath the expensive cologne. The Conflict A high-stakes cat-and-mouse game ensues. By day, Ji-hoon must navigate press conferences, film sets, and high school, maintaining his perfect image while suffering the mental toll of his violence. By night, he struggles to suppress the "Shadow" as triggers appear everywhere—from corrupt directors in the industry to sadistic bullies in his classroom. As the detective tightens the net, Ji-hoon finds himself cornered. The bullying at school escalates, pushing his control to the breaking point. If he acts, he gets caught and loses everything. If he does nothing, he becomes a bystander to the evil he despises. The Question In a world full of monsters wearing human faces, is the boy who becomes a monster to stop them a hero... or the greatest villain of them all?
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A Guide for Heroes (Who’d Rather Not Be)

Erdan Kernt was just your average, lazy, overthinking, (slightly) dirty-minded guy trying to enjoy his favorite isekai anime in peace. Next thing he knows, he’s standing in a glowing magic circle, surrounded by robed weirdos calling him “Hero” and begging him to save their world. Classic. But Erdan isn’t your typical isekai protagonist. He doesn’t want a harem, doesn’t want overpowered abilities, and definitely doesn’t want to leave his bed (unless food’s involved). What he does get is a sharp-eyed servant with a broken past, a book that won’t shut up, and a pile of expectations from people he barely trusts. Now, between mysterious cults, shady allies, and a kingdom that sees him more as a tool than a savior, Erdan has to figure out whether surviving this world means becoming the “hero” they want, or just stubbornly being himself. Welcome to another world where nothing goes the way it’s supposed to. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author's Note: I'll be publishing a chapter each Wednesday. Sometimes it might be delayed because of school or, you know, life stuff, so just a heads up. There will also be the occasional chapter in third person, so it won't only be in the perspective of our protag. I’ll probably go back and mess with earlier chapters now and then, fixing typos, making things sound less dumb, or just changing stuff if someone points out something weird. The story itself won’t change, but how I write it might. Basically, even after I post a chapter, I kinda see it as “Work In Progress” until the whole book is finished. Anyway, feedback, comments, reviews, whatever—you’re awesome if you leave any of that. This is my first real shot at a webnovel (without fully AI generated slop), so I’m just winging it and hoping to get better as I go. Thanks for reading! NanPan
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