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      by mimi The palace was built to be extremely splendid. It was so extravagant that one's energy was drained and one felt intimidated just by looking at it. It was a given that magnificent works of art hung on every wall, and on one side, an exquisitely constructed fountain was placed where a small cherub baby poured water from a jar. It seemed that every place I looked was so sparkly that my eyes hurt. Besides that… In truth, there was an even bigger problem. There were statues modeled after me placed here…
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      by mimi The sky has been exceptionally clear these days. Truly, it was not just blue but held a light as clear as a river, and the clouds drifted in leisurely flocks like lazy sheep. A time when peaceful and bountiful days continued. The puppies, who should have been running and playing excitedly under the full sunlight, were gathered around the bed. Wondering what was wrong, I approached to find Haengbok lying there, listless. “Why are you so low on energy these days?” The sunlight seeping in from…
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      by mimi As the final month of my term drew closer, my body became heavier and more sluggish. My daily routine was simply to eat breakfast with the cubs, play with them excitedly, take a nap, wake up to eat lunch, play with the cubs some more, eat dinner, and then go to bed. I was really no different from a pet dog being raised. Having eaten my fill at lunch, I was lying in bed, seeking a deep sleep. The bed was incredibly soft, and with the warm sunlight powdering in through the window, it was truly…
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      by mimi Life was breathed into the forest that had been growing desolate like an arid desert. Now, as the land was cultivated to be fertile, the fruits grew abundant, and the animals fattened, the goddess of grain, in her delight, blessed the land, ushering in an even more prosperous time. Thump. A disturbance arose in the forest. Startled birds flapped their wings and fled, and the animals scurried to hide their bodies. The jet-black predator of the forest, which darted out at a speed invisible to the…
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      by mimi "Because I was waiting." The sunset went down over Bulkan’s shoulder, casting a hot light over all the land. The backlighting dyed Bulkan's face black. I wanted to see his expression, but unfortunately, I couldn't see it well. Suddenly, Bulkan turned his body away from me with a jerk. Whether it was because of the sunset, Bulkan's earlobe and the nape of his neck, which I could glimpse, were considerably flushed red. Even after Bulkan disappeared, I remained behind alone, my eyes following the…
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      by mimi I wanted to go see the babies right away, but I was a mess. My originally sensitive skin was covered in red, angry marks left by Bulkan. My legs were trembling so badly that it was hard to even stand in one place for long, so I decided to go to their room when the sun came up. Squeeze. Perhaps my tense body had finally relaxed. I drifted off into a light sleep without realizing it. “Aaaahhh!” Then, startled by a strange scream coming from the forest, I jolted awake. I carefully pushed my…
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      by mimi "My bride stabbed me in the gut and when my insides were spilling out, this fucking heart should have been thrown away with them!" Bulkan, he shook his head in agony again. He clutched his head and began to wander aimlessly inside the cave. He staggered like a drunken man, let out dry, mirthless laughs, and muttered to himself. "It doesn't matter even if it is. I'm the one who picked it up anyway." He was walking a tightrope, constantly going back and forth between beast and human. Pointed ears…
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      by mimi “I’ll be right back, just wait here for a little bit, okay?” I couldn’t tell if he understood or not. Haengbok just twitched his ears. I approached the man I didn't want to call father at all. I crept closer, wondering how I could wake this person up. I looked around, and seeing some wooden planks scattered about, I carefully picked one up. Gripping it tightly with tension, I swallowed dryly. Gulp. I nudged my father with it. Flinch, flinch. The lying body trembled. “Who is it!” My…
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      by mimi When the long train of Nyx’s dress covered the world, the sky turned pitch black and night fell upon the land. On the day the dog’s bride was taken, the dog was in a swamp-like sleep. A world where the unconscious overflowed. The mind becomes muddled, and the five senses grow dull. …Hoo, hooook. The dog’s heart was pounding. There was a distinctly unpleasant sensation in his heart. From a certain moment, the scent of his bride had grown faint. No matter how hard he concentrated all his…
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      by mimi When the rain showed signs of letting up a little, I took Haengbok out to see this and that. The sea was about a thirty minute walk away, so we would often go out to see the beach. We would go out in the evening when there were fewer crowds and walk around, pressing our feet into the soft sand. Puk, puk. "Are you having fun?" Haengbok went, "Aet," and laughed, digging at the sand with his front paws. Puk, puk. Once, he followed a wave out, then got startled as it swelled up again and quickly came…
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