The Monster’s Finger

This novel contains descriptions of coercive and violent acts and relationships. Please take this into consideration when reading.

After encountering a monster and being separated from his companions, Yuseong begins to travel with a strange man. This man, with his strangely luminous dark blue eyes, is….

“How… How did you become a person.”

My kind and gentle monster had returned as a terrifying person.  To Yuseong’s words, uttered in a trembling voice, he replied coolly.

“I went to sleep underground and woke up a person.”

The monster had always waited for Han Yuseong to appear and come to it. It wanted a mouth that could speak human words, arms that could embrace.

“We’ve met again, but you’re not happy, you’re just angry, it’s strange…. Do I perhaps look like a monster to you?”

It wanted to become the same as that boy. That was why it became a person.

“But I am a person.”

He blinked, his words trailing off.

⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆

Lying again. The low, muttered voice was chilling.

“There are two ways to get along with people.”

As he frowned at Shin Dongwoo’s sudden preamble, a straightforward explanation followed.

“You either treat them well by giving them food, or you hit them a little.”

“…What?”

Yuseong asked back, doubting his ears. The man turned his head, and he saw a glimpse of his cold eyes.

“Don’t worry. I’ve practiced a lot.”

Before he could even process the words he had heard before, a strong impact struck his cheek.

⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆

Setting: Apocalypse

Keywords: Non-human Obsessive Gong, His-Own-Version-of-a-Devoted Gong, Human Suffering Soo, Wants-to-Live Soo, Bleak, Apocalypse, Not-Saving-the-World

Gong: Shin Dongwoo

A monster who became a person to be with Han Yuseong. He learned common sense from the humans of a ruined world and is cruel without malice.

Soo: Han Yuseong

Fiercely trying to survive in an apocalyptic world. Contrary to his cute appearance with delicate features, he is rather sharp-tongued.

Read this when: You want to read a story about a ruined love in a ruined world.

Quote:

“I told you, you won’t be kicked out. Why are you crying? Are you sad? Ah, it’s because you’re in pain. Where? I’ll hit those people in the exact same way.”

“The place you hit hurts more, you fucking bastard. Sob….”