Payback: The Punisher (BL)
"Psychopaths aren't born, they are made."
The city of Seoul is gripped with fear when a mysterious serial killer, known only as "The Punisher," began to wreak havoc on its streets. The killer's methods were brutal and calculated, leaving the police department baffled and desperate for leads.
Choi Seojun, a detective who has no recollection of his childhood, is tasked with catching the elusive Punisher, due to his unique specialty--profiling psychopaths. But as he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself entwined in a complex web of secrets and thick layered facades.
The day Seojun is placed on the case, a new neighbor moves in next door - a veterinarian. Jung Siwoo.
Despite his initial reservations, Seojun finds himself drawn to Si Woo's friendly, naive yet alluring and compassionate nature, and before long, he falls head over heels for the other but this neighbor was straight and had a fiancee. Hence, Seojun's feelings had to remain suppressed.
Yet he couldn't help but be stirred by Siwoo's lingering gaze that seemed to speak louder than words whenever they were alone.
This neighbor was straight so why does he keep leading me on? Smiling at his girlfriend, yet giving me that inviting look.
But as Seojun manages his relationship with Si Woo, he can't shake off the feeling that The Punisher was watching him, waiting for him to make his next move. And as the body count continued to rise, Seo Jun realizes that he was in a race against time to catch the killer before he struck again.
Will Seo Jun be able to unravel the mystery behind The Punisher's mask, unlock the memories he has no intent of remembering or would he become the killer's next victim?
And what secrets might lay hidden behind Siwoo's charming personality?
As the stakes grows higher, Seojun finds himself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the lines between love, rationale and evil is constantly blurred.
WARNING!!
This book contains mature themes that may be considered graphic for some: mentions of blood, rape, death, suicide, killing of animals etc.
Note: appearance of such themes may come unannounced in the chapters.
Do skip if you feel uncomfortable reading and if not, welcome to the punisher's world.