past promise [northnight] ON HOLD

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Do people in this modern era still believe in past lives? For most, it's a fleeting notion—a belief woven into ancient traditions or romanticized tales. But for them, it's a longing they carry from lifetimes ago, a hope to reunite and love each other once more.

Two souls. Two hearts. A pinky promise sealed with one vow: to love each other forever. And forever means for all of time, for always. But what if fate has a cruel twist in store?

What if only one of them remembers the promise? What if, when they finally meet, reality is nothing like the dreams they cherished? What if the reunion they yearned for becomes a nightmare they want to escape?

Love is beautiful, isn't it? Then why does it hurt so deeply? Is this how love is meant to feel, or is the pain a punishment—a debt from their past lives? Could it be they're suffering now because of sins they once committed but can no longer recall?

The past is a shadow, and love, no matter how timeless, is a fragile, double-edged thing. Some promises are too strong to break, but some wounds are too deep to heal. Will they find their forever—or will they be haunted by what once was?

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North, a sharp-minded detective, follows his instincts, blending logic and intuition in his investigations. His unconventional methods eventually lead to a transfer to a quiet province, far from the chaos he's used to.

The town, his late mother's hometown, feels strangely familiar—peaceful and welcoming, just as she had described. Yet, despite his intelligence, North struggles with people. He's awkward and terrible at making friends.

But his new neighbor, relentlessly cheerful and intrusive, keeps breaking through his walls with uninvited visits and casual conversations. As North is pulled into this unexpected, warmer world, he begins to wonder if there's more to life than his work—and if this neighbor is the one mystery he can't solve.

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Night lives a peaceful, simple life in his hometown with his little sister, after their parents' divorce. In their close-knit neighborhood, he's beloved for his cheerful personality and kindness, earning the nickname "Little Fairy." By day, he's a dedicated Muay Thai trainer; by night, he do music, his personal escape.

His steady life is disrupted when a new, reserved neighbor moves in. Intrigued, Night takes it upon himself to break the ice, bringing snacks and trying to make the neighbor feel welcome. What starts as a friendly gesture soon deepens, as secrets emerge that may tie their lives together in unexpected ways. Even Little Fairies have shadows to confront.

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⋆˙⟡ This story is entirely the product of the author's imagination and fantasy. It does not relate to any personal experiences, myths, or traditions.

⋆˙⟡ The idea is 100% original; any resemblance to other stories is purely coincidental.

⋆˙⟡ Some locations in the story may not exist and have been created solely by the author.

⋆˙⟡ It may go beyond someone's imagination or thinking outside the box, but again, this is purely the author's fantasy.

⋆˙⟡ The ending has not been decided by the author at the time of writing. It could be either a sad or happy ending, depending on the reader's preference.

⋆˙⟡ Warning: This story contains themes of kidnapping, murder, suicide, and angst. Reader discretion is advised.

⋆˙⟡ I truly appreciate every active support and comments throughout each chapter.

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