9. The Stranger in the Night . The Shadow Palace… Choi Do Hyun collapsed on to the chair after the Magistrate had left, his face white, more from anger than shock. “Naeuri!” His own aide and his men ran to him. “Are you okay?” They were asking. “Forget it.” He raised a hand. “I started … More The Executioner 9
8. The Assistant Magistrate . The Yoon Residence… Dae Woo awoke at dawn to find his father reading in his chambers. “Abeoji.” He forced himself into a kneeling position and bowed. “Lie back down… That wound is no joke…” He looked up from his book. “So what happened yesterday?” “I didn’t get searched.” Dae Woo … More The Executioner 8
7. Nightfall . Hi There! I want to apologize for the delay… I felt these 3 chapters should go out at the same time, so I wanted to finish 9 before posting! Mianhamnida! . Dae Woo dismissed Man Dok and retired to his room immediately he returned. He collapsed to the floor, the second he … More The Executioner 7
6. A Fated Meeting . The Same Day… It was high noon by now. Yoon Dae Woo had gone for a walk as his father had advised, so his face was currently buried in a book. Two guards followed behind him for his safety, while Man Dok walked ahead to watch for obstacles. One of … More The Executioner 6
5. The Other Mother . Yoon Dae Woo forced himself into a kneeling position when his father entered the chamber. “Joesonghamnida, Abeoji.” He bowed slightly, grasping his side. Fresh blood had began to flow out, and he keeled over sideways, falling to the floor. “Inom-ee! How could you be so careless?!” Yoon Do Hyuk demanded … More The Executioner 5
4. The Wanted Picture . Aheummmm – Used to signify clearing the throat in that long and raw way you see in so many sageuks (historical dramas), or among older people in modern day dramas. . . The Prime Minister’s Residence… Meanwhile, an unsuspecting seventeen year old girl, was currently plotting ways to seduce the one who couldn’t … More The Executioner 4
3. Yoon Dae Woo … Yoon Dae Woo entered the compound that evening, his face in a book as usual. The award ceremony would be crowned with a feast for the Noble families, but the younger nobles, especially the new graduates, were usually excused from the feast. Or, at least, that’s what they were expected to believe… … More The Executioner 3
2. The Awards Ceremony The next day… A crowd had gathered at a popular stream, near the outskirts of the Capital. There was a slight ripple of panic as they observed the figure which lay partially submerged in the water. Questions, comments and general murmurs could be heard, as the Magistrate and his men approached … More The Executioner 2
Assassins in The Night . . It was the third hour past midnight… that dark and unsettling period of the night, where everything was extremely quiet. The fog was becoming more annoying these days. It fell like a thick blanket in the middle of the night, and usually didn’t let up till the sun started … More The Executioner 1
It was a cold, dark night. Darker than most, as the elusive moon danced between unseasonal clouds. Seo Na Eun, a young girl, placed a slightly wide straw hat atop her head. She picked her lantern and a long wooden stick, which she used as a staff. “Na Eun-ah, don’t stay out too late, uh? … More The Executioner prologue
기지배! (Gijibae!) 