Eric Fong’s relationship with his family hasn’t been great ever since he came out of the closet, but he owns a dim sum restaurant that’s quite successful, and he’s happy at least one aspect of his life is proceeding smoothly. Granted, his life would have been much better if he had a boyfriend because then he wouldn’t feel quite as lonely. However, overall, he’s satisfied with his life.<br><br>Benjamin Wen is the owner of The Crossroads Diner. Eric thinks Benjamin is cute, and something about the owner of the diner is intriguing. Most importantly, Benjamin prepares food that tastes identical to the ones Eric’s late maternal grandmother used to make for him. There are other aspects of the diner, such as the strange customers who gawk at Eric and only stare at their food and drinks instead of enjoying them, that he considers to be fascinating. He visits the diner night after night, hoping to solve the mysteries behind its existence. Along the way, he finds himself falling for Benjamin. But Benjamin is hiding quite a few secrets from him. Things Benjamin seems unwilling to reveal.<br><br>Can Eric and Benjamin’s relationship survive in spite of the secrets? Or are they destined to go their separate ways?

The Crossroads Diner

“A few feet away from us. It’s right next to the curb and a few inches away from that huge tree.”


Eric was confused because he couldn’t see the diner at all. “Are you sure? It’s not visible to me at all. Why is that?”


“Yes, I’m sure,” Benjamin replied. “I still have no idea how your ability works and why you’re able to detect the presence of the diner in the first place, but it’s always around. If I have to guess, your power, or whatever you want to call it, functions in the same manner as the eyes of the souls. When it’s daylight, there’s plenty of yang or positive energy so the diner is concealed from the souls. In the evening, the yin or negative energy in the air leads the souls toward the diner.”


Eric didn’t fully comprehend Benjamin’s explanation, but he sort of got the gist of it. “But how are you able to—”


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