shut_in_princess

A Boys Love Series 

"The Havoc Casefiles" Each case is a mystery. Each clue is a step closer to the truth. But in the end, will the truth bring justice… or havoc?


1. The Havoc Casefiles: Whisper of Hanwol 
2. The Havoc Casefiles: Havoc's Serenity 
3. The Havoc Casefiles: The Reverie Murders
4. The Havoc Casefiles: Secrets of the Forsaken Veil
5. The Havoc Casefiles: Lament of the Vanishing Tide




In the secluded town of Hanwol, where old traditions and modern secrets intertwine, Yoon Seo-jin (윤서진) has always been the type to see the good in others. A kindhearted 19-year-old with dreams of leaving the town for a bigger future, he never expected his life to take a dark turn.

When his childhood best friend, Jang Min-jae (장민재), mysteriously vanishes without a trace, Seo-jin finds himself at the center of a chilling mystery. The town whispers rumors—some say Min-jae ran away, others believe something far worse. But Seo-jin knows better. The eerie messages he starts receiving from an unknown sender, revealing secrets only Min-jae would know, tell him that his friend is out there. Somewhere. And someone is watching him.

Enter Detective Kang Hyun-woo (강현우), a 27-year-old investigator transferred from Seoul after a botched high-profile case. Hyun-woo is cold, rational, and hardened by years of chasing criminals, but Seo-jin’s sincerity and unwavering determination pull him into the case in ways he didn’t anticipate. As they work together, Hyun-woo finds himself drawn to the younger man’s warmth—a stark contrast to the darkness surrounding the case.

But Hanwol is a town built on secrets. The more they uncover, the more Seo-jin starts questioning reality itself. Why does he keep having fragmented memories of a night he can’t recall? Why did Min-jae try to warn him before disappearing? And why does it feel like the town is trying to erase the truth?

As the mystery deepens and the two men grow closer, Seo-jin must confront not only the sinister forces lurking in Hanwol but also his own heart. Because in a town where trust is fragile, love might just be the most dangerous thing of all.

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Main Characters

Yoon Seo-jin (윤서진) (19) – A warm and selfless university freshman who dreams of leaving Hanwol. Despite his soft nature, he refuses to give up on Min-jae. However, he harbors repressed memories that may hold the key to the mystery.

Kang Hyun-woo (강현우) (27) – A sharp, no-nonsense detective with a haunted past. He initially sees Seo-jin as just another witness, but the more time he spends with him, the harder it becomes to maintain his emotional distance.

Jang Min-jae (장민재) (19) – Seo-jin’s childhood best friend, known for his rebellious streak and protective nature. His sudden disappearance is the catalyst for the story.

Nam Ji-hwan (남지환) (23) – A charismatic yet secretive local who seems to know more than he lets on. He may be an ally or a threat.

Whisper of Hanwol

Seo-jin's breath hitched as his eyes locked onto the figure standing in the shadows. The streetlight flickered again, momentarily illuminating the alleyway.

His fingers curled around his phone as he took a shaky step backward. Keep moving. Don't look back. The voice in his head was urgent, yet his body refused to obey. He lingered, scanning the darkness.

> Unknown [11:48 PM]: Go home, Seo-jin. You're not ready for the truth.

His pulse pounded in his ears. Who are they? How do they know my name?

Seo-jin didn't wait to find out. He turned on his heel and ran.

The moment he slammed the door shut behind him, he pressed his back against it, panting. His small apartment felt suffocating, the silence stretching in a way that made his skin crawl. His hands trembled as he locked the door, double-checking the latch before backing away.

Was it paranoia? Or was he really being watched?

A sudden vibration in his hand made him flinch. His phone. Another message.

But this time, it wasn't from the unknown number.

> Detective Kang Hyun-woo [11:52 PM]: If anything strange happens, call me. Immediately.

Seo-jin hesitated before typing back.

> Seo-jin [11:53 PM]: I think someone's watching me.

His message was marked as read almost instantly. But no reply came.

The Watcher