1.1 The First Message
📱 [Chatroom: DeadInside99 & UnknownUser_00]
DeadInside_99
Who is this?
UnknownUser_00
You know who.
(Typing bubble appears.. disappears.. appears again... then stops.)
DeadInside_99
This isn't funny.
UnknownUser_00
You always say that when you're scared
(Ha Jun-seo's hands froze over the screen. His heart pounded. That phrasingㅡtoo familiar. Too specific.)
DeadInside_99
Do you know me?
DeadInside_99
I don't know what sick joke this is, but stop.
UnknownUser_00
I miss you.
(His fingers twitched. His throat felt dry. The number... it was one he knew by heart. But it was impossible. Because Min-jaeㅡ)
DeadInside_99
You're NOT him
UnknownUser_00
Why won't you believe me?
DeadInside_99
Because Min-Jae is DEAD.
UnknownUser_00
Then Why do I remember this?
['UnknownUser_00' has sent you a photo attachment.]
*OOC! IMAGE ABOVE IS NOT FROM ANY WORK OR MANHWA. IT IS AI GENERATED, I BLURRED THE EYES BECAUSE IT LOOKED WEIRD AND THOUGHT IT'D FIT WELL INTO THE CONCEPT. THANK YOU.*
(Jun-seo’s stomach twisted as he clicked on it. His vision blurred. It was a selfie—from their last sleepover. Min-jae laughing, holding up a bag of chips. A photo that had never been posted. One that should’ve been buried with him.)
DeadInside_99
WHAT THE HELL???
UnknownUser_00
I told you. It's me.
DeadInside_99
No this is a trick..
UnknownUser_00
Check your closet.
(Jun-seo’s breath hitched. The closet door was slightly ajar. Darkness stretched inside like a hungry mouth.)
UnknownUser_00
Please, Just Check.
(His heart slammed against his ribs. His fingers tingled, Every instinct screamed at him to ignore it. )
(Then, his phone vibrated again.)
UnknownUser_00
Don't scream.
(A slow, ragged breath echoed from inside the closet.)
(Jun-seo stumbled back, nearly dropping his phone. The door creaked open... an inch... two inches...)
DeadInside_99
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!
UnknownUser_00
I need your help..
DeadInside_99
JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!
UnknownUser_00
I didn't just die in that accident.
UnknownUser_00
Someone killed me.
(Jun-seo’s vision swam. His phone slipped from his grasp, hitting the floor with a hollow clunk.)
['UnknownUser_00' is typing...]
Name: Ha Jun-seo (Our MC)
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Personality: Witty, skeptical, curious, but a little reckless. He loves horror stories but never believed in ghosts—until now.
Likes: Horror movies, late-night chats, solving mysteries.
Dislikes: Being ignored, staying offline for too long, his phone battery ying.
Habits: Tends to overanalyze text messages, bites his nails when nervous.
CURRENTLY: [ALIVE.]
Online Profile:
Username: DeadInside99
Status: “Ghosting or getting ghosted?”
Profile Pic: A pixelated skull emoji.
Name: Kim Min-jae (Our Mc's Best Friend)
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Personality: Chill, sarcastic, protective of Jun-seo, but low-key terrified of ghosts.
Likes: Online gaming, conspiracy theories, junk food.
Dislikes: Jump scares, people who type “K” instead of a full reply.
Habits: Sends voice notes instead of texts, falls asleep mid-chat.
CURRENTLY: [DƏÆD.]
Online Profile:
Username: AFK_Minjae
Status: “I’m online, but am I really?”
Profile Pic: A low-res meme of a screaming cat
"Unknown Number"
Age: ???
Gender: ???
Personality: ?? oddly personal in their messages.
Likes: ???
Dislikes: ???
Habits: Sends messages at 3:00 AM, texts in a mix of old-style Korean and glitchy symbols.
CURRENTLY: [€££@£.....]
Online Profile:
Username: UnknownUser_00
Status: “I Miss you.”
Profile Pic: A static, distorted image.
[Group Chat: 2AM Chaos Crew]
[DeadInside99, 404_NotFound, GhostHunter_Seon, AFK_Minjae]
DeadInside_99
Guys. I need to talk.
GhostHunter_Seon
at 2 AM? Bruh, it better be ghost-related 👀
404_NotFound
If this is another dumb horror story from you both, I'm muting you.
DeadInside_99
I just got a text... from Min-jae’s old number.
(A pause. no one types..)
404_NotFound
..That's not possible.
DeadInside_99
You think I don't KNOW that??
GhostHunter_Seon
WAIT. You mean, like... A scammer? or ACTUALLY Min-jae?
['DeadInside99' has sent a photo attachment.]
DeadInside_99
This picture was never posted. It was taken the night before the accident during our sleepover. Only two people had it. Me and Min-jae.
404_NotFound
...You're saying his ghost texted you?
DeadInside_99
I don't know, but it said something else.
DeadInside_99
"I didn't die in that accident. Someone killed me."
404_NotFound
This is insane. it has to be someone messing with you.
DeadInside_99
Then explain how they knew about the photo?
GhostHunter_Seon
What if it's really a ghost?! LikeㅡMin-jae's soul is stuck because his death was unnatural??
404_NotFound
Or it's someone using his number for a sick joke.
DeadInside_99
Then why did my closet door open by itself?
404_NotFound
Let's assume, just for a second, this is real. what do you want to do?
DeadInside_99
Find out what really happened to Min-jae.
GhostHunter_Seon
Hell yeah. Let's ghost-hunt a murder case.
404_NotFound
this is a bad idea
DeadInside_99
then stay out of it.
404_NotFound
...I'll help. But only to prove this is fake.
GhostHunter_Seon
Ohh were doing this. LET’S GO 🏃♂️
(A notification appears at the top of the screen.)
(Jun-seo’s blood ran cold.)
UnknownUser_00
You shouldn't have told them.
Yoo Ji-won (The Realist)
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Personality: Logical, practical, and always skeptical. The one who tries to keep the group grounded.
Likes: Science documentaries, programming, black coffee.
Dislikes: Superstitions, being dragged into drama.
Habits: Writes essays in text messages, corrects grammar even in casual convos.
CURRENTLY: [ALIVE.]
Online Profile:
Username: 404_NotFound
Status: “Everything has a logical explanation.”
Profile Pic: A loading symbol.
Lee Seo-hyun (The Troublemaker in the friend group)
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Personality: Playful, loves pranks, but low-key interested in the supernatural.
Likes: Paranormal investigation, haunted house challenges, spicy food.
Dislikes: Being proven wrong, people who leave him on read.
Habits: Sends cryptic messages just to mess with people, always adds “👀” at the end of sentences.
CURRENTLY: [ALIVE.]
Online Profile:
Username: GhostHunter_Seon
Status: “👀 You sure you’re alone?”
Profile Pic: A blurry night-vision shot of a “ghost.”
THATS ALLL FOR THIS EPISODE! THANK YOUU!
Comments
ย่าหลี่
came from author's TEPYB work!
Author this is so good!!
2025-02-09
2
Roselia
I'm loving this character already
2025-02-21
1
Roselia
amazing start!
2025-02-21
1