Soojun Fantasy Short Stories ~~
The Whisper of Yeonjun, Oracle of the Sea
Night falls again. Soobin lies on the shore with the glowing shell pressed to his chest. The sea is calm, but strange visions begin to drift into his mind—he dreams of silver eyes and flowing water. Suddenly, Yeonjun's voice returns.
Oracle shell
(soft, echoing)
Mortal… Soobin. You still hold my shell.
Soobin
(half-asleep, smiling faintly)
How could I let go of the only thing keeping me sane on this cursed shore?
Oracle shell
Or perhaps the thing making you madder.
Soobin
(chuckles)
If hearing your voice is madness, then I hope I never heal.
Oracle shell
You dream of me. I can feel it.
Soobin
(eyes widening)😳
You… can feel my dreams?
Oracle shell
The shell is not merely a vessel for sound. It ties our spirits across the waves. Whatever your heart whispers, the sea carries to me.
Soobin
(sits up, startled)
Then you know…?
Oracle shell
That you think of me as more than an oracle. That your desire burns brighter than your fear. Yes… I hear it.
Soobin
And what about you, Oracle? Do you only hear my heart—or does yours answer?
Oracle shell
…You push me toward ruin. The ocean forbids me to feel what I feel now.
Soobin
(firm, stepping to the edge of the waves)
Then defy it. If the sea wants me to stop, it should have let me drown.
Oracle shell
You reckless man…‼️ you twist the ocean itself with your words.
The sea begins to glow. Shapes form in the waves—a silhouette, tall and radiant, eyes like molten silver. Yeonjun manifests for the first time, water trailing like a robe. Soobin stares, breath stolen.
Yeonjun
(avoiding his gaze)
You should not see me. Mortals are not meant to look upon an oracle’s true form.
Soobin
Then why are you here?
Yeonjun
(hesitant, whispering)
Because… I wanted you to see me.
Soobin
You’re even more beautiful than your voice. 💓
Yeonjun
Do not touch me. If you do… the bond will be sealed.
Soobin
Then maybe I should.
Yeonjun
(voice trembling, torn)
Soobin… if you touch me, the sea itself will bind our fates. There will be no turning back.
Soobin
(eyes steady)
Then let it.
Soobin lifts his hand. For a moment, Yeonjun almost lets him. But suddenly, the waves crash violently, pulling Yeonjun back into the sea. The glowing shell dims, leaving Soobin standing alone on the shore, hand still outstretched.
Soobin
You can’t run from me, Oracle. Not anymore.
The sea whispers his name one last time before fading to silence. The forbidden bond has begun, but forces greater than either of them move to stop it.
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