The Cabin On The Cliff

The Cabin On The Cliff
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Post apocalyptic Korea was a barren land. There were no trees, no grass and no sign of life from nature. Streets were not streets. Buildings were not buildings. All that's left was dust and debris after a mega explosion wiped the whole country out.

 

In that barren land, there were survivors of the blast. They were the current known survivors and they are Wendy, Joy and Yeri. The four soldiers were fortunate and managed to reach a secure underground shelter before the blast happened.

 

There were two other survivors – Seulgi and Irene.

 

Where Seulgi and Irene were, was in a wooden cabin located on the edge of a cliff. In the barren land, this was the only place where a house still stood, where the grass was still green and where a single tree stood. A few steps from the cabin, the green grass ends. It marked a distinct line from the dirt and dust of the barren land.

 

Irene was the cause of this havoc. Before the world was destroyed, when the city looked like a city, Irene had joined the bad and threatened to destroy the whole world. Abandoned as a child and abused by her various foster families, she found no good in this horrid world.

 

Irene fell into a depression. She wanted to end her life at the age of ten but that all changed when she joined a cult. By worshipping Satan, she acquired powers; powers of a powerful telekinetic to aid her in her journey of destruction. Irene started scheming. She joined the military, gained their trust and learned their secrets. She was intending to destroy the world until she met this one particular girl.

 

Irene joined the military at 15 and met Seulgi when she was 16. Seulgi approached the shy Irene first and they hit off. Suddenly it was as though all of Irene's troubles were gone. They were friends for the next three years before they started dating. Things were going well for them the next few years until Irene learnt that the commander Seulgi. Back then, Irene was 23 and Seulgi was 20.

 

People were bad. People were merciless. Irene was reminded of why she wanted to get rid of all these people. She started by killing the commander before commencing the plan – to blow up the country. That lead to the scene where Irene was in the nuclear power plant setting up her bombs.

 

"Irene! Stop!" Seulgi, the only surviving solider on site, begged.

 

"Why? Don't you know what those disgusting humans did to you? They are merciless, greedy, and selfish! That was why I was granted this power to wipe them ALL out." Irene boomed and then switched to a gentle voice. “But don't worry, I'll keep you safe and sound. We'll live together in our dream home and no one would bother us."

 

"You're insane!" Seulgi spat.

 

In a fit of rage, Irene levitated Seulgi off the ground and flung her against the wall. Now that Seulgi was out of the picture, Irene could continue setting up the bombs. After she was done, she started the 20-minute timer and got herself and Seulgi out of the place to their cabin by he cliff.

 

Irene traded her powers for a one-time charm that would protect the area that they were in. Her powers were taken away and the spell was casted, helping to protect her and Seulgi's little retreat. Irene placed Seulgi in the bed and stripped herself as well. She lay down beside Seulgi and spooned her as she waited for the fireworks to began.

 

In the barren land, this was the only place where a house still stood, where the grass was still green and where a single tree stood.

 

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When Seulgi came to, she was startled. What were they doing that their further home? Wasn't she confronting Irene earlier? Was the fight all a dream after all? Seulgi slipped out of bed, wore her clothes and walked towards the door.

 

Seulgi was in mid stretch when she halted. A few steps from the cabin, the green grass ends. It marked a distinct line from the dirt and dust of the barren land.

 

It wasn't a dream.

 

She stormed back into the cabin and snatched the blanket off of Irene's body. Seulgi nudged at her to wake up and didn't even give her any time to dress before confronting her.

 

"Now we can live together without worries. Wasn't it always our dream?" Irene said with a smile. It was her usual warm smile but right now it only looked disgusting to Seulgi.

 

Seulgi picked up the portrait of them and smashed it against the ground. Irene's heart broke as she sat in the bed watching. Seulgi exploded into a blind rage and started to destroy everything in the cabin. The chairs, the tables, the cutlery and the once smooth walls were not spared. When Seulgi was done, the whole house looked like it had been hit by a tornado.

 

"I. HATE. YOU." Seulgi spat as she started Irene in the eyes. "I never want to see you ever again."

 

Seulgi left and never came back.

 

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Seulgi went back

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gomtokkim
2140 streak #1
Chapter 1: It's been 3 years but I still think about this story T.T I really feel sad for the both of them, if only Seulgi forgave Joohyun earlier, then they could have reconciled and live together with the others </3 Thank you for writing this authornim<3
gomtokkim
2140 streak #2
Chapter 1: Rereading this again<3
iCameFromTheStars
#3
Chapter 1: WHO'S CHOPPING ONIONS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT? *cries in alien language*
Gleeky
#4
Chapter 1: First one to go! Thank you for letting me translate the story! Cried again... :)
Take care! <3
Here is the link: https://ficbook.net/readfic/9311843
Gleeky
#5
Hello again author! I said already that you’re my favorite author, and Imma do it again and again.
I just wanted to ask you again for your permission to translate stories in Russian, if that’s okay with you, can I translate some of them one by one? Maybe eventually all of them... of course with credits! And you can message me anytime if you want a link or anything.
I want to ask you this once, so I won’t bother you later, asking permission to each story. It’s okay if you say no.
Thank you for your time and great stories. Stay healthy and take care!
xStyftx #6
Chapter 1: gosh this was so beautifully written. The cabin on the cliff, the line in between,.. every details is potrayed in just the way it was supposed to be . It kind of reminds me to some film scenes and setups ( that i somehow only vaguely recall. )
The ending was like a bitter after taste. It left me wondering what had happened to Irene, and what would happen to Seulgi later on.
I dont tear up at the end of the story, i just feel rather sad, and empty. But after all, im satisfied with how the story had turned out.
You've done a great job. Im looking forward to read more of your writtings. Please keep up the great works !
Melonny
#7
Chapter 1: I'm not crying *wipes tears* your the one whose crying! I should have expected this based on the tags but... It hurts, why why whyyyy.... Anyway thankyou for the story authornim *reads the story again and cries*
onlyforSR_
#8
Chapter 1: Okay I may be one week late bcs I had to heal my leg and no gadgets allowed BUT LISTENING TO EXO - UNIVERSE WHILE READING THIS WAS A REGRET

I'M JUST GONNA SOB IN THE CORNER OF MY BED
gomtokkim
2140 streak #9
Chapter 1: When you said you love writing angst I didn't know that you write angst that can break hearts and now mine is broken..... (I'm being dramatic... but it's true). It's sad that Irene did everything for Seulgi but Seulgi realized it late.... anyways, thank you for this story!!!
love4hyewon
#10
Chapter 1: So beautiful but painful at the same time...