At the Bottom of Dante's Inferno - Foreword
Title: At the Bottom of Dante's Inferno
Rating: PG-13 to NC-17
Genre: Angst, Fluff, Smut, Romance
Length: Chaptered
Summary: In between business and errands, a secretive affair between Jaejoong and Yunho blooms, a relationship with a married man, that is. Yunho was married to Yoona, the person who made him the wealthy man he is today, but what if his strong attraction towards Jaejoong keeps him from being faithful to his wife? As the affair continues, Yunho and Jaejoong are pushed down to the last layer of hell, according to the hell geography designed by Dante, the author of their favorite book, The Inferno (but metaphorically of course). Frustrated, Yunho chose a sinful path to end all ultimatums threatening his relationship with Jaejoong.
Author's Note:
One thing that I must say first, I love Dante's Inferno. I am an Atheist but I certainly have to say that this very short book (very long poem actually) got me hooked. Until now, I still do believe that humans just die then rot on the earth and that paradise & hell are rather myths. I've heard of many people saying, "I want to live my life without regrets." One could plainly be referring to their goals but 'living without regrets' is more than just a goal. One can have regrets for not choosing the path to make their dreams a reality, but regrets can also be referred to humane guilts. Living without regrets is an impossible thing to accomplish. Humans are born to make mistakes since birth and the pains they cause upon others are inavoidable. LOL WTH.... I sound like my mom's Buddhist radio preacher now haha. However, I will continue. One factor of torment for sinners in Dante's Inferno is their endless guilt. The only torments that Yunjae will be experiencing in this fic is their guilt, which eventually pushes them down to the last layer of hell.
This is a rather complicated plot, but I'm willing to take on the challenge or else I'll hate myself for not putting this plot into. I must warn readers out there though, that all of our characters will be playing the bad guys in here.. yes you heard it right, including our delicate and oh so precious Yunjae. Another warning coming up! I am not an excellent writer, like many other Yaoi authors I've read from, and my grammar is just blehh... but I'm hungry for improvements, hence my decision to write this fic. In fact, I have already started writing and posting this fic up but it bothers me greatly to know that I haven't been trying my best when writing the chapters... so this is basically a re-do, and I've also added some twists to the plot. Then again, it's up to you to read this fic, but skim through the characters profile a bit before you leave? I'm not much of a Yoona fan but I just use her cuz I really can't think of any other chicks. I was thinking Boa, but I love her too much to put her in my fic ^^.
If you guys have any suggestions for the replacement of Yoona, please leave a comment. Whether you're reading the fic or not it's okay, just give me some suggestions. Yoona's image is burning in my head now and I can't seem to get it out.. It's honestly very annoying haha.
Ooh! Another thing. I'm not a very good writer so feel free to leave comments regarding my writing!
Character Profiles
Jung Yunho: Orphaned at the age of 19, Yunho is left to live and take care of his ill uncle. With the burdens of heavy medical bills, fierceful debtors, and the inability to meet everyday needs, Yunho helplessly work through the days with no intention of attending college. When his uncle passed away, debtors banged upon the almost broken doors of the Jung home, threatening the life of the already roughed-up teen. Yunho was no scaredycat.. he was lifeless and was ready to face anything that the fucked-up society pushes him into. Not until he met Im Yoona that Yunho started to realize the need to live, to start anew, to pass on the genes of the Jungs. A handsome young man in his mid twenties, with an overly charming smile, and a strange spell of attraction, Yunho took his one-in-a-million chance to hold onto the heart of the heiress to the Im Corporations. Born as a man of much capabilities, 24-years-old Yunho was soon made the representative CEO for Yoona's ill father. He became a wealthy man, swimming in luxuries, and never having to worry about money. However, this disillusional world of "life" that Yunho had built around himself shattered like broken mirrors after he meets Kim Jaejoong, the man who was capable of stealing his heart and teaching him the meaning of true love.
Kim Jaejoong: The 21-year-old model whose beauty could get him anywhere in the world, especially landing him the position as the specialized model for one of the best clothing lines in the country. What became an unknown factor of his job was how he had unwillingwily attracted Jung Yunho, the man who had everything... a married man morever. He wasn't the type to steal husbands from wives and pull families apart, but his attraction for Jung Yunho was more than just a fling; it was something more powerful than he could ever imagine, something that he couldn't survive without, almost like the air he breaths, or the water he drinks.. Unquestionably, Yunho had become his everything. Stuck in a world of constant jealousy, anger, and frustrations, Jaejoong's world came crashing down on him. This time, the natural beauty that god had blessed him with could not help him at all. Instead, it became a secret weapon stirring hatred within Yoona along with his co-workers. As the rings of men's selfishness and greed continue to guide Jaejoong and Yunho, they came to choose the path of love and betrayal, careless of what might happen in the future, if they have one that is.
Im Yoona: A 23-year-old heiress, commonly described as the flower of the Im Corporation. Yoona's grandfather owns the Im Corp, while her father is the CEO of the corporation. Once under Yunho's charms, she foolishly puts all her faith onto the man, never to even wander off to the thought that one day she would meet implacable betrayal. Yoona became the innocent victim within the non-rejectable affair between her husband and the mysterious new model. However, victim or not was out of the question when the boiling heiress blood running in her veins hungers for revenge, for claiming what rightfully belongs to her, and for numbing all pains and emotions. After discovering the rather shocking affair, behind Yoona's friendly smiles lays a rather sharp knife, ready to stab at any chance it is given. What came after the overused names "heiress" and "flower" was nothing more than a wilted rose, laying dreadfully in the dark and deepened with hatred.
Park Yoochun: A 26-year-old professional street hustler whose everyday life revolves around fighting and earning money. Despite his tough appearance, Yoochun is wholeheartedly head-over-heels for Kim Jaejoong, although his love is unrequited. Fearless and strong, Yoochun wasn't afraid to do anything that would allow his entrance into the endless depths of Jaejoong's heart; the territory so deep that no matter how much he yearned to reach, the bottom ground lays a far distance away. When he comes to realize the differences between Jaejoong's bonds for him and Yunho, Yoochun's egoistic heart comes to rage at Jaejoong's inconsiderate mind; the mind that is careless of his sacrifices. However, as he stubbornly continues to love Jaejoong, Yoochun learns that when loving a person, one must let the other live in joy's embrace. He soon becomes the assisting hand behind Yunho's plans to end all ultimatums threatening his and Jaejoong's affair.
. . . One day, for pleasure,
We read of Lancelot, by love constrained:
Alone, suspecting nothing, at our leisure.
. . .
And so was he who wrote it; that day we read
. . .
No further. . . .
(Canto II, 112-124)
Rating: PG-13 to NC-17
Genre: Angst, Fluff, Smut, Romance
Length: Chaptered
Summary: In between business and errands, a secretive affair between Jaejoong and Yunho blooms, a relationship with a married man, that is. Yunho was married to Yoona, the person who made him the wealthy man he is today, but what if his strong attraction towards Jaejoong keeps him from being faithful to his wife? As the affair continues, Yunho and Jaejoong are pushed down to the last layer of hell, according to the hell geography designed by Dante, the author of their favorite book, The Inferno (but metaphorically of course). Frustrated, Yunho chose a sinful path to end all ultimatums threatening his relationship with Jaejoong.
Author's Note:
One thing that I must say first, I love Dante's Inferno. I am an Atheist but I certainly have to say that this very short book (very long poem actually) got me hooked. Until now, I still do believe that humans just die then rot on the earth and that paradise & hell are rather myths. I've heard of many people saying, "I want to live my life without regrets." One could plainly be referring to their goals but 'living without regrets' is more than just a goal. One can have regrets for not choosing the path to make their dreams a reality, but regrets can also be referred to humane guilts. Living without regrets is an impossible thing to accomplish. Humans are born to make mistakes since birth and the pains they cause upon others are inavoidable. LOL WTH.... I sound like my mom's Buddhist radio preacher now haha. However, I will continue. One factor of torment for sinners in Dante's Inferno is their endless guilt. The only torments that Yunjae will be experiencing in this fic is their guilt, which eventually pushes them down to the last layer of hell.
This is a rather complicated plot, but I'm willing to take on the challenge or else I'll hate myself for not putting this plot into. I must warn readers out there though, that all of our characters will be playing the bad guys in here.. yes you heard it right, including our delicate and oh so precious Yunjae. Another warning coming up! I am not an excellent writer, like many other Yaoi authors I've read from, and my grammar is just blehh... but I'm hungry for improvements, hence my decision to write this fic. In fact, I have already started writing and posting this fic up but it bothers me greatly to know that I haven't been trying my best when writing the chapters... so this is basically a re-do, and I've also added some twists to the plot. Then again, it's up to you to read this fic, but skim through the characters profile a bit before you leave? I'm not much of a Yoona fan but I just use her cuz I really can't think of any other chicks. I was thinking Boa, but I love her too much to put her in my fic ^^.
If you guys have any suggestions for the replacement of Yoona, please leave a comment. Whether you're reading the fic or not it's okay, just give me some suggestions. Yoona's image is burning in my head now and I can't seem to get it out.. It's honestly very annoying haha.
Ooh! Another thing. I'm not a very good writer so feel free to leave comments regarding my writing!
Character Profiles
Jung Yunho: Orphaned at the age of 19, Yunho is left to live and take care of his ill uncle. With the burdens of heavy medical bills, fierceful debtors, and the inability to meet everyday needs, Yunho helplessly work through the days with no intention of attending college. When his uncle passed away, debtors banged upon the almost broken doors of the Jung home, threatening the life of the already roughed-up teen. Yunho was no scaredycat.. he was lifeless and was ready to face anything that the fucked-up society pushes him into. Not until he met Im Yoona that Yunho started to realize the need to live, to start anew, to pass on the genes of the Jungs. A handsome young man in his mid twenties, with an overly charming smile, and a strange spell of attraction, Yunho took his one-in-a-million chance to hold onto the heart of the heiress to the Im Corporations. Born as a man of much capabilities, 24-years-old Yunho was soon made the representative CEO for Yoona's ill father. He became a wealthy man, swimming in luxuries, and never having to worry about money. However, this disillusional world of "life" that Yunho had built around himself shattered like broken mirrors after he meets Kim Jaejoong, the man who was capable of stealing his heart and teaching him the meaning of true love.
Kim Jaejoong: The 21-year-old model whose beauty could get him anywhere in the world, especially landing him the position as the specialized model for one of the best clothing lines in the country. What became an unknown factor of his job was how he had unwillingwily attracted Jung Yunho, the man who had everything... a married man morever. He wasn't the type to steal husbands from wives and pull families apart, but his attraction for Jung Yunho was more than just a fling; it was something more powerful than he could ever imagine, something that he couldn't survive without, almost like the air he breaths, or the water he drinks.. Unquestionably, Yunho had become his everything. Stuck in a world of constant jealousy, anger, and frustrations, Jaejoong's world came crashing down on him. This time, the natural beauty that god had blessed him with could not help him at all. Instead, it became a secret weapon stirring hatred within Yoona along with his co-workers. As the rings of men's selfishness and greed continue to guide Jaejoong and Yunho, they came to choose the path of love and betrayal, careless of what might happen in the future, if they have one that is.
Im Yoona: A 23-year-old heiress, commonly described as the flower of the Im Corporation. Yoona's grandfather owns the Im Corp, while her father is the CEO of the corporation. Once under Yunho's charms, she foolishly puts all her faith onto the man, never to even wander off to the thought that one day she would meet implacable betrayal. Yoona became the innocent victim within the non-rejectable affair between her husband and the mysterious new model. However, victim or not was out of the question when the boiling heiress blood running in her veins hungers for revenge, for claiming what rightfully belongs to her, and for numbing all pains and emotions. After discovering the rather shocking affair, behind Yoona's friendly smiles lays a rather sharp knife, ready to stab at any chance it is given. What came after the overused names "heiress" and "flower" was nothing more than a wilted rose, laying dreadfully in the dark and deepened with hatred.
Park Yoochun: A 26-year-old professional street hustler whose everyday life revolves around fighting and earning money. Despite his tough appearance, Yoochun is wholeheartedly head-over-heels for Kim Jaejoong, although his love is unrequited. Fearless and strong, Yoochun wasn't afraid to do anything that would allow his entrance into the endless depths of Jaejoong's heart; the territory so deep that no matter how much he yearned to reach, the bottom ground lays a far distance away. When he comes to realize the differences between Jaejoong's bonds for him and Yunho, Yoochun's egoistic heart comes to rage at Jaejoong's inconsiderate mind; the mind that is careless of his sacrifices. However, as he stubbornly continues to love Jaejoong, Yoochun learns that when loving a person, one must let the other live in joy's embrace. He soon becomes the assisting hand behind Yunho's plans to end all ultimatums threatening his and Jaejoong's affair.
. . . One day, for pleasure,
We read of Lancelot, by love constrained:
Alone, suspecting nothing, at our leisure.
. . .
And so was he who wrote it; that day we read
. . .
No further. . . .
(Canto II, 112-124)