#fic:theruin

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the ruin universe | masterlist

The Ruin Universe Collection The Ruin Universe consists of a collection stand-alone stories, tied together by the relationships between characters and the new world they've all been forced to adapt to. It's not necessary to read every story, though the parallels will enhance the experience.

Bloodlines | Just Like Before | Crave (Coming Soon)

Welcome to the world of The Ruin.

It's been two years since a scientific disaster exposed the world to the lamia trait. The World Health Organization estimates that at least 60% of the population changed during those first few months. People returned from their first death free of disease and seemingly unaging with enhanced stamina, strength, and senses. The only drawback? An intense craving for human blood.

All now live in a world adapted, with lucrative markets for synthetic blood substitutes and less savory markets catering to human trade. Rumors are whispered each day of hidden human settlements spanning across the globe, of clandestine alliances between predator and prey, and of government conspiracies about what exactly caused the ruin of humanity and whether there is a way forward...or a way back.

Characters

Park Jimin | Vampire — Owner of Ardence, an upscale bar and lounge backed by Min Industries' entertainment sector, that now caters to vampyric tastes, among other things. Keeping his human girlfriend safe is his highest priority, from vampires with no control over their bloodlust and from his own rare moments of weakness. He'd do just about anything if it meant she could become a vampire too. Anything.

Min Yoongi | Vampire — One of the first to turn, Yoongi discovered early on that there existed no blood that agreed with him. He's spent the last two years a starved man, only the cruel legacy of his family and the disappearance of his best friend left to fill his days. Only recently has he found someone whose blood is unnervingly appetizing. It's kind of a miracle he hasn't killed her. Yet.

Jung Hoseok | ??? — His whereabouts are currently unknown, as are his genetic and vital status. Best friends with Yoongi since before they could walk, Hoseok would literally follow his twin flame into fire. When an unexpected discovery about the Min family dynasty threatened to break Yoongi, Hoseok was the one there to hold the pieces together. Blessed with a brilliant mind, he vowed to fix everything, no matter the cost. They could get through anything. Together.

Jeon Jungkook | Vampire — Former military special ops agent Jeon found his one and only chance at freedom thanks to the Ruin. He now works on behalf of the Company, where not much else is known about him or his shrouded past. Recently, he has conducted contractual business on behalf of the Company with one Park Jimin. He's certain his benefactor will be interested to know that not only does Mr. Park have a close relationship with Min Industries, but he also has a marked, full-blooded human housed on his property. But all information comes at a price.

Kim Taehyung | Vampire — Park Jimin's half-brother. A former investigative journalist currently employed by Min Industries' security division. He has a strange knack for tying together frayed threads of information and charming the pants off of anyone within a hundred foot radius. Married to Zahera, daughter of the police commissioner general, and boy does he consider himself a lucky bastard for it.

Kim Namjoon | Vampire

— A highly sought after attorney who specializes in both business and criminal law. Lawful neutral 85% of the time. Mainly employed by Min Industries, though he often picks up freelance cases, irrespective of conflicts of interest. Married to Kim Seokjin.

Kim Seokjin | Vampire

— A curious man of eclectic tastes. Owner of Not What It Seams bespoke and luxury clothing store. A master tailor, sommelier, and ballistics expert. Married to Kim Namjoon.

Updated: Nov 17, 2024