In Just One Moment
Chapter 1: The Fall~
The wind howled at the top of the hill, brushing through the trees and carrying the weight of a tense moment. Two figures stood near the edge—a woman and a young boy. They weren’t just standing—they were struggling.
The boy had a gun in his hand. His eyes were filled with fear and pain. The woman was trying to take the gun away from him. Her hands trembled as she gripped his arm.
Woman
“Let it go! You’re not thinking straight.”
The woman pleaded, trying to pull the gun from his hand.
The boy cried, his voice breaking. His body trembled as he tried to keep hold of the weapon.
Woman
“Please… don’t do this.”
She begged, still fighting to take the gun.
Boy
“Just leave me alone!”
In the struggle, the boy pushed her. She stumbled backward—right toward the edge of the cliff.
The boy raised the gun. His hands shook.
Woman
“I’ll leave… I’ll never come ba—”
The woman’s scream echoed as the bullet hit her stomach. Her eyes widened in pain and shock. Her hand reached out to the boy, as if begging him to catch her.
Down into the deep darkness of the cliff.
The boy stood frozen, the gun still in his hand. His chest rose and fell in quick, shaky breaths.
Suddenly, footsteps thundered behind him.
A man screamed as he ran to the edge, just in time to see the woman disappear into the shadows below.
He whispered again, falling to his knees. His eyes searched the depths, but there was no sign of her. No trace. No hope.
Then his gaze turned to the boy.
And his grief turned into rage.
Boy
“I… I didn’t mean to…”
The boy stammered, voice trembling.
A loud slap echoed through the air.
The boy held his cheek, pain burning through his skin. Tears welled in his eyes.
Man
“You were that jealous of her?”
Man
“So jealous you killed her?”
Boy
“No! I swear, I didn’t kill her!”
Man
“I would’ve believed you,”
The man said coldly, his voice shaking,
Man
“but I saw it. I saw you pull the trigger. With my own eyes.”
Suddenly, a firm voice came from behind.
Police officer
“You are under arrest for murder.”
A police officer said, stepping forward. He had arrived with the man—and had seen everything.
The boy backed away, shaking his head.
Boy
“No! I didn’t kill her! Please, believe me!”
Police officer
“Tell your story at the station.”
The officer replied as he grabbed the boy’s wrists and began cuffing him.
Boy
“Kook, please! You believe me, right?”
The boy begged, eyes desperate.
Boy
“I didn’t do anything!”
Man
“Arrest him. He murdered my best friend.”
The boy stopped struggling.
His heart stopped beating for a second—not because of the handcuffs, not because of the police—but because of his voice. The man who had once called him by the sweetest names… now called him a murderer.
Somewhere far away, in a tall building made of glass and steel, footsteps echoed on a polished marble floor. A man in a black suit hurried through the hallway, his face filled with worry.
He stopped in front of a large door and knocked once before entering.
Inside sat a man at a desk—the CEO. His face was cold, his posture sharp, and his eyes were unreadable.
?
“Kim Taehyung has been arrested.”
The CEO didn’t respond. But something shifted in his eyes.
?
“He was arrested… for the murder of JK’s childhood best friend.”
Riri
Hey everyone! I'm here with my very first story—an original one that I wrote myself.
Riri
Please pardon any mistakes, and let me know if the story or the dialogue sounds cliché.
Riri
Also, would you like me to continue writing this story?
Riri
Byee! Have a nice day!
Chapter 2: Silence Speaks~
At the police station, inside the interrogation room, everything was being recorded—every word, every breath, every twitch of emotion. Hidden cameras and microphones lined the walls to make sure the truth could never be denied.
The Boy sat in the cold metal chair, his hands still cuffed. Across from him sat the same officer who had arrested him just hours ago.
The officer leaned forward, eyes sharp.
Police officer
“Why did you kill Song Mi-hee, Kim Taehyung?”
But Taehyung didn’t reply.
He stared at the table, his face completely blank—emotionless. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to defend himself. He just had no strength left. He had already been judged as a murderer long before he had the chance to speak.
Behind the one-way glass, someone was watching. Listening. Every expression on Taehyung’s face was being studied.
Police officer
“Kim Taehyung!”
The officer barked again, more sharply now.
Police officer
“I asked you a question! Why did you shoot and push Song Mi-hee off that cliff?”
Taehyung looked up slowly.
Then he let out a bitter laugh. It wasn’t loud—it was hollow, sarcastic. A laugh not aimed at the officer, but at himself. At his own foolishness.
Foolish for believing.
Believing him.
Believing that he would never leave.
Believing that he would always be by his side.
Believing that his promises were real.
But all of it… it was just a dream built on sand, washed away in a single wave.
Kim Taehyung
“Why are you even asking me?”
Taehyung said, his voice low and cold.
Kim Taehyung
“Didn’t you already decide I’m the killer? So what’s the point of asking the same question again and again?”
His eyes were dull. If someone looked closely, they’d see nothing but emptiness. But beneath that emptiness… was pain. Deep pain. His once innocent eyes were now filled with betrayal, fear, and unshed tears—tears he refused to let fall, because he didn’t want to look weak.
The officer softened his tone slightly.
Police officer
“Taehyung, we need to understand what really happened. Why did you shoot her? Tell us the truth. Help us help you.”
Taehyung met the officer’s eyes and asked calmly,
Kim Taehyung
“And if I say I didn’t kill her… will you believe me?”
Taehyung smiled faintly, without joy.
Kim Taehyung
“Exactly. So what’s the use of talking when no one is ready to listen?”
Behind the glass, the man who had been silently observing turned to his subordinate and whispered an order.
Back inside the room, the officer exhaled slowly, clearly frustrated. Taehyung wasn’t answering—just questioning in return.
Suddenly, the door creaked open. Another officer stepped inside and whispered something to the lead officer.
Police officer
“Take him away.”
Police officer
“Put him in a cell.”
The officers escorted Taehyung out of the room, his feet dragging slightly as if the weight of the world was on his shoulders.
Inside the surveillance room, the man who had been watching Taehyung the whole time didn’t say a word. His eyes followed the screen until Taehyung disappeared from view.
Then he turned around and walked away, his steps quick and firm.
He entered the office of the Commissioner.
Inside, a man was already sitting there, his eyes red with anger and grief.
Commissioner
“Why are you here, Mr. Jeon?”
The commissioner asked coldly, his voice firm.
Man
“Hyung, Taehyung… Taehyung killed Mi-hee.”
His hands clenched into fists as tears of rage slipped from his eyes.
Man
“I never thought he could do this.”
Man
“I trusted him. I left him with his family. But if only I hadn’t—if only I hadn’t left him there, she would still be alive.”
The commissioner silently offered him a glass of water.
Commissioner
“Why do you think Taehyung killed Mi-hee?”
Commissioner
“What if he didn’t?”
The younger man shook his head.
Man
“I would have believed that too… if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes. He pushed her, Hyung. He shot her. She reached out to him, but he didn’t even try to catch her.”
His voice cracked, rising with anger.
Man
“She fell! And he just stood there!”
The commissioner sighed and looked away.
Commissioner
“Sometimes what we see with our own eyes… isn’t the full truth. You should’ve let him explain his side. But now, with your statement, even if he’s innocent, saving him won’t be easy.”
Man
“You think what I saw was wrong?”
The man asked in disbelief.
Man
“If Taehyung didn’t do it, then who pushed her? Who fired the gun? Are you saying Mi-hee tried to kill herself? That’s ridiculous. You’re making no sense.”
He stood up, voice hardening.
Man
“Please, don’t try to protect him, Hyung. He killed her. He deserves punishment.”
Commissioner
“The court will decide that.”
The commissioner said coldly.
Man
“Then promise me you won’t interfere.”
The man said, his voice bitter.
Man
“Promise me you won’t try to save him.”
He turned and walked away without waiting for an answer.
The same man who once held Taehyung close with love and care… now hated him with everything he had.
The same man who promised to never let him cry… had become the reason Taehyung was breaking.
Elsewhere, in a black car speeding down the road, the air inside was heavy.
The CEO sitting in the backseat had an aura so cold, it made the man’s hands tremble slightly on the wheel. His face was stone, his eyes blank—but if someone dared to look closely, they would see fire behind that stillness. A storm waiting to break.
The man swallowed hard, choosing his words carefully.
?
“Boss… why are we going to the crime scene?”
The kind of silence that warned: Don’t ask again.
And so, the man focused on the road ahead, praying not to say anything wrong.
Riri
Yoo, tell me honestly — do the story and dialogues sound cliché?
Chapter 3: Beneath the Silence~
On a lonely road, a black car sped forward, slicing through the stillness of the day. Behind it, several cars followed, keeping a close distance. Inside the lead car, a heavy silence lingered. One man sat still, cloaked in a cold, dark aura. The other man gripped the wheel tightly, silently praying they would reach their destination soon.
Finally, the car reached a remote, eerie location—silent, lifeless, and forgotten. This was the place where Song Mi-hee had fallen to her death.
The man said, releasing the breath he hadn’t realized he was holding.
A low hum came from the person in the back seat. Cold. Emotionless.
The man quickly stepped out, hurrying to open the door for his boss—but the person had already pushed it open himself, like he couldn’t stand to stay inside a second longer.
The man—aka the CEO—stepped out of the car and looked coldly at the place with his dark, piercing eyes. The area was sealed off with barriers, clearly showing that no one was allowed to enter. A normal person wouldn’t even dare to set foot here, nor would they be permitted to—but he could, and he would. He would, to save an innocent person.
He began walking toward the spot where everything had happened, fully aware that he couldn’t afford to waste even a second. His bodyguards followed closely behind.
CEO
“Start searching the entire area. Don’t leave a single corner unchecked.”
He commanded coldly, a clear warning in his tone—if they slacked off or missed even the smallest detail, the consequences wouldn’t be good.
Came the unified, firm response from his bodyguards.
After giving the order and making sure they were doing their job properly, the CEO began walking toward the edge of the cliff. He stared into the hollow depth below, scanning every part of the cliff's edge with sharp, focused gazes.
CEO
“Did they recover the body?”
He asked, not looking away from the dark drop.
The man replied cautiously.
?
“Her body has been sent for postmortem.”
The CEO’s voice was firm, his questions coming one after another.
CEO
“Where does this forest end? Where did they find her body? Is there any village or human settlement nearby?”
The man swallowed and answered quickly.
?
“There’s a dense forest beyond this point. Her body was found deep inside. There’s no sign of human life near the area. But if you walk far enough, there’s a village... a tribe lives there. They have no connection to the outside world—they live in isolation and don’t allow anyone to enter their land.”
The man reported, sharing all the information he had gathered.
The CEO nodded slightly, processing the information.
CEO
“Any CCTV cameras around?”
?
“No, Boss. This is an abandoned place. No cameras.”
The CEO finally turned away from the cliff, eyes cold as ice.
CEO
“Send Team Fox to search the forest where her body was found. Every inch—rivers, mud, trees, caves. Everything must be checked. No mistakes.”
The man replied, already pulling out his phone.
What is Team Fox? Team Fox is a group known for their sharp thinking, cleverness, and keen senses. The team consists of eight people. They are intelligent, strategic, and extremely observant—and why wouldn’t they be? Their leader is the CEO himself. He’s the one who trained them and shaped them into the sharp, strategic, and highly observant team they are today. They are called Team Fox because foxes are known for their cleverness, cunning nature, and heightened senses.
The man moved a few steps away to call Team Fox and deliver the order.
Meanwhile, the CEO’s eyes fixed on a specific spot—something subtle, something others had missed. But not him.
?
“Boss, Team Fox is on their way.”
The CEO gave a faint hum.
CEO
“What about the bail?”
The man hesitated, clearly uncomfortable. This was the one question he had hoped his boss wouldn’t ask.
?
“Boss... Kim Taehyung’s bail has been rejected.”
The CEO’s gaze sharpened.
The man answered carefully.
?
“The court denied it... because of JK’s statement. He’s the main witness. He claimed he saw Mr. Kim pushing and shooting Song Mi-hee.”
A fire lit in the CEO’s eyes. His fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
CEO
“That foolish Jeon...”
He growled between gritted teeth.
Pulling out his phone, the CEO made a call. The person on the other end picked up after three rings.
Boy
📱“Wah! What did I do to get a call from the great CEO himself?”
Came a playful, amused voice. It wasn’t mockery, just surprise.
CEO
📱“I’m not in the mood for jokes.”
Park Jimin
📱“Whoa, whoa. Calm down, Mr. CEO.”
Jimin replied, still amused.
Park Jimin
📱“What’s wrong? I know you’re not calling for small talk. You didn’t even use my business line.”
CEO
📱“How long does it take to get someone out on bail in a murder case?”
CEO
📱“There’s a witness who claims he saw the murder.”
Jimin’s voice turned serious.
Park Jimin
📱“You know as well as I do—you’re trying to hold water in your hands. If there’s an eyewitness and murder charges involved, bail is almost impossible before the hearing.”
The CEO already knew that. But he was desperate.
CEO
📱“I know... but is there really no way to get him out? Any way at all?”
His voice held a rare urgency that Jimin didn’t miss.
Park Jimin
📱“Who is it, Mr. CEO?”
Jimin asked after a short pause.
The CEO went quiet. Then said softly,
Park Jimin
📱“The same Taehyung you...”
After a long silence, Jimin finally said,
Park Jimin
📱“There might be a way. But only after 24 hours.”
The CEO was about to speak, but Jimin cut him off.
Park Jimin
📱“Don’t ask me how. And send me all the information about Taehyung. I need to know everything.”
Jungkook said, then ended the call and put his phone away.
CEO
“Send all the information to Jimin. Everything. And make sure Taehyung is treated well. He shouldn’t face any discomfort in there.”
Choi San
?/San:
“Yes, Boss.”
Riri
Why do I feel like I stretched this scene/chapter a lot?? 🙃🤷🏻♀️
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