Ashes in the Wind

Whispers of a fire-demon rising from the ashes of a two-decade-old tragedy compel Prince Lee Dam to venture deep into the untamed wilderness of Joseon. Driven by duty, he sets out to hunt the rumored beast, only to discover that the creature stalking the wilds defies every expectation. Instead of a mindless monster, Dam is seized by an enormous, blue-furred entity that drags him into the depths of its shadowed cave. There, the terrifying beast undergoes a startling transformation, revealing itself as a strikingly captivating man. This enigmatic figure is Gyeol, a mythical Haetae who holds the young prince captive with a single, piercing question: "Are you the first prince who survived the flames?" Bound within the lair of a legendary being, Dam finds himself ensnared in a web far more intricate than a simple hunt. Gyeol possesses intimate knowledge of the royal secrets buried twenty years ago, forcing the prince to confront the hidden truths of his own survival. As their fates intertwine, Dam must carefully navigate a perilous bond where ancient mythic power and dangerous court history collide.