NyeFrey97
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The war on the battlefield may have ended with an honorable discharge, but for former elite sniper Kim Taehyung, a different kind of battle is just beginning at home.
After a devastating injury leaves him permanently blind in his right eye, Taehyung is forced to trade his rifle for civilian life, returning to the quiet apartment he shares with his lover, Jungkook. But the transition isn't easy. Behind his trademark stoic expression lies a mind haunted by the phantom sting of the trenches, sudden flashbacks triggered by the loudest noises, and the quiet frustration of navigating a world that now has a permanent blind spot.
Step by step, Taehyung must learn to redefine who he is when he's no longer a soldier. Standing firmly by his left side is Jungkook, whose patient love, grounding touch, and protective care ensure that Taehyung never feels truly lost in the dark. Supported by the constant comfort of their two dogs, Bam and Yeontan, Taehyung begins the vulnerable journey of healing-discovering that while he may have lost his perfect aim, he hasn't lost the life, or the love, that matters most.