Hyun Lee, a corporate employee in China, was under intense pressure. His deadline to deliver a presentation has been delayed. Today is New Year's Eve, and he needs to convince his boss to give him a time extension. He saw his boss getting inside the lift and rushed towards it. But alas he couldn't reach before the door closed. He speeded towards the stairs and accidentally collided with his colleague. His colleague held a hot coffee mug, which spilled all over Hyun. He didn't even have time to do first aid, he ran through the stairs. Finally he reached his boss. Mr. Chan is a cool minded person he listened to Hyun, but now he's on probation. Tonight when he was walking back home or rather dragging his body till he reaches his apartment. He started thinking back how after his father died, his mom had held them steady, doing every odd job to sustain them. He was walking deep in thought and did not notice some ashes on the side of the road until his feet landed on them. "Hey man, what did you do, now evil spirits will get you", came a elderly voice from behind him. "I can help you get rid of it, come to me." He didn't pay attention, scamming is high these days. He kept dragging himself instead. After a while he reached his destination. He went to take a bath, he can still feel the burning sensation of the coffee. Usually he felt relaxed after a bath, but not today, he felt his breathing quickening , he was feeling sweaty even under the shower. Tightened shoulders were not easing, he also felt a gentle tremor all over his body. He lives alone in his apartment, sometimes he feels lonely, sometimes freedom. He ate his dinner, went to bed and fell asleep instantly. After a little sleep he woke up scared at 3 am. He slowly opened his eyes to darkness. Heart beating faster as he realized he's not alone. A faint creaking sound came from downstairs. His mind started racing. "Is someone there? "Did I forget to lock the door?" wondered Hyun. He kept on looking further. Shadows were dancing on the walls, a faint moonlight was coming through the curtains.There was a creaking, silence.
There was also a stale air,a hint of last night's dinner.He sat till it became morning. It must have been an illusion, he was stressed last night. He got up, freshened up and went to his office.
"Hey hyun can't wait to party,tomorrow," one of his colleagues, Stephen said. Hyun felt a bit relaxed. Partying is a good way to be stress free. "So when and where is this party?, asked Hyun. " Well, tomorrow after the work is over, we will go to celebrate the new year onto my house and party all night. The first day should be celebrated so that we stay blessed all year round", said his colleague. Hyun was confused for a while, the first day! Wasn't that today? Then his phone rang, it was his boss on the other side. "Mr. Lee is the presentation ready? I want it on my desk before today evening." he cut the call after saying this. But Hyun wasn't feeling right,didn't he convince...