The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread, #1)

by Sophie Kim

The mortal realm of Iseung disgusts him, but there is one feature—and, mind you, one feature only—that he finds he does not loathe with the entire expanse of his bitter soul. Coffee.

He finds, amusedly, that she reminds him of a panda. An emotionally perturbed panda who has witnessed two drownings.

It’s pathetic, really, how many of the creatures believe that Seokga has the capacity to unlock an entire plane of existence when he cannot even shape-shift into a rabbit. A rabbit.

glowering with as much revulsion as he can muster (which is a truly impressive amount).

god and gumiho

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Hani leans against the wall opposite him and grins. “You really do look striking.” Insufferable fox. “Not another word,” Seokga mutters, fantasizing about the coffee she has promised him. Icy. Cold. Caffeine. He needs it now. She winks, toying with a silky strand of brown hair. “I’ve always loved a man in uniform,” she replies with another one of those wicked smiles. “And you fit the look quite well, Seokga.” “Be quiet.” The elevator doors cannot open quickly enough. Hani pouts as she holds out her hands, pressing her wrists together. He watches incredulously as she bats her eyes. “Arrest me, Officer—” The elevator doors slide open with a cheerful ding! Finally. Seokga sends Hani a final scowl before exiting, cursing his father violently for creating the world and, subsequently, creating annoying gumiho who do not know when to keep silent.

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“And this is my assistant. An Noying.” Hani chokes in outrage; Seokga presses on.