
InMemoriam
Luminary
★★★★★
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This is a dark and twisted tale of a man who gets more than he bargained for.
The story follows a depressed and lonely man who feels like a failure in every aspect of his life. One day, on the subway, he encounters a homeless beggar woman who offers him a wish in exchange for a meager four cents. Sarcastically, he wishes for "two girlfriends."
To his horror, he returns home to find two beautiful, nude women in his apartment, who introduce themselves as Tuo and Oan—his new girlfriends. Initially, he's overjoyed, as they cater to his every desire, fulfilling his long-held fantasies of affection and intimacy.
However, their devotion quickly turns controlling and sinister. They become possessive, cold, and physically abusive, trapping him in his apartment and forcing his compliance. He realizes they are not real women, but something "more real than real," a chilling manifestation of his wish.
Terrified, he manages to escape and encounters the beggar woman again. She explains that the wish was "proportional to his generosity" and to undo it, he must give "all of it"—everything he possesses.
The story concludes with the man becoming homeless. Living on the streets, he experiences true hardship and, in doing so, finds a new perspective on life. He learns empathy, connects with real people, and comes to appreciate genuine human connection over his previous self-pity and superficial desires. After eight months, he finally gets back on his feet, finding a true "reward" in his newfound freedom and self-sufficiency, free from the terrifying "gift" he once wished for.