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When the narrator's friend Chewy vanishes after a night out, he is confronted by two enigmatic men in suits who speak Cantonese. They question him about Chewy's whereabouts, displaying a photo of him and Chewy, revealing their familiarity with their bond. Fearful for his life, the narrator flees to Seoul, Korea, seeking refuge with an old contact named Jong. He spins a false narrative to explain his sudden arrival, leaving his true motives shrouded in mystery. Comparable works include The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo