Bailonz Street 13 is a popular novel that blends Action, Fantasy, Horror and more. Written by the author Kim Song-Ro. A total of 498 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.
Synopsis
“Sometimes, secrets we can’t fathom crawl through the shadows of London.”
The protagonist finds herself trapped in a horror VR game that was set in 19th-century London, a city teeming with crime. She wakes up in the body of Jane Osmond, the assistant to the cynical and socially awkward genius detective, Liam Moore.
Her goal is simple: reach the game’s ending and return safely to the real world. However, as she and Liam unravel the mysteries of their cases, the game’s features gradually disappear, and the world, which should be mere data, feels disturbingly real.
“Who am I?”
To make matters worse, her memories of her real-life self start to fade, plunging Jane into shock.
Then, she realizes one more unsettling truth: the gray eyes of Liam Moore, who is supposed to be just an NPC, are always fixed solely on her.
🎭 System Interface: The “Gothic Victorian” Protocol
Bailonz Street 13 is a sophisticated blend of 19th-century detective mystery and Lovecraftian cosmic horror. It subverts the “VR Game” trope by systematically stripping away game features (UI, logout buttons, menus), forcing the protagonist to confront a reality that is becoming disturbingly physical, permanent, and lethal.
| Component | Classification | Tactical Implication |
| Narrative Engine | Identity Erosion | As the game UI fades, the MC’s real-world memories vanish, leading to a profound existential crisis. |
| Primary Genre | Gothic Horror / Mystery | A “Sherlock Holmes meets Cthulhu” vibe set in a meticulously researched Victorian London. |
| Atmosphere | Foggy & Intellectual | Combines the dry wit of a detective procedural with the visceral dread of supernatural “Secrets.” |
| The “System” | The Fading Anchor | Initially a guide, it eventually fails, leaving the MC with only her wits and a “Rewind” ability. |
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