We all lead different lives, speak different languages, and think different thoughts. The one thing that connects us all is solitude. These are 25 different stories of the lonely people who walk the world waiting for a cure.  ForewordCreated for The 25 Challenge by Librarian and -Tigress-The Rules:Compile 25 oneshots, using different bands each story, into a "subscribers only" collection, to be finished before December 31st, 2015The Stories: 1. Infinite (L) Title: MindfulnessWord Count: 2001Prompt: Ive seen fake gods and bad gods and demigods and would-be gods; out of all of that pantheon, if I believe in one thing... just one thing... I believe in herPlot: In the final moments of his life, Myungsoo does an exercise in mindfulness to try to achieve peace.2. 2NE1(Dara)/Big Bang(G-Dragon)Title: MercyWord Count: 2061Promt: She said, "Dont get too close. Its dark inside. Its where my demons hide." And I answered, "get too close, there is a hell inside of me, its where your demons can live."Plot: Sandara has been cursed with eternal life and a thirst for blood that she uses to punish men who are corrupt. Jiyong, the corrupt man, sways her lifestyle with a few words.3. Sonamoo (Nahyun & D.ana)Title: CondolencesWord Count: 2242Promt: Sometimes the strongest among us are the ones who smile through silent pain, cry behind closed doors, and fight battles nobody knows about.Plot: A conversation with the infamous Nahyun in a diner next to a hospital takes an unexpected turn.4. The Ark/Winner (Yuna & Taehyun)Title: Pubic LiceWord Count: 2757Promt: Those who dont believe in magic will never find it.Plot: The destruction of Yunas Entomology project leads her to meet an interesting, and frustrating, stranger .5. Trouble MakerTitle: DisbeliefWord Count: 2349Promt: People build up walls not to keep others out, but to see who cares enough to break them down.Plot: Hyuna believes in anything but love, or so she has convinced herself that she doesnt. Hyunseung loves her, and wants to change her mind.6. A-Pink (Naeun & Eunji)Title: RooftopWord Count: 2798Promt: You dont need a reason to help people.Plot: Eunji goes up to the rooftop with plans of ending her own life, not expecting to save one.7. B1A4/Oh My Girl (Baro/YooA)Title: SymptomsWord Count: 2471Promt:  The best place in the world is in the arms of someone who will not only hold you at your best, but will pick you up and hug you tight at your weakest moment.Plot: Gongchan and Jiho take an innocent visit to see Yooa in her big city home, but Baro has other intentions.8. AKMU/Ikon (Soohyun/Bobby)Title: Lions DenWord Count: 2048Promt:  Stop trying to change someone who doesnt want to change. Stop giving chances to someone who abuses your forgiveness. Stop walking back to the place where your heart ran from. Stop trusting their words, and ignoring their actions. Stop giving your all to a person who gives you nothing. Stop fighting for a relationship when youre standing in the ring alone. Stop breaking your own heart.Plot: Soohyun gets a text from an old demon.9. Twice/2PM (Jeongyeon/Junho)Title: BloomWord Count: 2969Promt:  The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of them all.Plot: Jeongyeon moved to escape, but a memory from the past threatens to disturb the peace shes made.10. Gfriend (Yerin/SinB)Title: SparkWord Count: 2392Promt:  Speak the truth even if your voice shakes.Plot: SinB loves Yerin, and she finally gets the push she needs to tell her.11. VIXX (Hongbin)Title: DawnWord Count: 2003Promt:  Ones first love is always perfect until one meets ones second love.Plot: Hongbin recounts a one night stand he had with an interesting girl.12. Red Velvet (Irene/Seulgi)Title: WindWord Count: 2048Promt:  Love sometimes comes like a dream and leaves like a nightmare.Plot: Irene says goodbye to her dear friend Seulgi.Other Stories by GivingUpTheGun: The Way It Is | Pop Culture | The Walls We Built