[Nero sits across the cage — the piercing white glow of his eyes locked on El Mariachi Muerte.] You know, EMM… I used to think silence was peace. After years of static — of orders barking through earpieces, of data … Read More
The Lion Tamer
There’s a certain kind of man who doesn’t just speak to you – he captivates you. He wears a smile like a costume, a voice that warms you like a fire on a cold night, and before you realise it, … Read More
The Truth Crowns
Some men chase the crown because they believe it will heal them. Some pursue it because they think it will immortalise them. Others hunt it because they believe it is owed by birthright or duty. But the truth is this… … Read More
The Step She Chose
Sometimes the fall doesn’t start with a stumble. It starts with a single step. You don’t notice it at first. The little shifts, the choices made quietly. A door left open that shouldn’t be. Words spoken in just the wrong … Read More
The Performer
There are two kinds of people in this world – those who build legacies, and those who carry them in song. One leads through presence alone, leaving behind something permanent. The other tries to get your attention, hoping to be … Read More
Right Hand
You reached for my right hand, Ezekiel. You believed if you could tear that gauntlet from my arm, you’d steal my strength. Bring the monster to its knees. But all you did was show me where your own power lives … Read More
Cerberus Protocol
Cerberus was never meant to protect the living. He was no noble guardian, nor loyal pet. He was a jailer. A monster forged at the gates of the underworld, bred for one purpose. Not to keep evil out… But to … Read More