There are three words that define every life in Arcadia, whether we want them to or not. Three words that shape the way a man becomes who he is. Three words I have spent my entire existence running from, wrestling … Read More
The Cracked Statue
Slade Kincaid… A monument. A titan.A warrior carved from stone and iron, standing undefeated as though the very concept of loss dares not approach you. That’s the myth, isn’t it? That you are a statue — timeless, immovable, unbreakable. A … Read More
Become The Dawn
Every story has an origin. It’s the first page in a book that hasn’t been written yet — the spark, the beginning, the moment where everything changes. For some, it’s love. For others, it’s tragedy. But for people like you … Read More
“The Corrosion”
Corrosion. It begins small. Invisible. A faint tarnish, a discoloration on the surface. You don’t notice it at first. You think it’s harmless. You think it will pass. But it never does. It spreads. It eats. It devours. Quiet at … Read More
“The Experiment of Emotion”
Emotions. They are the most powerful force in the human condition. Stronger than logic. Stronger than reason. Stronger than science itself. They drive men to greatness… and just as often, they drag them into ruin. I’ve spent my life studying … Read More
What You Deserve
You ever sit and really think about what people deserve? I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. Because if life was fair—if the world operated on some perfect balance sheet of justice—then the people who hurt, the people who … Read More
The Truth Hurts
I’ve stood in fire before, Felix. I’ve walked through carnage and ruin with blood on my boots and ash in my lungs. I’ve done unspeakable things, and I’ve worn every scar like a badge of honor. That’s who I’ve always … Read More
A Bad Smell
You ever catch a bad smell? At first, it’s unbearable. It hits you, clings to you, crawls into your lungs like a sickness. You try to wave it away, scrub it off, drown it in something stronger—but it doesn’t go … Read More
Ten Years In Two
Ten years is a long time. In the first couple of years, it’s all about settling in. There’s no expectation. That year one is fresh and new. There’s bubbling excitement and belief. There’s desire. Passion. It’s about understanding what works … Read More
Indifference
[Doom stands inside a darkened room, with a wooden chair before him. There’s something in his hands. He’s fiddling with it.] “I’m not sorry.” [He shakes his head.] “I’m not not sorry.” [He shrugs.] “I’m indifferent. Indifference is a dangerous … Read More



