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In a bustling modern city where ancient secrets and mysterious powers collide with everyday life, 22-year-old Ethan Cross seems like your average college student. Behind his unassuming demeanor lies a man shrouded in secrets—a masked vigilante known only as "Virtuoso," feared by criminals and sought after by powerful organizations.

Ethan is overpowered, sarcastic, and ridiculously skilled at everything he does. But there's one thing he’s terrible at: romance. When the enigmatic and fiercely independent Mia Harper stumbles into his life, she unknowingly becomes the key to unraveling a conspiracy that ties Ethan's past to an ancient prophecy.

Between laugh-out-loud moments, explosive action, and unexpected twists, Ethan navigates his double life while trying to protect Mia, keep his identity hidden, and maybe—just maybe—figure out how to confess his feelings without being a complete disaster.

The Masked Virtuoso

Ethan stood at the window, golden eyes scanning the city below. The whisper from the night before still lingered in his mind. It hadn't been an illusion.

Behind him, Mia leaned against the wall, arms crossed. "You gonna tell me what's going on, or are we just gonna stare at the skyline all night?"

Mia nodded. "Yeah. And I don't like it."

Ethan's gaze darkened. "Neither do I."

He turned away from the window. There was only one way to find out what was happening. And that meant calling the others.

The team gathered at Selene's place, her study filled with ancient texts and Rift records. A fire crackled in the corner, casting long shadows across the room.

Selene placed a thick tome on the table. "I checked the Rift archives. The energy signatures appearing in the city… they're not random."

The Old Ones Return