NXT_MARVEL

In a city where shadows hold more power than light, Detective Marcus Trent is drawn into a web of deceit, manipulation, and a chilling game that threatens to unravel everything he knows. When he receives an anonymous message promising disaster, Marcus finds himself chasing a series of cryptic clues that lead him to a mysterious figure known only as The Shadow—a mastermind pulling the strings from behind the scenes.

The clues are sinister: coordinates, encrypted messages, and cryptic warnings, all leading Marcus to a chilling truth—someone is always one step ahead. As the puzzle pieces fall into place, Marcus discovers that the game is more than just about tracking a criminal. It’s a countdown to a terrifying revelation—the endgame has already begun.

As the stakes rise and more lives are threatened, Marcus is forced to confront his own demons and question the trust he places in his colleagues. With no allies, no clear path forward, and the shadow of the mastermind looming closer, Marcus must navigate a treacherous maze of false identities, hidden motives, and twisted alliances.

The question is no longer just who is behind the chaos, but how far will they go before Marcus becomes the next pawn in a game where no one wins?

The Silent Veil: Code of Shadows

The reflection smiled—a cold, twisted imitation of Marcus's own face. The abyss rippled beneath them, a void that felt alive, waiting.

"I'm more real than you," the reflection replied. "I am your truth. Your darkness. The part of you you've always feared."

Emily pulled at Marcus's arm. "We have to go!"

But the reflection raised its hand. The cubes pulsed in unison again, and the air around them grew dense and electric.

"Why fight it?" the reflection whispered. "It's already begun. The merging cannot be stopped."

The ground cracked. Tendrils of shadow rose from the abyss, slithering toward them.

Marcus stepped forward. "I won't let this happen."

The reflection tilted its head. "You can't stop it. The choice was made the moment you touched the cube."

A tendril lashed out. Marcus dodged, barely. Emily screamed as another wrapped around her ankle, dragging her toward the edge.

"Emily!" Marcus lunged, grabbing her hand.

The reflection watched, amused. "How far will you go to save her? Would you sacrifice yourself?"

Marcus's heart pounded. The tendrils tightened.

But the reflection only smiled wider. "Decide, Marcus. Save her, or save yourself."

The cubes spun faster. The void below began to rise.

With a final, desperate look at Emily, Marcus made his choice.

Edge of Oblivion