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 shards of the world fell around them like glass, each fragment reflecting moments of their lives—distorted and broken. Marcus felt weightless, the ground no longer beneath his feet. The void stretched endlessly, and Emily's scream still echoed in his ears.

The reflection hovered across from him, untouched by the chaos. "This is what your choice has wrought," it said, voice cold and emotionless.

Marcus clenched his fists. "Where is Emily?"

"She's where your fear placed her—on the edge of existence, waiting for your courage to save her. But you've never been brave, Marcus. Only desperate."

The shards twisted, forming a staircase into the unknown. Marcus ran, each step disintegrating behind him. The reflection followed, always one step ahead.

At the top stood a door—a door that pulsed with the same light as the cubes. Marcus reached for it.

"Open it," the reflection whispered. "And see the truth."

He hesitated. But Emily's cry broke through his doubt.

When his vision cleared, he stood in a mirror of their world—except it was wrong. Skies bled crimson. Cities floated in ruin. And at the center, a throne made of the cubes.

Emily was there, bound by chains of light.

The reflection stood beside the throne. "To save her, you must take the seat."

"What happens if I do?" Marcus demanded.

The chains tightened around Emily.

And Marcus had never been so afraid.

Point of No Return