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 hall stretched endlessly, each mirror shimmering with eerie light. Marcus's footsteps echoed on the polished floor, his reflection shifting and distorting in the glass. He kept his eyes forward, but the whispers began almost immediately.

He whirled toward the nearest mirror—and recoiled. The face staring back wasn't his. It was twisted with rage and despair, eyes hollow and lifeless.

"This is what you become," it hissed.

Marcus stumbled backward, only to collide with another mirror. In this one, his reflection sat on the throne of cubes, the chains around Emily tightening until she disappeared into the light.

"No!" Marcus slammed his fist against the glass—but the image didn't waver.

"Every choice leads here," the reflection's voice echoed through the hall. "You cannot escape it."

Marcus closed his eyes, breathing heavily. He had to stay focused. Emily was still out there. He couldn't let fear control him.

When he opened his eyes, one mirror stood out. It didn't reflect him at all. Instead, it showed a door—the same door he had opened before.

Glass rained down, cutting his skin as the whispers rose to a deafening roar.

"CHOOSE!" the reflection's voice commanded.

And behind him, the sound of footsteps approached.

Mirrors of Fate