The rhythmic whirring of servos sliced through the sterile silence of the robotics lab, the only sound accompanying Leo’s focused concentration. Before him, Rob1n, a life-sized doll with eerily human eyes, slowly blinked. A bittersweet creation, born from the unbearable ache of losing his son, Young Robin. As Leo fine-tuned Rob1n’s vocal responses, a childish … Read more
The clock strikes 2:17 AM, and a silent terror grips the town of Weaver Creek. One by one, the children from Mrs. Gandy’s class stir in their sleep, drawn by an unseen force. Young Alex Lilly, usually a sound sleeper, finds himself standing at his front door, the night air cold against his pajama-clad body. … Read more
The rain-slicked streets of Rotterdam gleam under the neon glow as a high-speed chase rips through the night. A stolen van careens wildly, narrowly avoiding trams and terrified pedestrians. Inside, the hapless criminals clutch bags of loot, their faces a mixture of fear and exhilaration. But hot on their heels is community officer Ramon, whose … Read more
The humid Marseille air hangs heavy as a ghost of a punch echoes in Bastien’s mind. Years after his career-altering knockout of Abdel Manchour’s brother, a desperate call rips Bastien from his secluded life. Abdel, now a hardened enforcer for a brutal crime syndicate, reveals a chilling truth: his nephew, Léo, has vanished. Haunted by … Read more
The crisp air of Echo Valley hangs heavy with unspoken words, a chill that settles deeper than the autumn frost. Kate Garrett, her face etched with a quiet resilience, surveys her secluded farm, a haven she’s meticulously built, a shield against a past she can’t outrun. The rhythmic clanging of the milking parlor doors is … Read more
The relentless hum of the city was a constant companion to Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother teetering on the edge. Every dawn brought another battle, another struggle to keep her head above water. Her close friend, Nicole, offered what support she could, but even their shared laughter couldn’t mask the desperation creeping into Janiyah’s eyes. … Read more
Rain lashed against the panoramic windows of the luxurious Spanish villa, mirroring the tempest brewing within Maje. Her husband’s lifeless body lay sprawled on the marble floor, a single crimson stain blooming on his crisp white shirt. Detective Salva arrived, his eyes sharp and assessing as he surveyed the opulent scene, the air thick with … Read more
Rain lashes against the neon-streaked windows of a dilapidated high-rise as sirens wail in the distance. This is the city’s underbelly, where fortunes are made and lives are lost in the blink of an eye. A botched drug heist has sent shockwaves through the criminal network, and the only person standing between complete chaos and … Read more
The city bleeds neon beneath a bruised twilight sky. Nathan Caine, a man strangely immune to pain, leads an unremarkable existence, until Sherry, the girl who painted color onto his monochrome world, vanishes. One minute she’s there, a flash of vibrant red lipstick and a shared nervous laugh; the next, just an echoing silence. As … Read more
The year is 1976. A stifling summer hangs heavy over the Shelburn household where twin brothers, young Hal and Bill, stumble upon an old, wind-up monkey in their attic. Its cymbal-clashing antics initially bring laughter, but soon, a string of gruesome accidents plague the family. Their Uncle Chip is the first to suspect the toy, … Read more