The incandescent glow of Krypton cast long shadows as Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van desperately prepared a small vessel. Their son, Kal-El, the last hope of their dying world, hurtled through the cosmos towards a small blue planet. Years later, in the bustling metropolis of Metropolis, a mild-mannered reporter named Clark Kent clumsily navigated the Daily … Read more
The roar of the crowd fades into a tense silence as President Sam Clarke, a man more comfortable in a tailored suit than on a battlefield, locks eyes with the steely gaze of UK Prime Minister Will Derringer across a crowded NATO summit. Their nations, once steadfast allies, now teeter on the brink of diplomatic … Read more
The sterile white walls of a Cambridge research facility stand in stark contrast to the barbaric images flashing across a bank of monitors – chimpanzees subjected to unimaginable torment. Animal rights activists break in, unaware of the horror they are about to unleash. Ignoring the frantic warnings of a lone scientist, they release the caged … Read more
Rain lashed against the grimy windows of a Colombian safehouse, mirroring the storm brewing inside ex-con Kris Chaney. He held Elisa, a frightened young girl, close, a promise to her dying mother etched into his soul. He had to get her out, away from the viper’s nest she was born into. Vincente, her ruthless gangster … Read more
The murky depths of the river held secrets darker than the silt that swirled around the submerged car. Sunlight struggled to penetrate the surface, casting long, dancing shadows that played tricks on the eyes. Dylan ‘Bull’ Maddock, ever the cocky leader, surveyed the scene from the boat, barking orders at his ragtag team. Janusz Wojcik, … Read more
The biting wind howled through Blackwood Valley, a symphony of dread only the trees could truly understand. One year had passed since Melanie Paul vanished without a trace, swallowed by the mountain’s unforgiving wilderness. Now, her sister, Clover, driven by a desperate hope and gnawing grief, leads a group of friends back to the site … Read more
In a kingdom veiled in ancient forests and whispered legends, a shadow falls with the disappearance of the benevolent King. The once vibrant land is now suffocating under the cruel reign of the Evil Queen, her vanity a venomous blight upon all that is good. But hope flickers in the heart of Princess Snow White … Read more
The rhythmic clang of the rollercoaster ratcheted higher, each click a chilling metronome counting down to disaster. Stefanie Reyes jolted awake, sweat plastering her hair to her forehead, the dream a horrifying replay. It always began the same: a seemingly ordinary day at the Campbell family’s annual summer barbecue, culminating in unspeakable carnage on the … Read more
Dust motes danced in the shafts of Beijing sunlight, illuminating the ancient training hall where Li Fong moved with the grace of a seasoned warrior, a prodigy under the watchful eye of Mr. Han. But the peace shatters with a sudden, devastating tragedy, forcing Li and his mother to flee halfway across the world to … Read more
The soft hum of polite conversation filled the air at “The Gilded Lily,” a restaurant draped in muted elegance, far removed from Violet’s usual Tuesday nights. She nervously smoothed her dress, a splash of color in the dimly lit room, as Henry, her date, pulled out her chair with an easy smile. He was everything … Read more