Dante watched the streets blur past in the seat next to Silver Sable. The mercenary lady drove a sleek black 2008 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG, the kind of armored beast that suited Silver Sable’s wealth and mercenary roots. They pulled up to a newly constructed five-story building in Midtown. Glass and Read more…
Dante woke with a groan, his entire body protesting the simple act of staying alive. His new body had never felt this exhausted. On top of that, he felt an odd pulsing warmth in his chest. Not painful. Not annoying. Just comfortable. [Clarifying Administrator’s confusion. You have developed new physical Read more…
Silver Sable sat at Smokie’s, eyes fixed on locked on the door as her fingers tapped the table. Every coming customer shuddered under her cold, murderous gaze. Many turned around, lacking the courage to step inside. Of course, some brave souls called her out on her unnecessary hostility. She silenced Read more…
Unleashing fifteen grand in a single shopping spree for a small apartment looked more simple than you’d expect. Boxes upon boxes filled the apartment—fresh clothes, cookware, essential gadgets, and even a sleek espresso machine for his caffeine needs. And loads of bubble wrap. “Where the hell do I start?” Dante Read more…
Felicia sat in the cafe, staring at the magazine. Dante’s words echoed in her mind like a favorite song on repeat even after the couple departed. Were they con artists? No, they knew too much for that. They couldn’t be undercover cops as they’d just throw her in prison without Read more…
The day after 2008 started, Felicia Hardy stood before a flower shop in the bustling mall. Her striking green eyes were locked onto clusters of roses, the black ones in particular had a hypnotizing effect on her. The velvety petals seemed to absorb light. The soft yet lingering fragrance layered Read more…
Smokie’s was a mid-sized BBQ restaurant tucked between a boutique and a coffee shop in Midtown. The interior was well lit and decorated nicely with New Year greetings. The smell of smoked meat, spices, and charcoal hit Dante the moment he walked in, and his stomach immediately reminded him that Read more…
Dante’s eyes snapped open to a sprawling city blanketed in a layer of snow. Some surfaces glistened faintly as the pale winter sun rose. Plumes of steam rose steadily from rooftop vents and heating systems. Down on the streets, the avenues remained quiet. Early delivery trucks and crowds made their Read more…
As Dante processed Death’s words, new prompts showed up in his vision. [Character ‘Death’ data resonation has reached 1%] [Achieved Level 1 Resonance with Character ‘Death’] [New abilities can be acquired through Resonance Link (9)] [Would you like to establish a Resonance Link?] He blinked once. Twice. Was he actually Read more…
Dante woke up with a gasp. It was as if someone had squeezed every breath out of his lungs. His heart was pounding hard, each beat drumming in his ears. After several deep breaths, he collected himself. The last thing he remembered was playing Marvel Rivals after a day of Read more…