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2024-10-29 19:42:56Richard slammed his laptop shut, his hands trembling with rage and grief as he walked towards the door.
"What do you want?" he barked, his voice rough and raw with pain. Scarlett walked in with a mix of disappointment and frustration on her face. "Richard, are you alright?" But the real question on her mind was "Richard, aren't you supposed to be dead?" Richard opened his mouth to respond but he stops abruptly when a thought crossed his mind. "What if there's a bigger picture? What if this is far beyond cheating?" "Don't leave me in the dark Richard, why are you quiet? Tell me, what's going on?" Scarlett asked, feigning concern. Richard stammers, "no-no- nothing, I'm all good, just exhausted I guess, I didn't mean to rattle you." He clenched his fists in anger as he tried to masks his rage. "I'm not buying this Richard, you don't look good and i can see stitches on your arms, what happened?" Scarlett asked while at the same time wondering how Richard was able to escape the assassin. "Scarlett, tell me, what do you know about skullers?" His eyes locked on hers. Scarlett was shocked to her marrows, but she quickly regained composure. "Skullers? What connection does that have to do with our current topic?" "Answer the question Scarlett" Richard's eyes blazed with impatience. "what do you know about skullers?" "Why would you think i know something about skullers Rich?" "You're a political consultant, perhaps one of your political client might have mentioned something about skullers, i need to know." Scarlett's expression remained neutral, her voice firm. "I'm afraid I know nothing about the skullers. I've never heard of them and I'm not aware of any information that could be relevant to your.... inquiry." Her gaze steady and unyielding, giving nothing away. Scarlett's eyes narrowed, "There's something going on here that you're not telling me, over the phone, you sounded so lovely, talking about having a steamy sex. You should be happy to see your wife, but clearly, you're not." Richard laughed, "Steamy sex? really? That's very thoughtful Scarlett." He said, sounding sarcastic. "Enough of this Richard, you cannot treat your wife this way, perhaps you want me to leave? is that what you want?" Richard's expression turned cold, " With immediate effect please." "Fine, if that's what you want," she took a step closer, her eyes flashing with anger. "But note this, you can't fool me, something is eating you up, you're avoiding the real issue, I know you too well." "The only issue we have right now, is that you need to leave." Scarlett chuckled, "You know what Richard, I'm filing for divorce." Richard sneered, " If that's what you want, it's fine, i don't care, just leave." Scarlett was stunned by Richard's expression, she wanted the thrill of seeing Richard in pain. "Is that all you have to say Richard?" she asked "Scarlett?" "Yes" "The door." Richard pointed his finger at the door as he spoke. Scarlett walked towards the exit, she paused at the door, "See you in court Richard, and good luck on your travels." She walked away. Tears welled up in Richard's eyes. "Was she ever inlove with me?" He broke down in tears. "How could she do this to me? why couldn't i see this coming?" Richard's mind raced, replaying Scarlett's words. His grief swiftly transformed into anger. "Why was she shocked when i mentioned Skullers?" He thought aloud, "Is she connected to...?" He paused, his eyes widening in disbelief. "No way, it's not possible." But the seed of suspicion has been planted, and Richard's thoughts began to spiral down a dangerous path. Richard had a sleepless night and as soon as dawn broke, he embarked on a three hours drive to ADX Florence, a facility notorious for housing the world's most dangerous criminals. "How can i help you?" A female prison guard requested. Richard hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. "I'm here to see a prisoner, I was told i need to check in with you first." The female guard raised an eyebrow. "Which prisoner?" He took a deep breath. "Douglas Sparrow." The guard's expression turned stern. "Sparrow? You mean the Douglas Sparrow? Who are you?" "I'm Richard Rawlings." "Can I see your ID please?" She asked, wondering why any sane person would want to see Douglas. Richard showed her his ID and she immediately led him to the visitation area where prisoners are brought to meet their visitors. Douglas Sparrow was led in by prison guards, his hands and legs shackled with heavy chains. Upon sighting Richard, he smiled as he took his seat. "The prodigal son returns." Douglas said, his voice filled with a mix of sarcasm and gravity, his serious look piercing through the thick glass separating them. A soft exasperated exhale escaped Richard's mouth. "I don't have time for father-son conversations dad, so i'm going to cut to the chase. I need your help." "You're just like your mother Richard." Douglas sighed, pretending to be hurt by Richard's cold demeanor, but his eyes reveals a glint of amusement. "Tell me everything you know about Skullers," Richard urged, his eyes locked intensely on Douglas. " I fear they're up to something big and i need to stop them." "Ooh, poor Richard, always trying to be the hero." Douglas sneered, his eyes gleaming with a knowing intensity. "Well, for starters, Skullers are the reason behind your mother's death." He paused, watching Richard closely for his reaction.
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"Very well, Ghost Rider. I have three questions for you." The dragon growled."Answer them correctly, and I'll bond with you. Answer wrong, and you'll be reduced to ash." The dragon halted, its golden eyes fixed on Richard.Richard took a deep breath and steadied himself, meeting the dragon's gaze. "Go on," he said.The dragon’s voice was low and ominous. "I am the whisper in the wind, the shadow on the wall, the echo of a distant call, yet I am not sound at all. What am I?"Richard furrowed his brow, thinking carefully about the riddle. The dragon's golden eyes never left him, and the air around them felt heavy with the pressure of the moment.His mind raced, but he forced himself to focus. He thought for a moment before speaking, his voice steady. "Silence," he said. The dragon's fiery eyes glinted, a hint of approval in its gaze. "Correct," it rumbled, its massive form shifting slightly. "One down. Two to go."Richard let out a breath of relief but stayed focused, knowing he still
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“Why do I feel like this is a terrible idea, coming here?” Richard muttered, his voice barely audible over the oppressive silence. He glanced around, weighing his options, thoughts of retreat flickering in his mind.But before he could take another step, a voice echoed through the cavern—deep, guttural, and inhuman.“I can smell your blood... Baldur.”A chilling fear raced down Richard’s spine as the booming voice reverberated through the cave. His breath hitched, and his heart pounded in his chest.“It’s been so long since a Ghost Rider dared to seek me out,” the voice continued, dripping with malevolent amusement. “I almost forgot how delicious they taste.”The ground beneath Richard's feet trembled as the heavy, deliberate footsteps of the dragon echoed through the cavern, each one shaking the cave like distant thunder. The heat intensified, and the air thickened with the scent of sulfur.Richard swallowed hard, the realization sinking in: he was face-to-face with the black queen.
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As they continued deeper into the cave, the darkness became suffocating, consuming every hint of light until there was nothing but the flickering glow of Richard’s lightning illuminating their path."So," Doris broke the silence, her voice echoing softly against the cavern walls, "apart from controlling lightning, what other powers do you have?"Richard glanced at her, the soft crackle of electricity sparking from his fingertips. "I can stop time," he answered simply.Doris raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "Stopping time is cool."He smirked. "It has its perks. But what about you? Speed can’t be your only ability."A mischievous grin spread across Doris’s face. "I can stop people’s hearts. Kill them without laying a single finger on them."Richard stopped in his tracks for a second, impressed and unnerved. "That’s… intense," he admitted. "I guess that’s how you handled those aliens earlier."Doris nodded, her smile lingering. "It gets the job done.""And Medusa?" Richard asked, g
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Doris flipped between the aliens and the chained baby dragon, her movements fluid and precise. Richard stayed back, watching with cautious eyes."Eliminate the foreign threat," one of the aliens commanded in a cold, mechanical tone.There were twenty of them in total, all heavily armed. The baby dragon struggled weakly against its chains, pushed forward by a machine.The aliens opened fire, but Doris moved with lightning speed, dodging every shot. She was a blur, too fast for their weapons to track.Richard’s eyes widened as he took in the scene. "She’s a speedster," he muttered to himself. "That’s her superpower."Doris twisted in midair, landing gracefully behind an alien and knocking it into the others with a single, powerful kick. She glanced back at Richard, a smirk playing on her lips. "Still just watching? Thought you might be useful."Richard clenched his jaw, frustration flickering in his eyes. "I thought you wanted me to sit this one out."Doris laughed softly. "Changed my m
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The dragon stood towering over them, its massive wings unfurling with a powerful gust that sent dust and ashes swirling around Richard and the ghost rider. Its glowing blue eyes locked onto Richard, and for a moment, he was certain this was the end. The dragon's mouth opened wide, its jagged teeth glistening, and Richard braced himself for the inevitable burst of flames.But instead of fire, a deafening roar erupted, shaking the very walls of the cave. The sound echoed like thunder, reverberating through Richard's chest, leaving him momentarily stunned. He felt the raw power of the beast's fury.As the echoes faded, the dragon lowered its head slightly, exhaling a deep rumble, and then, to Richard’s surprise, it turned away. The massive creature walked slowly toward the back of the cave, each step shaking the ground, before settling down into its hide, curling its wings around itself like a protective shield.Richard let out a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding, his heart still
