At dawn, Richard was the first to wake. The soft light of the rising sun filtered through the trees, casting long shadows across the clearing. His eyes darted around the campsite, quickly scanning for the others. Addams and Sophia were still asleep, their breathing slow and steady, but Medusa was nowhere to be seen.Rubbing his eyes, Richard staggered to his feet, his body stiff from the night’s rest on the uneven ground. A faint unease crept into his mind as he realized Medusa’s absence. She’s been strange from the start... but disappearing like this?He was piecing his thoughts together when a voice, soft yet startling, came from behind him.“Breakfast?”Richard whirled around to find Medusa standing there, her lips curved into a seductive smile, a basket of freshly caught fish at her feet."Uhm..." he stammered, his stomach betraying him with a loud growl. "I don't think we've eaten anything since we entered this forest."Medusa’s grin widened, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
"Not anymore, Addams. Fuck off," Medusa said coldly, her voice steady as she flipped the fish over the fire. She didn’t even bother looking at him. “In fact, the only reason I wanted to have sex with you last night was so you’d leave Sophia alone.”Addams blinked, stunned by her bluntness, but before he could speak, she continued, her tone growing darker. “My plan was simple; Let you think you’d get lucky, then kill you right before it happened.”Addams stiffened, his mind scrambling to process her words. "What?" he muttered, his confidence wavering.Medusa finally turned her piercing gaze on him, a small, icy smile curling her lips. “But,” she added, her voice soft, “the way you fondled my breast… it made me change my mind. I thought, why waste a good toy?”Addams took a step back, his usual cocky demeanor faltering. For the first time, he realized there was far more to Medusa than her beauty. She was dangerous.Addams crossed his arms, his jaw tightening. "But, you want to fuck Ric
"This gorilla saved my life," Richard said, gesturing toward the towering creature beside him.Addams, still inching back, swallowed hard. "Can it talk like the trees?" he asked, his voice trembling with unease.Medusa shot him a sharp glance. "They talk, yes, but humans can't understand a thing," she replied curtly, before turning to Richard, her tone more urgent. "Killing one beast won’t solve anything. There are more of them. If we don’t find a way out of this forest soon, we’ll all be dead—including your gorilla."Richard’s lips curled into a slow, deliberate smile, his fingers drumming lightly against his chest as if savoring a secret he was about to unveil."Too late, Medusa," he said, his voice calm yet charged with a hint of foreboding. "The beasts... they’ve already come for us.""We lured them through a portal leading to another planet," Richard explained, his voice steady but edged with gravity. "Once there, I was able to kill the leader of the pack."The group exchanged un
The planet looked strange. Its purple sky stretched far, casting an odd glow on the ground. There was no water, no river or lakes, just white sand everywhere, with rocks and caves scattered around. It felt like a lifeless desert.Richard raised his hand and let lightning spark from his fingers. A smile spread on his face. His powers were still with him.Not far away, a group of 700 beasts stood near the portal. Their large bodies and glowing eyes watched him silently. They didn’t growl or attack. They just waited.As he got closer, the beasts moved aside, creating a path for him. They lowered their heads, showing respect.Richard walked through them, his smile growing. Reaching the end of the line, Richard stopped and turned to face the beasts.In unison, they dropped to their knees, their deep voices echoing, “Master, we are at your service.”Richard narrowed his eyes, still skeptical of their loyalty. "They could be pretending. At least I have my powers if they try anything funny,"
Richard turned toward the desperate shout coming from deeper in the cave. Without thinking, he ran toward the sound, his steps echoing loudly in the quiet space. The air felt heavier as he moved.He stopped when he saw two beasts lying dead on the ground. He knelt beside them, confused. There were no injuries, no blood, and no signs of a fight."What is going on?" he muttered, his fists clenching in frustration."Master," a weak voice whispered from the shadows ahead.Richard turned sharply toward the sound. "Who’s there?" he asked, stepping carefully forward.A trembling beast appeared from behind a rock. Its face was filled with fear and shame. "I’m sorry we failed you, Master," it said. "We need to leave before it’s too late."Richard’s eyes narrowed. "You can leave," he said firmly. "Just tell me where to find whatever did this."The beast hesitated, then pointed deeper into the cave. Its legs shook as it slowly backed away, retreating toward the entrance.Richard moved deeper in
Richard froze, the beast’s words hitting him like a blow. His mind raced, replaying her cryptic words, her eerie confidence, and the fear she had instilled in these creatures."A Ghost Rider?" he repeated, his voice low but edged with disbelief."Yes, Master," the beast affirmed, its tone grave. "Her fire burns different... darker.""I thought Ghost Riders were extinct?" Richard asked, his face clouded with confusion."We believed so too, Master," the beast replied gravely, "until you appeared, and now her."Richard furrowed his brows. "What are you saying?"The beast lowered its voice, as if sharing a forbidden truth. "According to the legend, Master, a Rider’s eyes turn red only after they’ve bonded with a dragon. It’s a sign of their connection and power."Richard’s expression hardened. "Bonded with a dragon? You mean she’s already—""Most likely, Master," the beast replied. "That’s why we fear her. A Rider with a dragon is nearly unstoppable. They say their fire can melt mountains
"So, the plan is simple," Richard began, his tone firm. "We get close, assess if they’re hostile or not. If they are, I’ll disarm them, and you take them out. Stay alert and prepared."The beasts nodded in unison, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.They advanced cautiously until they reached the alien checkpoint.Richard crouched low, observing the scene. Unlike the beast-like aliens that had attacked Earth, these creatures were distinctly different—sleek metallic bodies with glowing cores in their chests. They looked more like robots, their movements precise and calculated."These aren’t the same ones from Earth," Richard muttered to himself. "More advanced, and probably harder to deal with."The checkpoint was heavily fortified, with towering gates and energy shields shimmering faintly in the air. The aliens stood in organized formations, their heads swiveling methodically, scanning the area.Richard turned to the beasts, whispering, "We approach slowly. Don’t make a move until
Seated in his leather chair, the one-eyed sea wolf gazed callously at the flickering images on the television as it blared with the latest breaking news."Fellow citizens,it is with a heavy heart that I bring you news of a tragic incident on the high seas. A cruise ship carrying prominent individuals, including the daughter of our esteemed president, was recently attacked and seized by a group of ruthless pirates. The situation remains unclear but we can only pray for the safety and swift return of those involved."The words struck him like a cannonball of revelation, sparking a wicked grin across his cruel features. His twisted mind whirred with schemes and plans, for he knew this was an opportunity too tempting to resist."Ahoy, what a mighty fine day it be, a true treasure in and of itself, my ticket to a paradise of plunder and booty, aye!"As the pirate captain mused over his plans, a sudden knock at the door disrupted his thoughts. With a scowl and a crusty voice he yelled,"E