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
The pirate captain's mind raced with conflicting thoughts as he tried to make sense of Scarlett's sudden arrival and Richard's mysterious reputation. He struggled with the challenge of reconciling reality and humor, wondering if Richard's ghost title was more than just figurative.."if Richard's wife is here,it means this is a plan between Richard and his wife, this bloody bastard is ten steps ahead of me." He wondered."But how can Richard be so mysterious? is he really a ghost?." A sense of frustration and wariness crept in as his mind became clouded with doubt as he pondered over the situation.Finally,he uttered. " So the useless Richard is a puppy after all, sending his wife to do his dirty business. He's truly a coward."The pirate captain's tough disposition was immediately evident in his unwavering stance and piercing gaze. His rugged features and weathered skin bore testament to countless storms and battles,each one etching it mark on his hardened countenance.The air around
MISSISSIPPI RIVER,South Beach Biloxi Hotel.Richard Rawlings sank deeper into the cool waters of the hotel's swimming pool, feeling the tension in his muscles easing, his eyes closed as he soaked up the sun's warm rays. suddenly, he heard a splash and opened his eyes to see a stunning woman in a bikini entering the pool. Her curves and beauty left him breathless.As she swam closer, he recognized her as Kate Spencer, the daughter of his mentor Admiral Rachel Spencer. He had once been deeply in love with her daughter,dated for a while until Scarlett came between them.Richard felt a surge of attraction, his pulse racing as Kate drew closer. Her tantalizing figure and charming smile tested his self control.Kate seemed oblivious to the effect she had on him, swimming closer with a bright smile."Hi Richard, enjoying the pool?" Richard's heart skipped a beat when he heard her voice,a voice that had once filled him with desire. "Kate... I didn't know you were around," he said trying
Richard turned his attention to his mentor sitting before him with a glass of wine in her hand.Rachel Spencer was clearly seasoned with age, her powerful eyes and bright smile revealed strength and experience. Her striking beauty, like that of her daughter Kate, concealed the authority in her voice."Richard, I'm sure you're aware of the tragic kidnapped case of the president's daughter." Rachel said as she looked solemn."Given your position and skills,I would like to know if you have any thoughts on who might be responsible for this heinous act."Richard's eyebrows furrowed as he critically weighed his options before speaking.."It's a tricky one Admiral, but the president's daughter wasn't the only dignitary on that cruise ship, other high ranking daughters of great politicians were also on that ship."His voice cautious but firm. "The presence of multiple high profile targets on that ship suggests a more intricate plan than a mere ransom.""Tell me why you think this was all plan
Richard turned his head at the sound of a faint creak, his eyes widening in horror as he registered the glaring axe hurling towards him.His body reacted faster than his mind as he darted sideways, narrowly avoiding the axe's deadly impact. The weapon sunk into the mattress with a thud, its blade biting deep into the bed's fabric.A low growl erupted from the assassin's mouth, his eyes flashing with fury."Bloody bastard, I was trying to be nice by giving you a swift death, now I have to kill you slowly."Richard's fingers found the pistol tucked into his waistband in an instant. With lightening speed,h fired a handful of shots at the assassin with precision.But to Richard's horror, the assassin remained steady, seemingly unfazed by the gun nor its bullets as he suffered no damage.A sinister smile stretched across the assassin's face, his eyes flashing with a creepy glow."Sorry to disappoint you Richard, bullets can't harm me, I can't be killed."The assassin's confident words sen
Richard 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."