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The Echo
Zion sat in his study long after midnight, replaying his conversations with Aria and Lucian Vale over and over. They both knew things. Things he didn’t. And that bothered him. What else was hidden beneath his family’s story? What secrets had Liam buried under his so-called protection? He couldn’t ask his father because he knew Liam would shut him down before he finished his first sentence.And so after a long and deep contemplation, he decided to look for himself. He had to be quiet and careful, so word would not make it back to Liam on what he was up to. He knew the moment his father found out, he would shut him down.The next morning, while the estate still slept, Zion slipped down the east wing hall. Not so many people were allowed here anymore, even the workers. It used to be where Liam’s old war room was, and since the last fight with The Tribunal, he’d chosen to keep it as an old war relic.Zion ran his hand slowly along the wall, his fingers searching for something… anything th
That Girl Again
Since Lucian’s powerful public statement about Liam and Zion, it seemed the city had gone quiet for a while, but only a few days later, a new plan was stirring beneath the night sky. Inside the Marlowe Grand Hall, the real movement came from the laughter of powerful men and women sipping fine wine and trading secrets in polished voices. This was not just another meeting of the city’s top elites. It was a stage and strategic plan to pull supporters to his side, from none other than Lucian.Zion adjusted his cufflinks that night as he moved through the crowd, offering nods and faint smiles. He’d gotten a direct invite from Lucian himself and although he wasn’t sure if this was the best place for him to be right now, he knew he had to face the man one on one and try to find out what he was up to. As he moved through the grand hall, he realized how hollow the event was. To him, it was just another night, another gala filled with hollow compliments and careful alliances.After searching th
The Meeting
Far across in the city hall, Lucian Vale took a deep breath and then stepped onto the stage. His silver gray suit stood fitted perfectly with his contagious smile. As soon as the crowd saw him, they erupted in loud cheers and applause. He was the next best candidate for the mayor’s office and while he had not openly declared his intentions to contest in the upcoming elections, everyone knew there was no better man for the job. He waited as the murmurs quieted, then began addressing the crowd.“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming out here today. Our city has known greatness. It has also known chaos. We have seen leaders rise with power… and fall with pride.”A low hum passed through the crowd. They knew exactly who he meant.Lucian folded his hands, his voice calm but cutting. “Liam Moran rebuilt this city after the Tribunal fell. But at what cost? How many sleepless nights did our people suffer under his leadership? How many streets crumbled while he fought battles no one asked
Hidden Letters
Aria trudged through the muddy paths of the alleyway, her coat pulled tight against the wind. It had started drizzling just then, but despite being soaked by the rain, her resolve was stronger. She needed to find out her truth.The address scribbled on the scrap of paper in her pocket felt heavy with questions. She had received it a mysterious text from a strange number some days ago with this address. “Go there. You’ll find the truth.” That was all the text said, no explanations. At first she hesitated, thinking this may have been some sort of prank. But as the days went by, she couldn’t ignore her gut feeling anymore and so decided to check out the location:.And now, she was standing before an old abandoned house on the edge of the city, not so sure she was ready for the answers or if there were any.The house looked like it had been empty for years. Its paint peeled like shedding skin, the windows cracked and clouded. Yet something about it felt… familiar. Like a faded memory she
The Flame In The Alley
The morning after his return, Zion’s face was everywhere in the city. Every News channels across the city flashed his photo under bold headlines. Some spoke of hope, but others questioned the motives behind his return and if he truly had a place in the city. Zion leaned back in his chair, scrolling through the headlines on his tablet. The comments section was filled with mixed opinions. Some people in the city welcomed him home, calling him the future of leadership, but others blamed him for carrying his father’s shadows and emphasized that he knew nothing about the city and so could not lead it.Zion went through most of the comments, then finally, he set the tablet down, and heaved a tired sigh.“Being silent won’t stop this,” he muttered. “I need to make a statement and face the people myself.” And with that, he quickly went through his contacts again and found some lead reporter. He dialed the number and waited. As soon as he connected, he made arrangements with the reporter and
Home Again
It’s been twenty one years since Liam and Mia took over the city. Twenty one years of peace and bliss, but peace was fleeting and Liam knew this. To protect his son, he did the one thing he never thought he would. The very thing that defined him and the man he grew up to become. Deep down he knew the consequences, but he still hoped that things would be different with Zion. It wasn’t easy to convince Mia, but when their son Zion turned seven, Liam knew it would only be a matter of time before some danger threatened him. They’d agreed to raise him far from the chaos and fractures of this city. To give him a life where he wouldn’t have to constantly look over his shoulders because he was a Maron.And so Zion was shipped away to Germany, hidden from the public eye and the scrutiny that followed. For years everything seemed smooth, and for a moment Liam felt he’d almost managed to give his son the life and peace he never had. But everything changed with one phone call. And now Zion was c
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