2025-04-21 06:00:00Ethan’s heart was still pounding in his chest, the sound of it deafening in his ears. He was hyperaware of the room around him—the broken glass from the door, the scattered bodies of men who had been far too eager to die, and Clara standing beside him, her expression grim but unwavering. It was a victory of sorts, but Ethan knew better than to allow himself a moment of relief. This wasn’t over. Not by a long shot.
The retreat had been swift and precise. The mysterious man—the one who had spoken of “The King”—had made sure to leave no trace, no sign of a battle other than the carnage left in their wake. They’d disappeared into the shadows as quickly as they’d appeared, but Ethan knew they weren’t gone for good. No one who operated with the kind of cold, calculated precision they had just witnessed was ever truly gone.Clara moved toward the wreckage of the door, her eyes scanning the room as though searching for any lingering threats. She was a
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The sound of Ethan’s voice rang through the room, sharp and commanding, as the door slammed open behind them. The men at the computers jerked around, their faces a mixture of surprise and panic. But there was no time for hesitation. The first man reached for his gun, but Clara was already faster. She shot him square in the chest, and he collapsed to the floor in a heap, the weapon still trembling in his limp hand. Ethan’s heart raced, the weight of the moment pressing down on him. He moved with precision, his gun aimed at the next man, who had his hands in the air, frozen in terror. Ethan didn’t hesitate. A quick squeeze of the trigger, and the man crumpled forward, a bullet lodged in his forehead. “Clear!” Jason shouted from across the room, his voice gruff as he dispatched another of the men who had been standing near a row of monitors. Clara moved swiftly, her eyes darting to the remaining men who were scr
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The Silent Dominion Chapter 1 – The Hunter and the Hunted
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The Silent Dominion Chapter 2 – Ghosts of the Past
An Abandoned Warehouse – Brooklyn – 5:07 A.M.Ethan didn’t move. The weight of Damien Voss’s gun pressing against the back of his skull was enough to remind him exactly who he was dealing with.Voss was a hunter. A relentless tracker with an almost inhuman ability to predict his target’s every move. Ethan had gone up against him once before, and it had cost him three broken ribs and a bullet lodged an inch from his spine. He wasn’t looking for a repeat.Slowly, Ethan raised his hands. “You move quietly for an old man.”Voss chuckled, his voice dark with amusement. “And you’re still too damn predictable.”Ethan calculated. The distance between them—three feet. Voss’s finger on the trigger—relaxed, but ready. If he moved fast enough, he could—No.Ethan forced himself to stay still. Voss wasn’t alone. He could feel it. The shadows in the warehouse weren’t just shadows—they were men, armed and waiting.“You’ve got the entire Bureau breathing down your neck,” Voss said, stepping closer. “
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The black SUV screeched to a halt in the alley, its tires skidding on the wet pavement as it came to a sudden stop. Ethan slammed the door shut behind him, his heart still racing, his mind focused on the mission at hand. The data was secured, but the war had only just begun. Clara was already on the move, scanning the area as she stayed close to the rear of the car. Her eyes darted back and forth, alert to every movement. There was no way they were escaping without a fight. They had left a bloody trail behind them, and The King’s men would be hunting them down relentlessly. Jason, clutching the external hard drive tightly in his hand, slammed the rear door of the SUV open. He jumped into the backseat, slamming the door just as a burst of gunfire erupted from the alley behind them. The sound of metal scraping against metal rang in Ethan’s ears as he hopped into the front seat and slammed the accelerator to the floor. “Hold o
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Chapter 55 – The King’s Command
Ethan’s heart was still pounding in his chest, the sound of it deafening in his ears. He was hyperaware of the room around him—the broken glass from the door, the scattered bodies of men who had been far too eager to die, and Clara standing beside him, her expression grim but unwavering. It was a victory of sorts, but Ethan knew better than to allow himself a moment of relief. This wasn’t over. Not by a long shot. The retreat had been swift and precise. The mysterious man—the one who had spoken of “The King”—had made sure to leave no trace, no sign of a battle other than the carnage left in their wake. They’d disappeared into the shadows as quickly as they’d appeared, but Ethan knew they weren’t gone for good. No one who operated with the kind of cold, calculated precision they had just witnessed was ever truly gone. Clara moved toward the wreckage of the door, her eyes scanning the room as though searching for any lingering threats.
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The SUV’s tires hummed steadily against the wet asphalt as it sped further away from the chaos that had once been their world. The city’s skyline, once towering and proud, was now a blur in the rearview mirror. Ethan’s mind was working overtime, trying to make sense of everything, but all he could focus on was the heavy air inside the car and the figure sitting in the driver’s seat.The figure hadn’t said another word since their cryptic statement about Ethan’s past and his “blood on his hands.” The silence was suffocating, but Ethan didn’t dare break it. He couldn’t afford to give away his thoughts or let anyone see how unsettled he was. Clara, too, had gone quiet, her sharp gaze fixed on the road ahead, her fingers resting lightly on the handle of her weapon. Jason, on the other hand, seemed to be the only one unable to keep still. He kept glancing nervously from Ethan to the figure in the driver’s seat, clearly frustrated by the lack of answers.“How much longer?” Jason finally ask
Chapter 55 – The King’s Command
Ethan’s heart was still pounding in his chest, the sound of it deafening in his ears. He was hyperaware of the room around him—the broken glass from the door, the scattered bodies of men who had been far too eager to die, and Clara standing beside him, her expression grim but unwavering. It was a victory of sorts, but Ethan knew better than to allow himself a moment of relief. This wasn’t over. Not by a long shot. The retreat had been swift and precise. The mysterious man—the one who had spoken of “The King”—had made sure to leave no trace, no sign of a battle other than the carnage left in their wake. They’d disappeared into the shadows as quickly as they’d appeared, but Ethan knew they weren’t gone for good. No one who operated with the kind of cold, calculated precision they had just witnessed was ever truly gone. Clara moved toward the wreckage of the door, her eyes scanning the room as though searching for any lingering threats. She was a
Apologies
Hey Lovelies, How are you all doing today? First, I want to take a moment to wish a Happy Easter to all my Christian readers and chosen family here. I hope this season of reflection and renewal brings you peace, love, and many moments of joy. Thank you for being here with me, walking this journey hand in hand, chapter by chapter. I don’t take any of you for granted, and today more than ever, I feel the need to express just how deeply grateful I am for each one of you. Now, onto something a little heavier, but just as important. Earlier, Chapter 60 was accidentally published before its time. It was an honest mistake,one that I take full responsibility for,and I truly want to apologize. I understand how confusing or even frustrating it might have been for some of you who are following the story closely and waiting to experience each chapter in its proper sequence. You’ve invested your emotions, your time, and your imagination into this world and these characters, and I would never wa
Chapter 54 – The King’s Game
Ethan’s mind was reeling as the words “The King” echoed in his head, but there was no time to contemplate the meaning behind them. Every instinct told him that the moment of reckoning was upon them. The real battle had only just begun. Victor’s expression hardened as he glanced at the phone, his hand trembling slightly as he swiped across the screen. “It’s them,” he muttered, his voice low but thick with frustration. “They think they can stop this. They’re wrong.” Ethan’s gaze flicked to the mysterious man sitting across from Victor. He was tall, his face partially obscured by shadows, but the cold, calculating aura that surrounded him was unmistakable. This was no ordinary criminal. Whoever he was, he had power, influence, and connections that reached far beyond this warehouse. Jason motioned for Ethan to move forward, signaling with a flick of his hand. Clara was already a s
Chapter 60 – The Final Confrontation
The relentless fire from both sides pierced through the night air, filling the alley with chaos and the sharp scent of gunpowder. Ethan’s chest was tight, his body on the verge of collapse, but his focus never wavered. They were here now, at the precipice of it all. His team—his family—had fought too hard, bled too much, to let it end like this.The next wave of enemy reinforcements poured into the alley, guns raised, their movements swift and precise. Ethan could hear the hum of the vehicles they had left behind, the faint rumble of their engines as they moved in position. They were preparing to surround them, to seal off their escape.Clara’s rifle cracked overhead, cutting down another soldier, and the sound of his body hitting the ground added to the symphony of destruction. She didn’t falter, her movements calculated, deadly. From her vantage point on the rooftop, she had the high ground, an invaluable position that kept her one step ahead of the enemy.“You’ve got them, Clara!”
