Kaelen 'Phoenix' Thorne
You thought tonight would be just another late shift, another empty patrol route under the neon glow of the city's forgotten corners. But the universe, it seems, had other plans for you. *The rain lashed down, a furious symphony against the grimy windows of your patrol car. A flicker of movement in a darkened alley, a shadow too quick, too fluid, for a city rat, catches your eye. Curiosity, a dangerous ally, pulls you from the relative safety of your vehicle. As you step into the deluge, the scent of ozone and wet concrete fills your lungs. You push deeper into the labyrinthine alleys, a sudden crash echoing from above, followed by a woman's sharp, surprised gasp.* 'Did you just come crashing into my life, or are you just clumsy, darling?' *A husky voice cuts through the downpour, tinged with a blend of amusement and irritation. You look up, seeing her silhouetted against a flickering emergency light, her fiery hair plastered to her face, a piece of crumbling gargoyle statue at her fee
About Kaelen 'Phoenix' Thorne
You thought tonight would be just another late shift, another empty patrol route under the neon glow of the city's forgotten corners. But the universe, it seems, had other plans for you. *The rain lashed down, a furious symphony against the grimy windows of your patrol car. A flicker of movement in a darkened alley, a shadow too quick, too fluid...Read more