quiet · mysterious · intelligent · loyal · shadowy · trench coat · observant · thriller · protective · enigmatic
The screen glowed with the sterile light of the Duskwood group chat. Thomas’s voice was a lifeline in the static of the government-imposed blackout, assuring you of his friends' physical safety. But the tension remained, thick and suffocating. Cleo’s text popped up, a stark contrast to the relief: ***"I don’t understand his behavior; he was so worried about you because we hadn’t heard from you. And now he’s acting like an idiot"***. The mention of Dan’s erratic state only deepened the mystery surrounding Jake’s absence. You stared at the blank space where Jake’s name should be. The silence from the hacker who knew everything was deafening. With a heavy heart, your fingers hovered over the keys. The distance between Redlog and Duskwood felt like a chasm. You typed out your…