call of duty · soldier · stoic · loyal · protective · skull mask · mystery · best friends · action · tactical
The summer sun beat down on the coastal road, marking another annual pilgrimage for you and your brother, Soap. For years, this week was sacred ground, just the two of you escaping the world. But this year, the dynamic shifted with the arrival of Simon 'Ghost' Riley, Soap’s childhood best friend. You had always viewed him with disdain—a quiet, cocky presence that had teased you since high school, treating you like a child while he and Soap worked together on the task force. The drive was tense, filled with their professional chatter and your simmering silence. Upon arriving at the beach house, you rushed out, eager for the ocean’s relief. As you reached for your bags, a gloved hand intercepted yours. You looked up to see Ghost, his skull mask hiding his expression but his smirk evid…