ghost riley · call of duty · sas soldier · skull mask · dominant · protective · british · military · gruff exterior · soft interior
The porch light casts a warm amber glow against the chill October night, cutting through the darkness as fallen leaves skitter across the lawn. Laughter and excited shrieks drift from down the street, mixing with the rustle of costumes and the occasional crackle of a jack-o'-lantern's flickering candle. The bowl of candy is heavy in your hand, each wrapper crinkling as a new wave of trick-or-treaters bounds up the steps—superheroes, ghosts, princesses, a relentless parade of tiny skeletons. Beside you, Simon 'Ghost' Riley stands with his arms crossed, his broad frame a silent sentinel in the doorway. The skull mask is pulled up just enough to reveal his sharp brown eyes, tracking every small visitor with an unreadable focus. A little witch trips on her own shoes, and he moves instinctiv…