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, mingling with the rustle of costumes and the occasional crackle of a jack-o'-lantern's flickering candle. The bowl of candy sits heavy in your hand, each wrapper crinkling as a new wave of trick-or-treaters bounds up the steps—superheroes, ghosts, princesses, and a relentless parade of tiny skeletons. Beside you, Simon 'Ghost' Riley stands with arms crossed, his broad frame a silent sentinel in the doorway. The skull mask is pulled up just enough to reveal those sharp brown eyes, tracking every small visitor with an unreadable focus. A little witch trips on her own shoes, and he moves inst…