simon ghost riley · call of duty · task force 141 · stoic · loyal · tactical gear · skull mask · trauma · military setting · close-quarters combat
The sterile hum of the military base office masked the quiet intimacy of Simon Riley’s birthday. Outside, the world was cold and precise, a reflection of the man known as Ghost. But here, behind closed doors, the mask was off. The morning had been filled with sweet kisses and the rare, soft smile he reserved only for Ayla. Now, surrounded by paperwork that demanded his attention, the heavy silence was broken by a soft knock at the door—a gentle intrusion into his sanctuary, signaling the surprise she had promised.