J.J. Smith sat in his dimly lit office, eyes fixed on the screen in front of him. The only light came from the flickering video, casting shadows that danced across his face. He had watched the footage countless times, each replay etching the scene deeper into his mind. The marketplace buzzed with life, vendors shouting, … Read More “Chapter 10: Investigation of Private Jensen’s Death Begins” »
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The marketplace of New Hazelton buzzed with life as Private Kai Jensen strolled through the busy stalls, taking in the vibrant atmosphere. The rich scents of exotic foods mingled with the cheerful voices of vendors, painting a lively scene. Out of nowhere, a deafening explosion shattered the peace. Stalls blew apart, and debris flew in … Read More “Chapter 9: A Death in the Family” »
The Talon lay silent, a floating relic of a bygone era. Aboard the derelict ship, Maelstrom and her team sifted through ancient data logs, hunting for any clue that could explain its mysterious fate. “There’s so much missing. We need someone with Dr. Cornelius’ expertise to piece this together,” Maelstrom said, her frustration evident as … Read More “Chapter 5: The Aftermath and Moving Forward” »
In the dimly lit confines of Emil Johansson’s stronghold, the air was thick with tension. Emil, a silhouette against the backlit windows, revealed his trump card with a cold, calculating smile. He tossed two action figures across the table—likenesses of J.J. Smith and Abraham Corcoran—before his captives. “You really thought you could fool me, Franz … Read More “Marked for Bounty Chapter 5: Family Ties” »
In the shadowy confines of their makeshift lodgings, J.J. Smith and Abraham Corcoran huddled over a secure line to the Mandoleer’s Folly. The air was thick with anticipation as J.J. pitched a daring idea to Spacedawg. “Captain, we’ve thought of a way to draw out Emil and his cronies for good—staging your death,” J.J. proposed, … Read More “Marked for Bounty Chapter 4: The Staged Demise” »
In the dim light of a nondescript safehouse on the fringes of the bustling mercenary district, J.J. Smith meticulously trimmed his iconic mustache, altering his recognizable features. Beside him, Abraham Corcoran checked the last of their equipment: a pair of special contact lenses loaded with capabilities for full spectrum vision, live video and sound capture, … Read More “Marked for Bounty Chapter 3: Undercover Entanglements” »
In the Mandoleer’s Folly engineering bay, Maelstrom was engrossed in recalibrating the navigation sensors when her communicator buzzed. The holographic image of her cousin, the Mechanic, materialized above the device. The Mechanic’s stark white fur stood out sharply against the dark background of her own workshop, a rare sight among their typically blue Gitchi-mando species. … Read More “Marked for Bounty Chapter 2: Mercenaries and Masquerades” »
The stark, modern facade of the Johansson Real Estate Corporation building in Quebec Prime belied the nefarious undertakings within its walls. Inside his sleek office, high above the bustling city, Emil Johansson sat brooding behind a massive desk. At just 23 years old, with sharp eyes and a cold demeanor, Emil had risen rapidly to … Read More “Marked for Bounty Chapter 1: Shadows Over Quebec Prime” »
In the strategic hub aboard the Mandoleer’s Folly, Spacedawg addressed his crew with a map of the underground casino displayed behind him. “Here’s the plan,” he began, his tone serious as he scanned the room. “I’d go myself, but given how recognizable I’ve become, thanks to those Weedmonger’s ads, it’s not an option. Abraham, J.J., … Read More “Judicial Indiscretion Chapter 2: The Covert Game” »
Under the cloak of night, the streets of Montreal Prime’s notorious high-crime district were awash in neon lights and shadows. Spacedawg and his crew, dressed as mercenaries to blend into the murky underworld, navigated the dimly lit alleys towards a bar rumored to be a frequent haunt of the elusive assassin known as La Boucherie. … Read More “Murder at McGill Chapter 6: The Den of La Boucherie” »