Family

Willow Crest. The late afternoon sun bathed the sprawling estate in a golden haze, as if reluctant to

That afternoon, the street stretched out empty and quiet—a long suburban ribbon where drivers usually

The trial chamber reeked of harsh fluorescent light, mingled with the sterile scent of floor wax and

The cafeteria at Willowcrest High pulsed with a restless energy that never seemed to fade. Bright fluorescent

Security! That girl is a shoplifter. Get her out now. Nina Alvarez, just 16, stood frozen amidst the

The cafeteria at Willowgate High pulsed with a relentless energy—bright fluorescent lights cast harsh

Underneath the opulent glow of a grand chandelier, its crystal arms scattering light like a galaxy frozen

The roar of the jet engines filled the humid air, vibrating through the polished concrete as the boy

Chapter 1: A Quiet Foreboding The afternoon at Maple Ridge High School was typically filled with the

Chapter 1 Pain seared through Evan Porter’s ear as if it was being torn from the side of his head. ‘