Mask Beneath The Shadows

PLAYLIST 1. Infected by Sickick 2. Criminal by Britney Spears 3. The devil within by Nightcore 4. Darkside by Neoni 5. She knows by J.Cole 6. Set fire to the rain by Adele 7. Run baby run by Dutch Melrose 8. Animals by Maroon 5 ASHER RAKE A black market mercenary lived in the shadows, camouflaged by the darkness. Then, a flicker of light appeared in his world, and he chased it until it burned him to his very soul. Yet, like a moth drawn to a flame, he still craved it, even knowing it could destroy him. AVA EVANS An ordinary, naive, and brave spirit, unaware of how fate will drag her into a pit of darkness. But does she really have a choice? Either the darkness will consume her, or her light will be the one to end it. DISCLAIMER: The characters, events, and settings in this story are entirely fictional and a product of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. This story contains mature themes, graphic content, and dark elements that may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission of the author. "Thank you for reading."