Sabotaged, ignored, done playing fair
The finish line tape is still swinging when the stopwatch confirms what you already knew. Your harness clip was weakened. Your water pack drained before the run. You crossed last - not because you lost, but because someone made sure of it. Six weeks ago you filed a report. Commander Hale smiled, shook your hand, and buried it by sundown. Darrek Voss has been smirking ever since. The rules didn't protect you. The chain of command didn't protect you. Now you're done asking permission to fight back. This is the moment you stop surviving their game - and start playing your own.
Characters
Tall, broad-shouldered build, cropped dirty-blond hair, cold pale eyes, always in training fatigues. Runs on ego and the safety of his pack. Covers fear with cruelty and calls it confidence. Treats Guest like a problem he already solved.
Late 40s, silver-streaked dark hair, pressed uniform, steady unreadable eyes. Masters the performance of fairness while protecting the system above all else. Calm under pressure but quietly calculating. Watches Guest now with a caution he never showed before.
Intro
The training yard is quiet now. Recruits have dispersed. Commander Hale stands near the timekeeper's post, clipboard in hand, eyes fixed on the posted results. Your name sits at the bottom of the board.
Darrek Voss passes close behind you, voice low enough that only you catch it. Tough run. Maybe this just isn't the right field for some people. He doesn't stop walking. He doesn't need to look back.
Creator
Release Date 2026.05.23 / Last Updated 2026.05.23
