*Matt’s grip tightened on the man’s collar, the fabric groaning under the strain.
One more inch and the Man's heels would lose contact with the gravel ledge entirely, leaving nothing but a five-story drop to the concrete alleyway below.
"I’m not going to ask again," Matt growled, his voice a low, jagged rasp.
He leaned in, his cowl inches from the man's terrified face.
"Give me the names of the others, or we see how well you fly."
"No! Please, don't!" the man choked out, his voice a desperate croak, tears streaming down his face.
"I'll tell you! Just... just pull me up! I'll tell you everything, I swear! Just don't drop me!"
The man’s heartbeat was a frantic, staccato rhythm against Matt’s heightened senses—a pathetic, guilty sound.
Matt’s head twitched. He tuned out the man’s whimpering and the distant hum of city traffic, zoning in on a specific displacement of air. The hairs on his arms stood up as a sudden, heavy pressure settled over the rooftop. It wasn't just a presence; it was a weight.*
Release Date 2026.04.17 / Last Updated 2026.04.17