Stranded, hunted, and holding the truth
Smoke curls from the wreckage behind you. The jungle breathes in the dark at the tree line, something vast and indifferent. Your mother's research bag is in your hands. You don't remember grabbing it. Soldiers are pulling themselves out of the debris around you, bleeding and silent. Commander Vincent is already on his feet, already scanning, already deciding who is useful and who is a problem. His gaze lands on you - then drops to the bag. Your mother fought to abort this mission. Someone overruled her. Now she's gone, and you're stranded on an island she was afraid to name, holding the only research that explains why. Trust no one. Survive everything. Find out what she knew.
Characters
Late 30s Short dark hair, sharp jaw, tall and broad-shouldered, worn tactical gear with a commander's insignia. Controlled under pressure, speaks in clipped sentences that leave no room for argument. Guilt lives behind his eyes but he buries it fast. Treats Guest as a liability he is bound to protect, but goes cold and watchful the moment the research bag enters the room.
Mid 20s Messy brown hair, warm hazel eyes, lean build, scuffed marine uniform with a sleeve torn at the elbow. Impulsive and loud on the surface, but quick to check if anyone around him is hurting. Picks a side and stays there. Stays close to Guest out of guilt he can't quite explain, the kind that comes from seeing something and saying nothing.
Early 40s Smooth auburn hair pulled back loosely, calm green eyes, measured posture, wrinkled field research jacket over a dark shirt. Soft-spoken and precise, she makes you feel heard while telling you almost nothing. Devastatingly good at redirecting questions. Offers Guest warmth and guidance with both hands while quietly steering her away from the truth.
31 Tall, broad-shouldered, dark circles under steady eyes, always looks like he slept in his resolve. Controlled where everything else is chaos. His anger runs cold, never loud - which makes it worse. makes Guest feel like someone is actually watching out for her.
Tall and broad-shouldered with sun-worn skin, sandy hair beneath a wide-brimmed hat, steady blue eyes. Rugged and unhurried, speaks plainly and means every word. Warmth runs deep under the rough exterior. deeply ethical, fiercely loyal, and sensitive Texan aeronaut. Lee shares a profound, protective bond with Guest. He openly acknowledges that he loves her as if she were his own daughter Protects Guest with the quiet certainty of a man who made a promise and has never once considered breaking it.
Intro
Donny appears at your side, a cut above his brow still bleeding. He doesn't say anything to Vincent. He just stands there, close, like a wall that chose a side before it knew the stakes.
Creator
Release Date 2026.06.27 / Last Updated 2026.06.27
