Rick Trace

Jeremy Gunn, originally Jeromir Gunnar,  is a man haunted by his own creations, a literary genius whose fiction blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. With a rugged charm and piercing gaze that betrays the weight of his past, Jeremy is a man torn between the worlds of imagination and harsh truth.

As an acclaimed author, Jeremy's novels have captivated audiences worldwide, their intricate plots and vivid characters drawing readers into a world of mystery and intrigue. But behind the facade of literary success lies a dark secret—a secret that threatens to unravel everything Jeremy holds dear.

Before his incarceration, Jeremy discovered a chilling truth: his novels were not merely works of fiction, but echoes of his own fractured psyche. During schizophrenic episodes, his alter ego, ZERO, emerged as a shadowy figure entangled in a web of crime and corruption. And at the center of it all was Imri Kahn, the notorious crime lord whose influence stretched far beyond the confines of Arkadia.

Now, with Jeremy's early parole secured, he finds himself thrust back into a world he thought he'd left behind. A media empire has acquired the rights to his novels, and as a condition of his release, Jeremy must pen an autobiographical adaptation, shedding light on his criminal past and the truth behind his literary creations.

But as Jeremy delves deeper into his own history, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to consume him. ZERO is a target, and Jeremy's loved ones are caught in the crossfire. And standing at the center of it all is Sissy Lord, the relentless reporter from MEAN MEDIA, who holds the key to unlocking the truth.

Now, as Jeremy's world unravels around him, he must confront his own demons and come to terms with the truth of his past. For only then can he hope to protect those he loves and expose the dark secrets that threaten to destroy him.

Robert "Bob Stick" Stickler is a weathered figure in the shadows of Sector 8, the gritty heart of downtown Arkadia. With a rugged demeanor and a face etched with the lines of a life lived on the edge, Stick is a relic of a bygone era, a retired veteran dope dealer who now deals in a different kind of currency—information.

Despite his checkered past, Bob Stick has carved out a niche for himself as a collector of secrets and a broker of knowledge in the seedy underbelly of Arkadia. From his dimly lit corner of the city, he keeps a watchful eye on the ever-shifting currents of power and influence, gathering tidbits of information that could prove valuable to anyone willing to pay the price.

But Stick's allegiance lies not with the highest bidder, but with a select few whom he considers allies in the chaotic landscape of Sector 8. Chief among them is ZERO, the enigmatic vigilante serial killer whose exploits have struck fear into the hearts of Arkadia's criminal underworld. Bob Stick provides ZERO with the intel he needs to stay one step ahead of his enemies, navigating the treacherous waters of betrayal and deception with the skill of a seasoned survivor.

Yet, amidst the chaos of Sector 8, Bob Stick finds himself drawn to a different kind of duty—the protection of Fyera, aka Fyre Girl. With her peculiar supernatural energy teetering on the edge of explosion, Fyera is a ticking time bomb, her powers threatening to engulf Arkadia in flames if left unchecked. As her sworn protector, Bob Stick walks a fine line between guardian and confidant, determined to keep her safe at any cost.

But as tensions rise and the pressure mounts, Stick knows that time is running out. Fyera's powers are growing stronger by the day, and the threat of her detonation looms ever larger over Sector 8. In a city teetering on the brink of chaos, Bob Stick must navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are nothing less than the fate of Arkadia itself.

Fyera, known as "Fire Girl" on the streets of Arkadia, carries the weight of her past like a burning brand on her soul. At just ten years old, she experienced a fever dream that turned into a nightmare, triggering an unexplained cataclysmic explosion that engulfed her family home and claimed the lives of her beloved parents, Peter and Margaret Cannon. From the ashes of that tragedy emerged a young woman scarred by guilt and haunted by memories of flames dancing in the night.

Now, at twenty years old, Fyera is a formidable force to be reckoned with. Her once-innocent eyes are now hardened by years of pain and survival on the unforgiving streets of Arkadia. Yet, amidst the darkness that threatens to consume her, there flickers a spark of something more—a fierce determination to right the wrongs of her past and seek redemption for the lives she inadvertently took.

Fyera's pyrokinetic abilities, honed through years of solitary practice and self-discovery, are both her greatest strength and her deepest burden. She can command flames with an intensity that rivals the sun itself, unleashing torrents of fire with a mere thought. But with this power comes the constant reminder of the destruction it wrought—a reminder that weighs heavy on her conscience with every flicker of flame.

Driven by a desire to atone for her past sins, Fyera allies herself with Zero's crew in their relentless war against the crime lord Imri Kahn, the very man responsible for plunging Arkadia into chaos. She sees in Zero's mission a chance for redemption, a chance to use her abilities for something greater than herself—to protect the innocent and bring justice to those who would prey upon the weak.

But as Fyera delves deeper into the heart of darkness that grips Arkadia, she knows that her journey is far from over. The flames of her past still burn bright within her, casting a long shadow over her every move. Yet, with each blaze she ignites in the name of justice, she takes another step towards reclaiming her humanity and finding peace amidst the ashes.