Five Years Ago
A massive stone doorway loomed before them, carved into the very fabric of reality itself. Towering and ancient, its surface was covered in intricate markings—spirals, runes, and symbols that pulsed faintly, as if alive. The edges shimmered subtly, warping the air around them, hinting at something… unnatural beyond.
Thomas stood before it, arms crossed, his sharp eyes scanning every inch. He let out a low whistle. "So this is the 'mysterious doorway' you were talking about… A portal to another dimension, huh?"
Beside him, a man with piercing red eyes and messy black hair stood with his hands in his coat pockets. Damien Blackveil—older brother of Selene and the current Head of the Blackveil Syndicate. Even younger, his presence was intense, radiating quiet authority. His tailored black coat barely concealed the weapons strapped underneath, a constant reminder of who he was.
