The Ivory Masquerade
Introduction
This my first story I hope u guys support me
Hellan
Hellan (Female): A hero with superhuman speed. Hellan is known for her incredible swiftness, which makes her invaluable in a fight. She's a dedicated and serious hero, but her judgment can be clouded by her unrequited crush on the villain, Shannon. She and Henry are siblings, and they have a strained but deeply rooted relationship, much like a classic superhero dynamic.
Stacy
Stacy (Female): A hero with the power to turn invisible. Stacy is clever and resourceful, using her powers for reconnaissance and stealth missions. She is secretly in a complex love triangle with Henry and Jithin. This hidden relationship creates a huge personal conflict for her, forcing her to make difficult choices between her duty as a hero and her private life.
Stellar
Stellar (Female): A hero who can teleport. Her power allows her to instantly move herself and others from one location to another. She is romantically interested in Prince Reo. Her kind and caring nature makes her a powerful emotional anchor for the group, but it also makes her vulnerable to manipulation by those who seek to hurt Reo.
Henry
Henry (Male, Bisexual): A hero with the power of flight and levitation. Henry is Hellan's sibling, and their relationship is a source of both friction and support. He is also involved in a secret love triangle with Stacy and Jithin, which puts him in a difficult position and often distracts him from his duties.
Jithin
Jithin (Male): Shannon's sidekick. Jithin is caught between two worlds. He's part of Shannon's criminal operation but is also in a secret, complicated relationship with two of the heroes, Henry and Stacy. This love triangle makes him a wild card and a potential source of information for the heroes.
Shannon
Shannon (Male): A dangerous and charismatic villain with the power to manipulate and control others. Shannon is a ruthless killer and thief who is feared throughout the kingdom. Hellan has a one-sided crush on him, a weakness that could be exploited. He also has a sidekick, Jithin, who is deeply intertwined with the heroes' lives.
Reo Ivory
Reo Ivory (Male): The beloved prince and future king. Reo is kind, compassionate, and trusting, making him an easy target for manipulation. He has a crush on Stellar, and their developing relationship is a key part of the story's emotional core.
Lucian Ivory
Lucian Ivory (Male): Reo's cousin. Lucian is a well-known figure in the royal court and is often seen advising Prince Reo. He is part of the royal family, but his role and intentions in the unfolding events are a mystery.
The Golden Cage
Hellan
Another one. Did you see that?
Hellan
The Golden Heart Ruby, stolen right out from under the royal guard's nose. I ran to the scene the second the alarms went off. It was like he was a ghost. No sign of entry, no fingerprints, nothing. Just… gone."
Stacy
How can someone be so bold, and so fast?
Stellar
I mean, I can teleport, but even I need a destination. He seems to just... vanish.
Stellar
It's almost elegant in a sick way. Like he's playing a game
Stacy
Elegant? He's a killer, Stellar. That museum curator was found with his throat slit.
Stacy
There's nothing elegant about it. He's a monster, and he's getting bolder.
Stacy
First it was just jewels, now he's taking lives. We have to stop him before he goes too far.
Hellan
Stacy's right. He's not just a thief; he’s a murderer.
Hellan
But the way he moves... it's like he's everywhere at once.
Hellan
I’m faster than anyone I know, but even I can't catch a whisper of him.
Hellan
It's frustrating. It makes me feel useless.
Stellar
Don't say that, Hellan. Your speed has saved us countless times. But this feels different.
Stellar
But this feels different. It's not a brute force thing.
Stellar
It feels… orchestrated. Like a chess game.
Reo Ivory
Stellar, there you are. I've been looking for you.
Reo Ivory
Are you still thinking about the ruby?
Stellar
Yes, Your Highness. We all are. It's a reminder of how vulnerable the kingdom is right now.
Stellar
We thought the royal treasury was impenetrable.
Reo Ivory
I know. It's why I'm so grateful for you all. We'd be lost without you. Especially you, Stellar.
Reo Ivory
I feel like you're the only one who truly understands the weight of all this.
Reo Ivory
Everyone else sees the crown, but you see the person under it.
Stellar
Reo… that's kind of you to say. But we're a team.
Meanwhile Henry was talking to Stacy
Stacy
Did you hear that? Reo's laying it on thick. He's totally in love with Stellar.
Stacy
It's sweet, but it's also a little distracting.
Stacy
He's so focused on her, he's not seeing the bigger picture.
Henry
Tell me about it. It’s a classic fairy tale. The prince and the magical princess. Too bad my life is a little more... complicated.
Henry
My sister's in love with someone, and I'm... well, I'm in this secret relationship with you and Jithin. It feels like we're living in two different worlds.
Stacy
We are. It's getting harder to keep them separate.
Stacy
Jithin wants to see us both tonight. He says it's important.
Stacy
He's been acting a little strange lately, a bit withdrawn.
Stacy
I'm not sure if I can do it, Henry.
Stacy
It feels like we're playing with fire.
Henry
We are. But I'm tired of the sneaking around.
Henry
Maybe it's time to face the fire. We can’t keep living like this.
unknown person
The heroes are distracted. The ruby heist was a perfect diversion. My pawns are in place.
unknown person
The so-called 'heroes' are too busy with their love affairs and their personal feuds to see the real threat. Soon, the kingdom will be mine.
unknown person
only mine....
A Clandestine Meeting
Henry
You sure you're ready for this? Jithin's been distant all week.
Henry
I have a bad feeling about this meeting.
Stacy
It's the only way to find out what's going on. I'm not going to let this secret destroy us.
Stacy
Meet me at the old abandoned docks after sunset. Jithin's already waiting.
Hellan
what are you guys yapping about?
Hellan
I’ve been studying the crime scenes. Every single one has a slight manipulation of the air pressure.
Hellan
A tiny change, almost impossible to detect without a specialized sensor.
Hellan
I think it’s his power, not just a result of his movements
Stellar
That's a breakthrough, Hellan! What does it mean?
Hellan
It means he isn't just fast. He's also a master of misdirection.
Hellan
He's using his powers to throw us off. He’s not a ghost; he's a showman.
Later in an old abandoned docks at night
Henry arrives and sees Jithin and Stacy
Henry
You look serious. What’s going on, Jithin?
Jithin
Look, I can't keep doing this. I'm caught in the middle.
Jithin
We're all in danger. Shannon is… I can’t explain it. He’s changed.
Jithin
He’s not just stealing anymore. He’s building something. Something powerful. And I don’t think he’s working alone.
Stacy
What are you talking about? Who's with him?
Jithin
I can't tell you. But... I can’t be a part of it anymore. I'm not a killer.
Henry
Then help us stop him. You know his weaknesses. You know his plans.
Jithin
I can't. Not directly. If he finds out I'm helping you, he'll kill me. But I can give you a hint.
Jithin
The next target isn’t an object. It's a person. Someone close to the throne.
Stacy
*looks at Henry, worried* A person? Who?
Jithin
I don’t know. I just know it’s for someone else. He's being ordered.
Jithin
I have to go now. Don't try to follow me. Stay safe, both of you.*He vanishes into the night, leaving Henry and Stacy alone*
Henry
Someone close to the throne... is he talking about Reo?
Stacy
It has to be. But who would want him killed? He’s loved by everyone.
Henry
Everyone? I don't think so. There are people who see kindness as a weakness.
Stacy
We have to tell the others. We have to tell Hellan and Stellar.
Henry
No. Not yet. We don't have proof. Jithin's warning... it's just a feeling.
Henry
We go in there and say we have a tip from a wanted criminal? They won't believe us.
Henry
We have to find proof first. We can't put Reo on high alert without something concrete.
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