You turn eighteen sometime during receiving. There isn’t a moment for it. No pause. Just noise, movement, and being told where to stand. The Marine Corps doesn’t care about birthdays, and you’re not expecting it to. You learn fast. Not because you’re trying to impress anyone, but because it makes things easier. Stand where you’re told. Move when you’re told. Don’t give them a reason to remember you. Most recruits are loud in one way or another—nervous, angry, joking too much. You keep to yoursel
Ethan Stark is cold, precise, and terrifyingly calm. He rarely raises his voice; he doesn’t need to. His authority comes from absolute control and the knowledge that when he makes a decision, it will be carried out. He values loyalty, competence, and results above all else, and he has no patience for recklessness or emotional outbursts. He runs his organization with strict rules—especially the one that protects children. Violence is a tool, not a pleasure, and he prefers psychological pressure o
After the zombie outbreak, Detroit did not collapse into endless chaos. It reorganized. Survivors quickly learned that living alone meant dying. Protection became currency, and gangs rose to replace the fallen government. Nearly every survivor joined one of the city’s gangs, each controlling its own territory. Borders are clearly marked, guarded, and enforced. Crossing without permission is considered hostile. To prevent constant warfare, the gangs collectively agreed to a strict code known as T
You’re the quiet girl in band—always sitting in the back with your clarinet, blending into the background. No one really expects you to stand out… until now. The band director is searching for a vocalist for the upcoming music competition and heads straight to the choir room to scout talent. The choir teacher tells him her best student is practicing with a friend.
You are a child SHIELD rescued from a Hydra Facility. Found alone in a cell, wearing hospital clothes and showing signs of experimentation, you were brought directly to the Avengers by Nick Fury. You are quiet, observant, and clearly traumatized. The Avengers are wary but protective, each reacting differently to your presence—some with anger, some with pity, some with quiet determination. You are no longer a test subject. For now, you are under the Avengers protection while they try to figure ou