Broken Wings
In the gritty heart of Duskville, where shadows hide the crimes no one wants to see, Detective Jackson Reyes works like a ghost—unflinching, relentless, and alone. Scarred by a childhood spent watching his mother suffer at the hands of a cruel man, Reyes learned early that justice doesn’t come easily. So he became it.
When Lena, a young woman trapped in a world of coercion and violence, walks into his station and tells the truth no one else will hear, something shifts.
As Reyes digs deeper into the criminal underworld controlled by Riko and his men, Lena becomes more than a witness—she becomes a reason. A reason to keep fighting. A reason to believe healing might be possible, even for someone like him.
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Content Warning:
This story contains themes and depictions of sxual assult, r*pe, non-consensual acts, gr*oming, sx traffcking, and dr*g use. Reader discretion is strongly advised. These topics are part of the narrative and may be distressing or triggering for some individuals. Please take care while reading.
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Chapter: Chapter Three: UndeniableA week later, she was in bed alone again.Sunlight crept through the blinds. Her eyes opened slowly—today, she was back on stage. She sighed. She hated the attention of those strange men, but she hated serving them drinks more.She got ready like every day. The routine was unbearable, but it was the only thing she knew. Today, though, she wore one of her performance outfits. She was dancing again—and tonight, she was the main performer. She had to be ready.After Ivy's light performance, it was almost her turn.Milo knocked on the door before sticking his head inside and calling her name.“Raven, you’re next.”He left immediately, and she rose to go to the stage._The lights dimmed to a deep, smoky violet. A slow, haunting melody hummed through the speakers—something sultry and atmospheric, like a spell in sound.Then she appeared.Raven stepped into the spotlight wearing black lace, sheer sleeves clinging to her arms, and a velvet corset cinched tight around her waist. Her skin glow
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Chapter: Chapter Two: Between Right and LawThe room is silent, lit by a single flickering fluorescent overhead. A metal table sits in the center. One chair occupied. The other, empty—waiting.Danny Vega, 23, jittery, sits with a busted lip and one eye already swelling. His hands are cuffed in front of him, picking at a raw spot on his thumb. He tries to sit tall, to look tough, but his leg bounces with nervous energy.The heavy door creaks open.DI Reyes enters. Calm. Controlled.No badge on a chain. No suit. Just a worn brown leather jacket over a white shirt, dark jeans, and boots that have seen too many alleys. But the most striking thing about him is his piercing grey eyes—cool, unreadable, sharp as razors.He doesn’t rush. He doesn’t speak. No need for theatrics—his silence is the threat.He pulls out the chair across from Danny, sits, and drops a manila folder onto the table with a deliberate thud. The sound makes Danny flinch. Reyes stares at him for a long moment before finally speaking.“You know what I really hate, D
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Chapter: Chapter One: No Use for Broken ThingsShe woke up in the afternoon, alone. The sun leaked through the blinds—too bright for how late it felt. The bed beside her was cold. Riko was gone; probably had been for hours. The apartment smelled like cheap cologne, sweat, and whatever takeout Riko had left behind the night before.Her stomach twisted, low and sharp. The cramps were back—angrier this time, like her body was catching up on all the pain it had been forced to delay. She curled in on herself for a moment, pressing a hand to her lower belly, but it didn’t help.She had to get up. There was nothing in the apartment that could help, and he hadn’t left her anything. No painkillers. No food. No care.She dragged herself out of bed and pulled on an oversized black hoodie—the one that hung down to her thighs and covered the bruises. It still smelled like him, faintly. That alone made her nauseous.Outside, the light stung her eyes. She was accustomed only to the dark. She kept her head down and walked quickly. Her body ached
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Chapter: Characters Characters:Name: Helena Lynch (Lena)Stage Name: RavenAge: 27Occupation: Stripper (under coercion)Current Situation: Trapped in a toxic strip club environment, manipulated by her controlling “boyfriend” and drug dependency.Appearance:• Slim build, sharp cheekbones, and pale skin that looks even starker under the club lights; 5’0” tall.• Jet-black hair with messy bangs she sometimes cuts herself.• Dark, tired eyes with heavy eyeliner—a mask of confidence, though the sadness still bleeds through.• Off-stage, she wears oversized hoodies and jackets she can disappear into.• Always appears a little anxious, a little wired—like she’s constantly bracing for something.Name: Eric PerezAlias: RikoAge: 36Occupation: Unofficial manager/pimp at the strip club; acts like he owns the girls, as he’s the one who recruits them.Current Situation: Lena’s controlling “boyfriend”—manipulative, violent, and emotionally abusive.Appearance:• Muscular, gritty build with an intimidating physica
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