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Covert Operative

Tells about a man, he is merried and has a daughter but his behavior, cant to a good father for his child. He deserves to be called a mercenary man, you want to know why? because. Lets get into the story.

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6 Chapters

THE COVERT IDENTITY

The story unravelled a young man in his early twenties. From work he boarded a bus enroute from Surulere to Aguda. As the journey progressed, he was in thoughts regarding how he would take care of his domestic needs that weekend. He reached home only to be met with the deteriorating situation at home. That weekend, there was a heavy downpour and as a result, his foam was drenched in the rain due to a leaking roof. Justice, nonetheless, went to call his best friend and neighbour to help him wriggle out the water but was directed to the chairman's house where his friend was and that was where he met the woman who changed his life. Being an architect by profession, he designed a tunnel that caught the attention of his boss. In a bid to seek for contract overseas, his boss was granted approval to the contract through this young man’s design. Afterwards, he travelled to the USA to finalize the deal. Upon his return, his boss stumbled on something which revealed the young man’s paternity. Eventually, he turned out to be the son of his rich boss. His mother's whereabouts were revealed. The father, mother and son wedded on the same day. He lived on to enjoy his life afterwards after realizing his covert identity.

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Twins for my Alpha Ex-bodyguard

Retired Marine. Force Recon. When Callan 'Cannon' Asher retires from the Marines and joins the best security firm in Miami, the jobs seems too easy. Protecting civilians is all he knows, pulling the trigger on people who don't deserve it is all he knows. When he receives a job to protect the Mayor's daughter, all hell breaks loose because the raven haired girl isn't just a brat but unlike any woman he has ever seen before. When he sleeps with her and abandons her when she gets too clingy, he learns the hard way that love isn't like one of his covert missions in Afghan (simple and fast) but a shitty complicated game. He never wanted to settle for one woman. Yet she's the only woman in his mind. He never dreamt of having a family behind a white picket fence. Yet she gave him sons. Twins! Most of all he never expected to lust over a married woman because not only did Nicole Montenegro screw him over by hiding his sons from him but she also went ahead and got his children a man to call their dad. For him, this is by far the most deadliest mission he has ever been on. Code name: Cannon Mission: Get his woman and his sons.

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66 Chapters

My Unsuspecting Mate

Cole Miller was recuperating after a covert operation when his father's lawyer came knocking on his door, and as soon as he saw the old man he knew he was bringing a ton of trouble his way only he didn’t know of the magnitude. Forced to go back to his family estate to bury his father, Cole discovered he had inherited his family's ill-gotten fortune, his grandfather's oil wells and an enslaved female his father termed 'the merchandise', a woman who was already sold and was to be picked up by a cruel mafia boss he knew too well. After spending a steamy night with her and discovering what she was, Cole understood better why Rufus wanted her. And despite knowing the trouble he would bring his way if he stopped her sale, he tried to help her regardless. When his family estate was attacked by unknown assailants, Cole engineered an escape and found himself in a changing tide of danger, one minute he was captured, chained, and in the den of wolves who hated humans, and next, he was on the run to protect a woman who was not entirely woman and who claimed to be his mate.

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109 Chapters

I'm Stuck in Another World with an Idiot

The life of a pessimistic seventeen-year-old took a 180-degree turn after a tragedy occurred and led to him being mysteriously transferred to a new world. Miles Reyes, who has lived an ambitionless and solemn life, now walks a dangerous path filled with troubles ever since his transmigration. And while he wanders on unknown lands, he meets a particular idiot who became his salvation. As the two develop feelings for each other and experience many "first," what unfolds is a journey that dives into the machinations of human emotion, and touches on the timeless struggle of every soul, which is the key to finding happiness. Covert art by: https://instagram.com/emman_toy?utm_medium=copy_link (Author's Status) I'll mass release tomorrow! About 20 thousand plus words!

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Bound By Passion

"Now tell me, young lady, who wants you dead?" Nicholas asked as he stared intently at me. His words froze me in place. My eyes widened, and my heart raced uncontrollably in my chest. I looked at him, my eyes diverting to the blood trickling from his shoulder where he was hit by a bullet while trying to save me. "I... I don't know," I stammered, still bewildered by the events that had unfolded. Laura Dickson had endured an abusive relationship at the hands of her boyfriend Santos, to whom she felt indebted for assisting her in settling some debts. Eventually, she reaches the conclusion that she can no longer tolerate the relationship and flees, disregarding Santos' threats of ending her life should she ever leave him. At a charity ball event, she encounters Nicholas, a strikingly handsome and powerful billionaire, the head of Brandson mafia family, who saves her from a serial killer intent on shooting her. Nicholas takes it upon himself to provide her with protection at his covert hideout until the serial killer is captured. What will unfold when they discover that the serial killer was actually closer to them than they had presumed and was in fact not who they thought it was? How will Laura react when she uncovers a grave secret that will profoundly shake her foundations? And what will occur as Laura falls In love with Nicholas, a billionaire mafioso who only sees women as objects of sexual desires? Discover the answers within the gripping pages of the thrilling novel, "Bound by Passion."

124 Chapters

What Gadgets Does A Covert Operative Use In Modern Missions?

3 Answers2025-08-27 01:08:38

I get a little giddy talking about this stuff — there’s a weird thrill in picturing the tiny, brilliant tools that let someone go unseen and unheard. On a typical kit list I’d pack a few layers: comms and op-sec first. That means a stash of burner phones with wiped firmware, encrypted satellite messengers for when cell networks are toast, and a small hardware crypto-token for two-factor login. I always carry a Faraday pouch to quarantine devices, a few pre-programmed SIMs, and a compact VPN router that I can hide in a backpack. Coffee helps when I’m setting them up at 2 a.m., soldering a micro-USB into a Raspberry Pi that will impersonate a legit access point.

Then there’s recon — tiny cameras and listening devices that are actually gorgeous feats of engineering. Micro-drones with quiet rotors for rooftop recon, keychain-sized cameras that stream encrypted feeds, and thermal monoculars for night work. I fiddle with microSD cams that look like a button or a USB stick; they’re tiny, stupidly useful, and I have a drawer full of batteries and adhesive patches. Physical access tools are low-tech but essential: a set of slim jims, modular lock picks, RFID cloners for door badges, and materials for quick disguise swaps — hat, glasses, a jacket that changes the silhouette. I keep a multitool, a compact med kit, and a portable power bank that can charge a drone in a pinch.

Cyber gadgets round it out: a USB stick loaded as a 'BadUSB' for social engineering drops, a handheld spectrum analyzer to find hidden mics or cameras, and a few exploit kits I’d deploy legally and ethically in exercises or red-team scenarios. People often picture sci-fi cloaks from 'Mission: Impossible', but really it’s a messy blend of tiny gadgets, patience, and boring tradecraft — and yes, a lot of coffee and quiet confidence when you walk past the security desk.

How Does A Covert Operative Infiltrate Corporate Espionage Rings?

3 Answers2025-08-27 05:19:20

I get pulled into this topic every time I see a spy thriller on a weekend binge — there’s something delicious about the cat-and-mouse in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' or the corporate twist in 'Mr. Robot'. To be clear up front: I won’t give step-by-step instructions for sneaky wrongdoing. What I can do is talk about the big-picture patterns, the motives, and the kinds of vulnerabilities people exploit, and then flip it to how defenders and ethics-minded folks respond.

At a conceptual level, infiltrating a corporate espionage ring usually involves several broad layers: picking a believable cover or social role, making useful contacts, and finding or creating opportunities where sensitive information changes hands. In fiction and history, people lean on social dynamics (trust, reciprocity, status), technical gaps (weak controls or misconfigured systems), and the human tendency to shortcut due diligence. Rings are social ecosystems — they recruit through existing networks, exploit pressure points like money or ideology, and rely on compartmentalization so the whole network isn’t exposed if one person slips up.

Because I love both novels and real-world analysis, I also watch how defenders think. Companies that fare better tend to invest in basic cybersecurity hygiene, clear access controls, employee training that treats folks like humans (not guinea pigs), and strong whistleblower channels. If you’re curious about the subject, I’d recommend reading fiction alongside non-technical reporting and ethics-focused pieces: it helps you see both the glamour and the very real harms. I’ll always push the practical, legal paths — like getting into security, compliance, or investigative journalism — if you’re fascinated by this world but want to stay on the right side of things.

How Much Does A Covert Operative Earn In Private Security?

3 Answers2025-08-27 22:35:09

I’ve watched this topic from the inside and the sidelines long enough to know there’s no single paycheck that fits everyone. In lower-risk private security roles that involve surveillance, intelligence analysis, or discreet investigations, you’re often looking at a broad annual range — roughly $40,000–$80,000 in the U.S. for salaried positions. Move up to high-end executive protection, corporate close protection, or specialized surveillance teams and you get into about $60,000–$150,000 depending on experience, location, and whether the gig is full-time or contract.

For truly high-risk or overseas contractor work, rates jump dramatically. I’ve seen day rates from $500 to $2,000+ for experienced operators, and some niche specialists or team leaders command $200k–$300k+ a year when you roll in per diems, hazard pay, and long deployments. Important money factors: security clearances, relevant certifications (medical, tactical driving, firearms quals), language skills, prior military or law enforcement background, and the client’s tolerance for risk. Working in the Middle East or maritime security often comes with tax-free pay or big allowances, which skews those numbers upward.

Don’t forget benefits: a slightly lower salary with solid healthcare, retirement, PTO, and training opportunities can be worth more than a flashy day rate. Also remember the law — private security must operate within local and international law; illegal or grey activities are a fast track to losing contracts and freedom. If you’re considering a move into this world, audit your certifications, build a verifiable ops history, and be ready to negotiate per diem, insurance, and clear legal frameworks for each assignment.

What Training Prepares A Covert Operative For Cyber Operations?

3 Answers2025-08-27 22:02:12

I still get a little thrill thinking about how messy the real prep is compared to the sleek scenes in 'Mr. Robot' or 'Ghost in the Shell'. For me, the foundation is a weird blend of computer science fundamentals and very un-glamorous repetition. You need networking down cold — TCP/IP, routing, packet inspection — because if you don’t know what a packet looks like at 3am, you’ll misread a leak. From there I layered in systems knowledge: how Windows, Linux, and mobile OSes manage users, processes, and memory. Practical labs, virtual machines, and sandboxed malware analysis became my daily bread.

Beyond the tech, tradecraft matters just as much. That means practicing secure communications, dead drops for keys, plausible cover stories, and consistent operational security habits. I spent months running simulated ops with red-team/blue-team exercises, doing phishing simulations, and writing tiny tools to automate reconnaissance. Little things like disciplined log management, secure boot chains, and cryptographic hygiene saved me from self-inflicted headaches. I also trained in human-focused skills: interview techniques, persuasive messaging for social engineering, and cultural or language study so I could blend in during environments where context matters. It’s a weird hybrid of being a geek and an actor, and I loved it.

Which Novels Feature A Covert Operative As The Unreliable Narrator?

3 Answers2025-08-27 08:10:24

I get this itch for spy fiction where the narrator themselves is shady, and honestly the best examples twist that itch into something deliciously uncomfortable. One of the clearest, sharpest cases is 'The Sympathizer' by Viet Thanh Nguyen — the narrator is literally a double agent and the whole book is him telling his side of the story. He’s charismatic, erudite and self-justifying, and you end up doubting what he’s hiding, what he’s inventing, and what he chooses to confess. It’s part memoir, part indictment, and it uses that unreliable voice to interrogate identity and ideology.

Another book I keep recommending is 'American Spy' by Lauren Wilkinson. It’s framed as a letter/memoir from a Black intelligence officer looking back on her career and relationships. She’s selective, wounded, and defensive, so you can feel the gaps between what she tells and what might really have happened. That tension — between political context and personal grievance — makes her narration feel honest and unreliable at the same time.

If you want something darker and more literary, try 'Our Man in Havana' by Graham Greene. The protagonist manufactures intelligence to please his handlers; although the perspective isn’t strictly first-person confession the novel hinges on a narrator whose fabrications and self-delusions steer the story. For a modern twist, check out 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' by John le Carré — the storytelling isn’t a straightforward unreliable-first-person, but le Carré’s use of perspective, moral ambiguity, and deliberate obfuscation makes the operative viewpoint feel dangerously untrustworthy. These books play with truth in different ways — some through voice, some through omission — so if you like narrators who make you squint at every line, you’re in for a treat.

How Does A Covert Operative Handle Moral Dilemmas In Fiction?

4 Answers2025-08-27 19:17:32

Night trains and spilled coffee are my favorite thinking spaces, so I usually picture a covert operative wrestling with a moral dilemma while staring out at rain-blurred lights. In fiction, that struggle is rarely neat: it's an onion with rotten layers. A spy's choices often pivot between extreme utilitarian math—sacrifice one to save many—and a stubborn personal code that refuses some shortcuts. I've read 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' on more sleepless evenings than I can count, and every time the characters weigh betrayal against national security, I end up arguing with the book. The operative learns to compartmentalize, but those compartments leak. Guilt shows up as late-night drinking, regret in stray kindnesses to strangers, or sudden bursts of empathy for people they were told were expendable.

What fascinates me about well-done portrayals is the aftermath. It's not just the choice itself, it's the cost accounting later: trust lost, relationships strained, integrity quietly eroding. Some stories go utilitarian and never look back; others force the protagonist to face moral injury. I love when fiction gives nuanced coping mechanisms—mentors who offer perspective, small acts of penance, or even a painful confession scene that humanizes both sides. Games like 'Metal Gear Solid' and shows like 'The Americans' do that by letting you live the fallout: choices ripple.

At the end of the day I find myself rooting for operatives who set personal red lines, then test them. Not because I think there’s a clean solution—there rarely is—but because watching someone try to hold onto a soul amid chaos makes the toll real. If you want recommendations, I’ll happily ramble about books and episodes that get this right, or the ones that frustrate me for glossing over the human cost.

What Psychology Tips Help A Covert Operative Manage Stress?

4 Answers2025-08-27 09:37:27

Sometimes I get obsessed with the little rituals that steady me — a three-count inhale, a flick of a lighter, the smell of espresso — and those tiny acts are the real unsung heroes of staying calm. When things pile up, I break stress into what I can control versus what I can't. Physically, I use box breathing (4-4-4-4) and a grounding checklist: name five things I can see, four I can touch, three I can hear. Mentally, I use a short script to switch personas — a neutral phrase that signals 'work mode' or 'off mode' — and a physical cue like rolling my wrist to finish the transition.

I also give attention to recovery: short naps when possible, strict caffeine windows, and micro-exercises (calf raises behind a cafe table, shoulder rolls in a crowd). For emotional load, I practice labeling emotions quietly — naming fear or irritation often halves its intensity. I keep a secure, private place to blow off steam: a burner journal with odd doodles and a playlist that can shift my mood in five songs.

Finally, I carve out trusted decompression rituals — a phone call with one steady person, or a hot shower where I deliberately plan nothing. These feel small, but they actually prevent burnout in the long run; they've saved me more times than I can count, and they might help you too.

Where Can Readers Find A Covert Operative Origin Short Story?

4 Answers2025-08-27 02:09:28

I get a little thrill hunting down origin stories for covert operatives—it's like piecing together a puzzle where every fragment hints at who they become.

If you want a classic, tangible start, grab a copy of Ian Fleming's short-story collection 'For Your Eyes Only'—it's full of Bond shorts that feel like origins and formative missions. For pulpier vibes, dig through archives of 'Black Mask' or older issues of 'Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine' and 'Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine'—they're treasure troves for hardboiled and spy-flavored shorts. On the modern side, check out 'Tor.com' for speculative spy pieces and 'Uncanny Magazine' or 'Strange Horizons' if you like origin tales with a weird or sci-fi twist.

I also binge-read on my commute: 'LeVar Burton Reads' has occasional espionage shorts in audio form, and Audible's shorts/Singles section sometimes runs origin-style pieces. If you want searchable convenience, try the Kindle Store and search for "spy short story" or "origin short story"—you'll find indie authors and Kindle Singles who love writing origin beats. Happy sleuthing—there's always a new origin that hooks me on the first paragraph.

Which TV Series Center Around A Covert Operative Team Dynamic?

4 Answers2025-08-27 10:48:01

Back in college I used to binge shows with a half-empty pizza box and a notebook of episode names I liked — covert team dynamics always hooked me fast. My top picks are 'Mission: Impossible' (the original TV run if you want classic tradecraft vibes), 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' for the suave Cold War team interplay, and 'The Unit' for gritty, military-style small-team operations. For modern takes, 'Spooks' (aka 'MI-5') and 'Le Bureau des Légendes' dig deep into the emotional cost of undercover work, while 'Strike Back' is pure adrenaline with a tight duo that feels like a tactical team.

If you prefer lighter fare, 'Chuck' blends everyday awkwardness with a spy team and great chemistry. For moral grey zones and procedural thrills, 'The Blacklist' and 'Person of Interest' give you task forces and unconventional alliances. I’ll also toss in 'Burn Notice' and 'Covert Affairs' — both center a single operative but rely heavily on their supporting teams, which makes them feel very team-driven. I love how each show frames loyalty and deception differently; sometimes the team is family, sometimes it’s a ticking liability, and that tension is what keeps me watching.

Which Movies Realistically Portray A Covert Operative'S Tradecraft?

3 Answers2025-08-27 22:59:18

Some films capture the quiet, patient craft of spying rather than the gadget-sparkle, and those are the ones I keep going back to. If you want the low-key, procedural side — dead drops, surveillance teams, careful tailing, and the grind of analysis — start with 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'. The film is all about routine: long meetings, whispered suspicions, and the tiny gestures that signal something deeper. Watching it on a rainy evening, I always notice how the tradecraft is mostly about information flow and paranoia, not car chases.

'The Conversation' is another favorite for technical tradecraft. It’s essentially a study in audio surveillance, the ethics of listening, and how a single recording can unravel lives. Meanwhile, 'The Lives of Others' shows the patient, bureaucratic side of surveillance — wiretaps, logs, and the slow build of evidence. For HUMINT and legal/ethical tension, 'A Most Wanted Man' nails the paperwork, interagency friction, and the quieter, less cinematic aspects of recruiting and following a suspect.

Contrast those with 'James Bond' and the 'Bourne' films: thrilling, sure, but tradecraft there is flavored with action. In real life, operatives lean on patience, cover stories, meticulous planning, and alliances with analysts. If you want one tip before diving in: watch for subtle communications — a glance, a folded newspaper, a back-channel phone number — those are the things that feel true to the craft for me.