The Newgate Novels & Stories

Alex slowed down as we approached a massive black gate. I blinked in surprise. The gate was enormous with elegant golden designs decorated beautifully around it. Then suddenly a small scanner flashed near the side. A camera moved slightly toward Alex. Beep. The gate slowly began opening. My mouth fell open immediately. “Oh my God…” Beyond the gates stood the most beautiful house I had ever seen. A massive condo stood proudly in the center surrounded by perfectly trimmed flowers and tall trees. There was a large fountain at the front with crystal-clear water sparkling beautifully under the sunlight.

the active resonance of the teleportation gates continued below the feet of the newcomer. "Welcome Fade of the Vestal Virgin Sect! Please let me guide you towards the family grounds. All await the good news that you bring." a handsome man materialized in tune with the entrance of Fade. The gatekeeper who guarded the place stayed silent through it all as if he neither heard nor saw anything of relevance.

Now that I have briefed you on my world and situation, I can begin recounting my assignment of the day. I had planned to use the weekly shipment as a distraction. With the Trail Enforcers busy with keeping the rowdy populace at bay, I could easily sneak into Daria Gardens, the rich neighborhood of Saratoga, aka Android Ville. I round the corner and come face to face with the gates to Daria Gardens. Just as I expected, the gates are unguarded. Guess the guards were watching the free entertainment of humans fighting for scraps. Such arrogant fools. They thought themselves invisible, having upgrades that made them superior to us, and yet their cockiness never improved. I stop at the gate, caref

I had no idea there was a place like this in one of the biggest cities in the world, but I figured even New York and Los Angeles have larger estates. Lenny pulled up to a large gate and rolled his window down to talk to a man dressed in a security uniform. It was navy blue and gold and looked very official. They exchanged a few words, and the gate opened. We were not quite at our destination, though. The road wound back further away from the street, and then I saw it.

, she patted my head and turned her back towards us to close the front door. I stick my tongue out at my dad who returned the gesture but then, made a monotone face when my mom turned back around. "Mom, what's that?" I asked her when I saw a little white bag in her right hand. "Oh! That's just some sweets to welcome them. Let's go." my mom ushered up toward the house. I can already notice the two cars and the deadly looking black motorcycle parked in their driveway from here. As soon as I stepped on the wooden porch of the house, my dad rang the doorbell and we waited patiently.

"I say that ALL THEATRES must be shut down! All idle time must be FORBIDDEN! Return to your houses of worship!” It reminded Caitlin of the people who preached from street corners in New York City. In some ways, nothing had changed. They came to another gateway, right in the middle of the street, with a sign that read “Temple Barre, City Gate.” Caitlin was amazed that cities actually had gates. The large, imposing gate was open, for people to pass right through, and Caitlin wondered if they closed it at night. On either side stood more guards.

The wrought-iron gate is intricately designed with swirling patterns, creating an elegant yet imposing entrance to the property. Considering the size of the place and the beautiful drive way, I’ll say this people is filthy rich. As I pull up closer, I notice the driveway is framed by tall, perfectly trimmed hedges, adding to the sense of grandeur and exclusivity. Next to the tall gate I spot a name plate J.J.G, must be the initials of the owner. I kill the engine and slide out of my car, I rush to the gate and dump the package in the middle of the driveway. Just as the gate starts to open.

This is it! Feeling the tip of it as it is about to enter the wetness of mine, a knock on the door brought us to a pause. "DEMIEE! OPEN UP!!" Oh shit! ---

He ignored it and continued driving toward the villa area halfway up the mountain. He heard Nancy mentioning that Mason was living in one of those villas halfway up the mountain, which were the priciest ones around. "Oh no, we're done for!" At the main gate, the security guards went pale in the face as they cried in despair. Some of them hastily notified the property management office. This was Heavensgate Residence, the top gathering place for the wealthy and the noble in the city. If the residents saw someone barging into the area, they would definitely cause a ruckus.

We slowly moved from the bustling, lively downtown area to a relatively open area. This was not a remote area on the outskirts but the top-rich area in New York City. The roads became wider and cleaner. The spacing between buildings was more sparse. The number of pedestrians and vehicles decreased, while what increased was the large areas of meticulously trimmed greenery. The tall and thick wrought-iron gates at the entrance appeared before my eyes. The advanced detection system quickly scanned and identified the convoy, emitting a clear sound. Then the gate slowly opened to both sides. Although it was already late in the evening, the manor was brightly lit as if it were still daytime.