Echoes of the Night: Derek

Before the prophecy.
Before the city fell into shadow.

Derek was already surviving things no one should survive.

At twelve years old, he doesn't have the words for what's happening to him. Only that danger finds him too easily. That his body reacts before he understands why.

And in the quiet moments, something feels wrong.

The shadows don't always stay still.

And sometimes... they seem to notice him back.

As strange events begin to build around him, Derek is forced to confront a truth he can't exp...