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When the Map Ends – Into Uncharted Territory

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 Maps promise certainty. They draw borders, rivers, and paths to safety. But what happens when the map ends? In Artifact , the team pushes beyond the edge of the known world, into places where even satellites fail. Here, the jungle reigns supreme. Every sound is a threat. Every shadow is a question. Discovery waits in uncharted territory—but so does death. And Calvin Prentice must decide: do they turn back, or risk everything for the truth that lies ahead? 📚 Go where maps can’t follow in Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

Lydia’s Gamble – When Bravery Crosses Into Recklessness

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 Every expedition needs a spark. For Calvin, that spark is Lydia Brimmer. In Artifact , Lydia’s brilliance shines brightest when pressure mounts. Her courage gives the team hope when the odds say otherwise. But bravery has a razor’s edge. Push too far, and it becomes recklessness. Lydia’s determination to prove herself drives her deeper into danger than anyone expected. And when her gamble pays off—or blows up—it may change the course of the expedition forever. 📚 Step into Lydia’s world of brilliance and risk in Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

The Hidden Hand – When Power Moves in Silence

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 Some enemies show their face. Others move in silence. In Artifact , Dr. Prentice learns the most dangerous force isn’t the jungle or the rival treasure hunters—it’s the invisible hand steering both. A shadowy network determined to bury the truth, no matter the cost. They operate without borders, without mercy. Their goal isn’t wealth—it’s control. And for Calvin, standing in their way means choosing between survival and surrender. 📚 Discover the hidden powers shaping Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

A Shadow in the Camp – Who Can Calvin Trust?

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The jungle is dangerous. Rivals are deadly. But the sharpest knife often comes from within. In Artifact , Calvin Prentice and his team face a sobering truth: someone close isn’t who they seem. Every expedition demands trust—sharing food, tents, even secrets. But when betrayal seeps in, paranoia takes root. Suddenly, every whispered word, every sidelong glance becomes suspect. For Prentice, the betrayal is worse than bullets. Because it proves that the past isn’t the only thing buried—the truth in the present is too. 📚 Find out who can truly be trusted in Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

The Expedition Begins – Into the Unknown

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 Every great adventure starts with a single step into the unknown. For Calvin Prentice and his team, that step leads into jungles where maps are useless and danger lurks at every turn. In Artifact , the expedition is more than an academic pursuit—it’s a race. Against time. Against rivals. Against an invisible enemy determined to bury the truth forever. The deeper they go, the more they realize: this isn’t just about what they might find. It’s about what others will do to stop them. The unknown is terrifying—but it’s also irresistible. And for Prentice, resisting isn’t an option. 📚 Take the first step into the unknown with Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

When the Past Meets the Present – Why History Matters in Artifact

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 Why does history matter? In Artifact , Dr. Prentice’s discoveries don’t just reveal ancient truths—they threaten modern power. Lost civilizations aren’t just academic curiosities; they’re proof of stories rewritten, of knowledge buried. The novel asks a chilling question: what if history was deliberately manipulated? What if the missing pieces aren’t accidents, but erasures? In the hands of the wrong people, controlling the past becomes the ultimate weapon. Artifact reminds us that history isn’t dusty relics—it’s the foundation of everything we know. And when that foundation is shaken, the present crumbles with it. 📚 Read the thriller where history is both treasure and weapon: Artifact by Cole Steele

Mace Santino vs. The Jungle – Survival at All Costs

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 The Amazon doesn’t forgive weakness. For Mace Santino, the jungle becomes his ultimate test. Predators lurk in the canopy. The heat suffocates. Each step feels like a gamble. But for a man who clawed his way out of Boston’s streets, danger is nothing new. In Artifact , the jungle strips away Mace’s armor, exposing the man beneath. His instincts make him invaluable. His past makes him volatile. And when survival comes down to split-second choices, the jungle doesn’t just test his endurance—it tests his humanity. 📚 Walk with Mace through danger in Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

The First Clue – A Symbol That Shouldn’t Exist

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  Sometimes the smallest detail changes everything. For Dr. Calvin Prentice, it wasn’t a treasure or a tomb that set the story in motion. It was a symbol. A lone hieroglyph that didn’t belong where it was found, linking cultures separated by oceans. In Artifact , that clue becomes the spark that lights the fuse. For some, it’s proof of a shared ancient past. For others, it’s a threat that must be destroyed. As the symbol’s meaning deepens, so does the danger surrounding it. History doesn’t lie—but the people who protect it often do. 📚 See how one symbol launches a deadly chase in Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

Lydia and Calvin – A Partnership Tested by the Unknown

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 Trust is the glue that holds an expedition together. But what happens when ambition collides with loyalty? In Artifact , Calvin Prentice and Lydia Brimmer share more than professional respect. They share the same burning obsession with the truth. But while Calvin questions the “why,” Lydia focuses on the “how.” Together, they make breakthroughs others miss. Yet in the shadows of forgotten ruins, even the strongest partnerships face fracture. As pressure mounts and enemies close in, one question remains: will their bond survive discovery, or will the secrets they chase drive them apart? 📚 Explore their journey here: Artifact by Cole Steele

Secrets Beneath the Stones – What the Ancients Left Behind

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 Every stone tells a story. Carvings on temple walls, hidden chambers inside pyramids, forgotten inscriptions buried by time. To most, they’re relics. To Dr. Calvin Prentice, they’re evidence—breadcrumbs leading to a truth too vast to ignore. In Artifact , the team uncovers whispers of an ancient civilization powerful enough to shape human history. But with each discovery comes resistance. Who benefits from keeping history incomplete? Who fears what truth might surface? When secrets are carved in stone, they last longer than kingdoms, governments, or empires. But they also attract those desperate to silence them. 📚 Read the thriller where history refuses to stay buried: Artifact by Cole Steele

Into the Amazon – The Jungle as a Character

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  The jungle doesn’t care about your degrees, your theories, or your ambitions. In the Amazon, you either adapt—or you vanish. In Artifact , the team’s pursuit of history leads them deep into one of the deadliest environments on Earth. The Amazon jungle is more than scenery—it’s a force of nature. Venomous snakes, relentless storms, unseen predators, and the sheer weight of isolation test the team at every turn. For Prentice and his companions, the jungle becomes both enemy and teacher. Every snapped twig, every shift in the wind, every shadow conceals danger—or discovery. The Amazon strips away comfort, exposing what people are made of. And in Artifact , it reveals who is strong enough to survive… and who isn’t. 📚 Step into the jungle with them: Artifact by Cole Steele

From Hieroglyphs to Hidden Cities – The Codes in Artifact

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 History speaks to us in symbols. Carved into stone, painted on walls, etched into memory—hieroglyphs aren’t just art; they’re codes. In Artifact , one strange symbol changes everything. Dr. Prentice knows symbols connect civilizations across continents. But this one? It’s out of place, out of time, and filled with danger. Each stroke carries meaning, and as the team deciphers its message, they realize they’re not the first to search for answers—and they may not survive long enough to share what they’ve found. Symbols are powerful. They unite cultures, whisper forgotten stories, and in Artifact , ignite a deadly chase that spans continents. 📚 Crack the code yourself: Artifact by Cole Steele

The Shadow Organization – When History Becomes Dangerous

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  Some discoveries are too dangerous to share. In Artifact , Prentice’s research doesn’t just attract students, scholars, and dreamers—it catches the eye of an organization that thrives on silence. This shadowy force is no ordinary antagonist. They’re powerful, ruthless, and everywhere. Their mission is simple: keep the truth buried at all costs. From whispered threats to lethal ambushes in the Amazon, they stalk Prentice’s team with unnerving precision. Why would an ancient secret matter so much to the present? That’s the question that drives Artifact into thriller territory. Because history isn’t just about the past—it’s about power. And whoever controls the past controls the future. 📚 Face the danger inside Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

Mace Santino – From the Streets of Boston to the Amazon Jungle

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  Every team needs someone who can handle the chaos, and for Calvin Prentice, that someone is Mace Santino. Born in the rough neighborhoods of Boston, Mace learned survival before he learned science. Yet beneath the tough exterior is a brilliant mind, one sharp enough to earn his place on Prentice’s team. In Artifact , Mace becomes the bridge between academia and survival. When the expedition leaves the lecture halls behind and plunges into the Amazon jungle, Mace’s instincts become the team’s lifeline. He knows how to fight, how to adapt, and—most importantly—how to keep moving when others freeze. But Mace carries shadows of his own past, and in the dense jungle, old scars find new ways to reopen. Will his grit save the team—or will his demons become their undoing? 📚 Uncover Mace’s journey in Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

Pyramids Beyond Egypt – The Global Mystery

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 When most people hear the word pyramid , they think of the towering structures on the Giza Plateau. But the truth is far more intriguing: pyramids exist all over the world. From Peru’s adobe marvels to China’s hidden earth mounds and the Nubian pyramids of Sudan, these structures raise a haunting question—were ancient civilizations connected in ways we’ve never imagined? In Artifact , Dr. Calvin Prentice believes the answer is yes. His research draws on real-world evidence: cultures separated by oceans, yet building nearly identical structures. Coincidence—or a shared legacy? This global mystery forms the beating heart of Artifact . It’s more than a novel—it’s a “what if” story about humanity’s forgotten past. And once you see pyramids across continents, you’ll never look at history the same way again. 📚 Follow the fictional journey here: Artifact by Cole Steele

Lydia Brimmer – The Brilliant Mind Beside the Artifact

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 Behind every legendary discovery is someone with the courage to challenge convention. Enter Lydia Brimmer, Dr. Calvin Prentice’s trusted research assistant. On the surface, she’s meticulous, sharp, and always two steps ahead of her colleagues. But Lydia is more than just a sidekick in the academic world—she’s the one who grounds Prentice’s wild theories in reality, and often the one who sees the details everyone else overlooks. In Artifact , Lydia’s role is pivotal. When hieroglyphs hint at a long-buried truth, it’s her insight that sharpens Prentice’s intuition into concrete discovery. But Lydia isn’t without her own mysteries. Her drive borders on obsession, and as the expedition deepens, so does the question: what lines will she cross in pursuit of the truth? Fans of smart, determined heroines will find Lydia Brimmer unforgettable. She doesn’t just follow the story—she helps shape it. 📚 Discover Lydia’s journey inside Artifact: Artifact by Cole Steele

Unearthing Secrets: Meet Dr. Calvin Prentice

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 Every great discovery begins with an obsession. For Dr. Calvin Prentice, a respected Boston University archaeologist, that obsession lies in the pyramids. Not just the Egyptian marvels everyone recognizes, but the ones scattered across continents—Peru, Mesoamerica, China—echoes of civilizations whispering the same story across the globe. Prentice isn’t just a man of history; he’s a man of questions. What connects these ancient structures? Could there be a single lost civilization behind them all? His relentless pursuit of answers makes him brilliant in the lecture hall—but dangerous in the field. Because when you dig too deep, you don’t just uncover history. You uncover secrets others would rather keep buried. In Artifact , Prentice’s quest collides with forces far beyond academia—a shadowy organization watching his every move, and mysteries older than recorded time. One hieroglyph, one clue, one obsession could bring him closer to the truth… or cost him everything. 📚 Begin th...

Peril Promo Free Chapter

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  A dark reflective visor fixed to the pitch-black motorcycle helmet concealed piercing blue eyes.   They stalked their target into a park about ten minutes away from the Colosseum in Rome.   Valeria Tutov’s bike engine idled while she watched the older man in an expensive tan suit labor until he found a bench to sit down.   He then removed a cream-colored handkerchief from his pocket and wiped a sweaty brow.   Temperatures inside the ancient city had reached a hundred degrees for the second straight day.   The dark brown leather satchel that the man had carried rested tightly next to him.   She anticipated some sort of an exchange would eventually take place.   A few minutes passed on her timer and a younger male in his thirties dressed in Bermuda shorts with a white tee shirt emerged from a group of trees.   He stood in front of the bench where the two men spoke under a sweltering mid-afternoon sun. Valeria’s grip on the silenced pistol...

Diplomacy, Betrayal, and Murder

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 Aurora Jeffries’s murder was never just personal—it was political. Her husband’s position as U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania masks secrets that ripple far beyond their marriage. In Peril , murder isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of global upheaval. 📚 Read the explosive thriller: Peril by Cole Steele The sunrise over the Indian Ocean near Dar es Salaam was magnificent to behold on any cloudless morning.   But it wasn’t the only attraction for Douglas Jeffries.   He stood on a bluff wearing a plain blue ball cap along with khaki shorts and a Tommy Bahama tee shirt.   It was also the first time he’d worn sandals in several months.   The last had been with Aurora on their cruise. Ambassador Jeffries focused his binoculars on the proposed site for Tanzania’s new port.   Several trucks were parked within walking distance from it on a dirt road. “Surveyors?” asked Jeffries. His director of security Alex Carlisle stood next to him.   “The second team we’...

Hannah Darby’s First Taste of Terror

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 She only wanted a day at the beach. But for Hannah Darby, that day becomes the beginning of a nightmare—one where killers track her every move, and survival depends on her mother’s every decision. 📖 Read a sample scene in Peril, then continue the story: Peril by Cole Steele The virtue of patience always produces the sweetest fruit of opportunity.   Words that Valeria Tutov lived by when stalking her prey.   Guidance that had been given to her by an ex Mossad agent who instructed her in the arts of assassination. Valeria had recently spent months at a training center outside Vienna.   The Guild were meticulous in their recruitment.   Only a handful of women like Valeri existed in the world.   All of them equally talented and deadly.   Their membership was governed by an anonymous group who had fought proxy wars for feuding nations that sought to influence regions and skirt existing treaties.    The landscape of war had shifted with the a...

Valeria Tutov: The Maiden of Death

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 She doesn’t miss. She doesn’t linger. She doesn’t regret. Valeria Tutov, the Maiden of Death, is one of Peril ’s most chilling characters. Her reputation is global. Her loyalty, to the Guild. Her mission, uncompromising. 📚 Can Willow Darby survive Valeria’s pursuit? Find out in Peril by Cole Steele

Washington D.C.: Secrets Behind the Capitol

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 From embassies to backrooms, Washington D.C. is a city where power thrives—and secrets kill. In Peril , Willow’s pursuit of truth uncovers layers of corruption and deception. But every step closer to answers puts Hannah further at risk. 📚 Discover the dark corridors of Washington: Peril by Cole Steele

Willow Darby: From Mother to Protector

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 Every mother protects her child. But not every mother is Willow Darby. In Peril , her skills as a detective aren’t enough—because this time, the killers aren’t just coming for her case file. They’re coming for Hannah. 💥 The stakes are personal. The danger is global. And Willow Darby is all that stands in between. 📚 Meet Willow in Peril: Peril by Cole Steele

Blood on the Bench: Prologue Spotlight

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Rome. A blistering afternoon. A bench in the park. Two men barely have time to breathe before Valeria Tutov—the Maiden of Death—erases them with calculated precision. This is the world of Peril —where diplomacy collides with murder, and assassins stalk the shadows of power. 📖 Read more in the free prologue excerpt, then continue the story: Peril by Cole Steele

The Guild: Killers in the Shadows

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 Some enemies hide behind politics. Others are paid to kill. The Guild is no ordinary group—they are meticulous, merciless, and determined to erase Hannah Darby before she exposes what she saw. Their reach is global. Their patience, lethal. And in Peril , Willow Darby learns just how deep their shadows go. 📚 Can Willow stop them in time? Find out: Peril by Cole Steele

Witness to Murder: Hannah Darby’s Dangerous Secret

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 Skipping school was supposed to be harmless fun. For Hannah Darby, it became a life-or-death decision. In Peril , Hannah sees something she was never meant to witness—and the killers won’t stop until the last loose end is tied off. Now, Willow must risk everything to keep her daughter alive. 📚 Read the full thriller: Peril by Cole Steele

Shadows Over Tanzania

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 Aurora Jeffries was supposed to embody grace and diplomatic poise. Instead, her murder unravels a double life—and secrets that may reshape Africa’s geopolitical future. As Willow Darby races to protect her daughter Hannah, readers are pulled from quiet American suburbs to the volatile shadows of Washington D.C. and beyond. 📚 Dive into the full story: Peril by Cole Steele

Countdown to Oblivion – A Free Encounter Bonus Chapter

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 The luxurious log cabin home that was nestled on an inland lake complete with its own boat house belonged to Marcel Cepeda. It was rumored to have been designed by the same architect that was responsible for an enormous luxury log cabin home which had previously belonged to a notable country singer down in Tennessee. The same construction crew had been contracted and it annoyed several of his wealthy neighbors while it was being built. Their equipment and the massive logs made driving the roads impassable at times. Cepeda was the CEO of a new social media and tech firm. His company’s IPO made him an overnight billionaire and instant celebrity. Money was no object after the news. A far cry from the startup struggles in his parent’s basement almost a decade earlier. He plugged in his Tesla Roadster to recharge in an underground garage before taking an elevator up to the top floor and the master bedroom. It had floor to ceiling glass windows with a breathtaking view of the water. Cep...

The Countdown to Oblivion

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 The screen went black, then numbers appeared—10, 9, 8… Boyd’s victim sat, unaware that every second was part of a calculated execution. In Encounter , countdowns aren’t for suspense—they’re for destruction. 📚 Read the full story: Encounter by Cole Steele

Deklyn Boyd: The Professor with a Deadly Curriculum

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 Students see Deklyn Boyd as brilliant, approachable, and kind. The truth? He’s crafting an entirely different kind of lesson plan. His intellectual veneer hides a strategic mind capable of precision strikes—and a thirst for the chaos they bring. 📚 Read the full story: Encounter by Cole Steele

The Prank That Wasn’t

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 Marcel Cepeda’s company culture thrived on elaborate, outrageous pranks. FBI raids, staged arrests—nothing was off-limits. That’s why he didn’t panic when a strange man appeared on his Peloton screen. In Encounter , that misplaced trust costs him everything. 📚 Read the full story: Encounter by Cole Steele

When the Workout Turns Deadly

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 For Marcel Cepeda, fitness was routine. For Deklyn Boyd, it was an opportunity. “Enjoy your ride.” Those were the last words on the screen before the explosion tore through Cepeda’s luxury home. Boyd’s genius lies in making the extraordinary seem ordinary—until it’s too late. 📚 Read the full story: Encounter by Cole Steele

A Killer’s Stage: Why Deklyn Boyd Chooses the Perfect Setting

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 Deklyn Boyd understands the power of a setting. In Encounter , he turns Marcel Cepeda’s multimillion-dollar lakefront property into a theater of destruction. The irony is clear: Cepeda’s home, built to impress, becomes the perfect backdrop for his demise. And Boyd? He’s the invisible hand guiding the scene. 📚 Read the full story: Encounter by Cole Steele

The Night Marcel Cepeda’s World Shattered

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 It started like any other late night for tech billionaire Marcel Cepeda—charging his Tesla, prepping for a ride, and settling in for a workout. But Deklyn Boyd doesn’t leave room for ordinary nights. The Peloton screen flickered. Not Chantelle from London this time—but the shadowed figure of a man in a chair. Then came the tightening of the shoes, the countdown, and finally… the blast. Deklyn Boyd, respected college professor, hides his true nature under layers of charm and intellect. But when his plans unfold, no one—not even a billionaire—can see him coming. 📚 Read the full story: Encounter by Cole Steele

The Autopsy That Changes Everything

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 Forensic science is only as cold as the crimes it uncovers. In Beneath Devil’s Lake , Roman Lee listens as Dr. Nyguen details the victims’ suffering, revealing a killer who thrives on precision and cruelty. With tourniquets, epinephrine injections, and surgical precision, the murderer ensured their victims remained aware until the final moments. 📚 Read the full story: https://a.co/d/8PSYbIb  

Kitchen Confidence & Small-Town Courage

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 June Darby’s charm isn’t just in the kitchen—it’s in her unshakable spirit. In Encounter , her story is as much about family loyalty as it is about food. Her live TV appearance proves she can handle pressure, even when the cameras catch more than intended. The question is—can that same strength help her family when danger closes in? 📚 Read the full story: Encounter by Cole Steele

Dark Secrets Beneath the Water

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 In Beneath Devil’s Lake , Roman Lee faces a killer who doesn’t just take lives—he orchestrates their suffering. Arriving at the office of Dr. Nyguen… The torso was resting on a body block… Whoever did this has some working knowledge of human anatomy and perhaps pharmacology… More disturbing, the victims had their eyelids pinned open. Every detail cuts deeper, every revelation pushing Roman closer to a truth more horrifying than he imagined. 📚 Read the full story:   https://a.co/d/cCCUZJk

June Darby’s Big TV Moment

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Not every local TV guest can win over the crowd—and silence the host—with the same flair as June Darby. In Encounter , Willow’s mother proves she’s more than just a great cook. Nervous energy in addition to several cups of coffee kept June Darby alert and ready for her big moment… [Excerpt from Encounter, Chapter Six] June’s quick wit and fearless charm make her a social media sensation—but in Encounter , popularity comes with unexpected dangers. 📚 Read the full story: Encounter by Cole Steele