Legacy of The Crimson Wraith

a noir superhero mystery novel

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66: The Sepulchre

March 10, 2026 / J. Griffin Hughes / Leave a comment

2019. When they got back to the Zephyr, Kevin placed a call to Danny on the Crimson Wraith’s frequency. The gleaming Art Deco luxury car pulled away from the grim edifice of the TCCF, and Danny’s voice came through the Zephyr’s speakers. “Line secure, Specter Prime. This is Crypt. What’s the word?” “Suspect identified,” said … Continue reading 66: The Sepulchre

65: The Silverback

March 3, 2026 / J. Griffin Hughes / Leave a comment

2019. He reminded Gracie of the older male gorilla she’d seen at the Titan City Zoo as a kid. “Silverback,” they called him. Now there was a name for a superhero, maybe a middle-aged one.  But that was just how Hank looked. His head was shaved in a buzz cut, making a thin crown of … Continue reading 65: The Silverback

64: Because of You

February 24, 2026 / J. Griffin Hughes / Leave a comment

1988. It had been two days since Hank last saw Jasmine. She never came back from checking in on one of her friends who had said something about a client asking her to wear a white rabbit costume for an Alice in Wonderland fantasy.  Hank didn’t have that friend’s address or phone number, which left … Continue reading 64: Because of You

32: A Seat at the Table

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 / J. Griffin Hughes / Leave a comment

1986. The Titan Metro ride up to the 6th Avenue station wasn’t exactly comfortable for either Hank or Jasmine. Typically, she didn’t like going out during the day. It never felt safe to dress the way she felt most herself when the sun was out.  So, she threw on something a boy had left at … Continue reading 32: A Seat at the Table

31: Perspective Provided

June 24, 2025 / J. Griffin Hughes / Leave a comment

2019. No routes of the Titan Metro Line made their way into the hillsides beyond the Englehart River, but Gracie didn’t really want Stephen to give her a ride all the way to Sprang & Sons. That might raise more questions than she wanted to answer. So, she asked him to bring her to the … Continue reading 31: Perspective Provided

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