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

43: The Weight of a Cape

September 9, 2025 / J. Griffin Hughes / Leave a comment

2019. The wheels of the treadmills sang under their feet as Kevin and Gracie brought their speed up to a full run. Wires from the electrodes they wore bounced with each step. Working out wasn’t really Gracie’s thing. It felt strange to run without something to run from or to.  “Looking back through the legacy … Continue reading 43: The Weight of a Cape

40: The Silver Arrow of Lady Luna

August 19, 2025 / J. Griffin Hughes / Leave a comment

1954. All throughout the Titan City Capitol chambers, onlookers edged forward in their seats, eager for William Finn’s response. News reports held pencils at the ready, some toward the exit to see just how quickly they could phone their editors with what would surely be tomorrow morning’s headline. Even if Will had no confession regarding … Continue reading 40: The Silver Arrow of Lady Luna

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