Autumn on Shikoku moved with a quiet elegance, the kind that crept into the world rather than announcing itself. The air carried a crispness that brushed against the skin like a cool sigh, mingling with

​ The air is thick with tension. A single overhead light hanging from the dojo hums softly above. Colton is taping his wrists to begin his workout when Cassie enters, fidgeting with her hands. Her face

The serene garden behind the dojo, usually a sanctuary of peace and reflection, now felt tainted, the gentle glow of dawn doing little to dispel the lingering tension in the air. The dewy grass, undisturbed

The night air clung to Hara’s skin, cool yet thick with the weight of the past few days. Sweat dripped from his temple as he struck Colton’s outstretched hands, each punch sharp, deliberate. He had to

Colton Hurst tries to figure out where everything went wrong, and where he goes from here.