Chumuze
NOVEL TITLE: THE SHADOWS OF LANGSTON CITY
Main Character
Name: Aiden Cole
Age: 29
Background: A brilliant but troubled former police detective who left the force after a case went wrong.
Personality: Sarcastic, clever, emotionally guarded but deeply empathetic underneath.
Special Trait: He has an unusual gift - he can read people almost instantly, noticing tiny details others ignore.
Flaw: Haunted by guilt from his past mistake, which cost someone their life.
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SETTING
Langston City - a fictional country in Europe.
A mix of beauty and corruption. Neon lights, dark alleys, wealthy elites, street gangs, political secrets, and a police force full of hidden agendas.
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STORY SUMMARY
Aiden Cole tries to rebuild his life as a private investigator after quitting the police force.
But when a series of bizarre murders spreads through Langston City - each victim marked with a strange symbol - Aiden is pulled back into a world he wanted to escape.
He teams up with:
Detective Mara Voss, a fierce, no-nonsense officer who secretly admires Aiden's skills.
Jules, a small-time thief and Aiden's unexpectedly funny friend.
Kira, a mysterious woman with links to the killer.
The deeper they go, the more they uncover:
The murders are connected to a secret organization hidden in the heart of the city - and to Aiden's past.
The story mixes dark crime, emotional revelations, humor from unlikely characters, and an inspiring message about redemption.