5 parts Ongoing MatureDarius Cross, known in the underworld as "DC," is a 29-year-old assassin with a reputation for precision and cold efficiency. A former Marine dishonorably discharged after refusing to execute an unlawful order, Darius grew up in the harsh environment of foster care, never meeting his real family and later disowned by his foster family. Taken under the wing of Victor Kane, a former intelligence operative, Darius was molded into the perfect assassin, mastering the arts of combat, stealth, and infiltration. Now, he operates on the fringes of society, taking high-stakes contracts from the shadows.
Hired by the CIA for a sensitive mission, Darius faces an unexpected moral dilemma when he discovers his target is a former CIA analyst and her three young children, all possessing critical information that could expose a massive conspiracy within the agency. Choosing to protect the innocent family rather than eliminate them, Darius goes on the run, evading elite operatives sent to silence them all. As he navigates a treacherous path filled with danger and betrayal, Darius must confront his own demons and seek redemption by uncovering the truth, battling against the very institution that once betrayed him. "Shadow of Deception" is a thrilling tale of action, suspense, and the quest for justice.