Under The Shade Of Nightfall
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Last published Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Jon Smithe Adaman, a twenty three year old forensic student and COO of his father's scientific firm the Atom Corporation, has lost his will to live and drive to make a better world. However, when one of Jon's closest friends is implicated in a series of murders, it's up to Jon to become the vigilante Nightshade to uncover the truth. On his journey, Jon uncovers a city wide conspiracy.
Can Nightshade save Chicago and his friend? Or will the city be ruled with an iron fist before the conspiracy is unveiled?
(Based on a my M&M character for a game).
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