Emiric "Eric" Jason Brace-Delgado's journey began in the shadows of Aceville in 1985, a childhood marked by the looming specter of tragedy. Witnessing the relentless torment inflicted upon his war-hero father, Nolan Delgado, Emiric's formative years were marred by bullying, teasing, and violence directed at his family.
The harrowing episode that unfolded before him, where his father endured unspeakable horrors and ultimately met a tragic end after being raped by a woman, cast a long shadow over Emiric's young soul. These early experiences laid the foundation for his unwavering determination to stand against injustice.
As Emiric navigated the tumultuous terrain of Aceville High, the shadows of his past haunted him. Childhood friend and crush, Zoe Nightshade, provided solace, while high school adversary Elizabeth Thornfield served as a living reminder of the torment he endured.
His journey continued into adulthood when, in 2003, Emiric enlisted in the military. The horrors of war left scars, both physical and etched into his very being. Battling a split personality and PTSD, Emiric emerged from the crucible of conflict with a newfound purpose.
Embracing the mantle of Dragonowl, Emiric adorned himself in a royal blue and black spandex costume, featuring a distinctive dragonowl emblem on his chest. The ensemble included a utility belt and a cowl mask with piercing white eyes, embodying the hero he had become. A flowing white cape gracefully complemented his heroic look, and tall royal blue boots completed the ensemble.
In his prime as Dragonowl, he faced evil villains, each confrontation leaving scars on his soul. Among these adversaries was the formidable Ectronwoman, Maxine Steele, a force to be reckoned with in the criminal underworld. Dragonowl navigated the delicate balance of his split personality, haunted by the memories of war and the scars etched on his soul.
Reso haunts Captain Aliyn Flynn's dreams. On a dangerous mission to discover the star system's secrets, can she and the alluring Tyr find the key to the survival of the galaxy?
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The galactic inhabitants of the Milky Way know the dangers of the Reso star system. Its gas giant, the planet Plenare, terrorizes any ship that dares to approach. After narrowly escaping with their lives, Captain Aliyn Flynn and her crew's impressive survival catches the eye of Earth's government officials, thrusting them into an unexpected and dangerous mission to discover Reso's secrets. Complicating matters further, the alluring and secretive Tyr Logan is assigned to Aliyn's crew as her executive officer. Despite their many differences, Tyr and Aliyn must come to terms with the deep connection they share to decipher an ancient secret--a secret that holds the key not only to the past but the continued survival of the galaxy they call home.
[[Word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
Content warning: Violence
Watty Winner 2017