My Shadows (Simon Riley x Reader)

In the high-stakes, high-tension world of modern warfare, Sergeant Simon "Ghost" Riley keeps his heart as guarded as his identity, hiding behind his iconic skull mask and the shadow of secrecy his role demands. But during a joint mission between Task Force 141 and a covert unit, Ghost encounters someone he never expected to be partnered with: a fiercely independent and resourceful intelligence analyst (Reader) who usually works from the safety of headquarters. For the first time, circumstances demand they work together on the front lines.

Initially dismissive of one another, the duo's partnership grows stronger as they navigate hostile terrain, ambushes, and Ghost's haunted past. As they rely on each other for survival, Ghost realizes the strength and loyalty beneath Reader's calm exterior, and Reader begins to see the vulnerability behind his stoic demeanor. Both scarred by past traumas and hardened by war, they find an unexpected solace in each other. As tensions rise, the boundaries between duty and desire blur, leaving Ghost to wonder if he'll risk everything-including his mask-to protect someone who's become more than just a partner in the field.

With a final mission looming that could spell the end, Ghost must decide if he can break the walls he's built around his heart or remain a shadow in the life he's too afraid to leave behind.