Chapter 11 Reckoning

• Returning to New York City felt like stepping into a familiar yet changed landscape for Jack Harper and Maria. The aftermath of their confrontation with the cabal had left them with scars both physical and emotional, reminders of the perilous journey they had undertaken to safeguard their city and the world beyond.
• As they settled back into their routines at the precinct, Jack couldn't shake the feeling that the shadows were not yet done with them. Rumors circulated among the underworld and whispers of arcane disturbances reached their ears, hinting at remnants of the cabal's influence lingering like a malignant stain.
• One evening, a series of seemingly unrelated incidents drew Jack's attention—a string of disappearances in the Lower East Side, each victim vanishing without a trace. Maria noted the pattern, her instincts sharpened by years of navigating the city's underbelly.