Ethan Parker had always been the strong, silent type—the kind of man who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders without letting anyone see him falter. To his son, Jason, he was invincible. A rock. But when the news of his sudden passing shook their small town, everyone was left with more questions than answers. The official reports were vague, leaving Jason desperate to uncover the truth.
Rumors spread like wildfire. Some whispered that Ethan had been battling an illness he never spoke of, while others insisted it was something more sinister. Jason refused to believe any of it until he had the facts. Determined, he dug through his father’s old journals, hoping to find a clue hidden within the pages.
One night, as he sat in his father’s study, he found an envelope tucked away in the bottom drawer. His hands trembled as he opened it. Inside was a single sheet of paper with a few cryptic words: “Not an accident. Look deeper.” Jason’s heart pounded. If this wasn’t an accident, then what had really happened to his father?
His search led him to Ethan’s closest friend, Mr. Holloway, a man who had known Ethan since childhood. When Jason confronted him, the old man hesitated before finally confessing. “Your father was onto something, Jason. He found out things he wasn’t supposed to.” Mr. Holloway’s voice dropped to a whisper. “And they made sure he wouldn’t talk.”
Jason’s blood ran cold. Who were “they”? What had his father uncovered? The more he investigated, the more he realized Ethan had been looking into a powerful corporation—one that had buried its secrets under layers of lies. But Ethan had gotten too close, and someone had made sure he never spoke again.
The deeper Jason dug, the more dangerous it became. He received anonymous threats, warning him to stop. But he was his father’s son, and he refused to back down. Every step forward uncovered another piece of the puzzle, each one more chilling than the last.
Then, one night, Jason found himself being followed. Shadows lurked around every corner, and paranoia crept into his bones. But instead of fear, he felt a surge of determination. If his father had died seeking the truth, then Jason owed it to him to finish what he started.
As the final pieces fell into place, Jason realized the truth was far worse than he had imagined. His father hadn’t just stumbled upon corruption—he had uncovered a conspiracy that reached the highest levels of power. Now, Jason had a choice: walk away and stay safe or risk everything to expose the truth. He knew what his father would have done. And so, with the weight of his father’s legacy on his shoulders, Jason took his first step into the unknown.
