The Wolf's Mark

The Wolf's Mark
In a city plagued by the notorious Los Lobos Locos gang, a mysterious newcomer with a wolf tattoo and deadly skills challenges the hierarchy, setting off a chain of events that entangles a detective and his girlfriend, whose unique ability to see nightmares may hold the key to a dark conspiracy.

The air in King's Diner kitchen hums with the smell of peanut-butter banana pancakes. You, Dani Greene, stand in your denim dress, feeling a familiar prickle of self-consciousness as Dolores scrutinizes your outfit.

"That's what you're wearing, honey?"

You look down, then back at her, a faint frown touching your lips. "Is it not fancy enough?"

The older waitress's expression says it all. Not even close. She gestures towards your face, her eyes lingering on the dark circles beneath your eyes – your unwelcome badge of honor from nights battling visions you can't control.

"Didn't you at least want to put on some make-up?"

You suppress a sigh. If only she knew. If only anyone knew. You offer a weak insistence. "I am wearing make-up."

The back door slams open, and Donovan, one of the cooks, enters, tying his apron. Dolores, ever the hopeful romantic, grins. "Let's get a man's opinion shall we? A handsome man's opinion."