Ocean's Flame
A terrible roar ripped through the air, the sound wave emanating from the lamp-lit pathways of Central Park. What was unknown, was what caused the sound. Some said it was a low flying helicopter. Others said it was just the distorted roar of a nearby football game. Others simply didn't care what it was so long as they could continue what they were doing.
All of these assumptions were completely wrong.
You see, there is another world hidden from view. It lurks in our shadows, but dictates the forces of nature. Everything we do, everything we are, and everything we will be, is known by 3 beings. These beings, the fates, are the manifestations of birth, life, and death. They weave together the threads that bind us to our loved ones and tear us apart from our enemies.
The fates are not alone though. There are many beings of great power, be they god, goddess, titan, primordial or something else entirely.
The surprising thing is that all these beings, as strong or weak as they may be, are right in front of us without our knowledge, hidden behind a mystical veil of sorts known as, The Mist.
The Mist is something that obscures the truth from the minds of mortals. A sword in the hand of a god, could be seen as a baseball bat or a crowbar.
But that is enough rambling for now.
In this moment of time, the Mist is hiding a hideous beast, half man and half bull. This creature, hailing from the tales of Greek mythology, is known as The Minotaur. And it was out for blood. But not just any blood, it wants Demigod blood. And it has its target in sight.
About 100 yards away from the 7 foot monstrosity of pure muscle, a young woman was trying to start a dirt bike. The beast began closing in, not caring or stopping as it knocked over several lamp posts on its way.