Hunter and No Deaths Allowed

Shadow had been counting down the days to his upcoming twentieth birthday. But instead of a celebration party or a cake, he was greeted by men who barged in on his birthday. "Your old man happened to swipe something that's worth a fortune." The man spoke, a man who seemed to suck away all moisture and vitality, leaving behind a parched, arid darkness. The moment his eyes met Shadow's, the man gripped Shadow's hair tightly. "Who are you?" Shadow didn't know the answer. He had no memories from before the age of ten, didn't know who his real parents were, or why he was found in the 'First Manifestation Zone,' an area off-limits to the public. He didn't even know what he was. *** "You coul...