Author’s point of view

Fear and mistrust caused the city's normal pulse to increase, giving it an unsettling hum. tales of increasing violence, including gang fights, territorial conflicts, and inexplicable disappearances, were frequently reported by news channels. These tales were all twisted to subtly implicate the supernatural undercurrent, which few were willing to publicly accept.

City authorities discussed their next course of action in private circles. After years of relying on partnerships with werewolf packs, human politicians and business executives were suddenly under pressure. The mafia consolidated its hold, influencing infrastructure and governmental choices. In addition to upsetting the packs, Specter's well-planned campaign was setting off a powder keg that...