Crime Story Short

Detective Mark Ashton and his partner, Ricky "Ric" Valdez, are celebrated for their high arrest rate, but their success masks a web of corruption. They take bribes, protect drug operations, and frame innocents to close cases. When a young man they frame receives a long sentence, Mark faces a crisis of conscience. Haunted by guilt, he grows disillusioned and begins to question their actions. He witnesses the brutal work of "The Silencer," a fixer for the criminal underworld they protect, and the toll it takes on an innocent family. Meanwhile, investigative journalist Isabella "Isa" Ruiz starts probing a series of suspicious cases, uncovering inconsistencies that suggest police misconduct. Driven by remorse, Mark anonymously leaks information to Isa, hoping to expose the corruption and ease his guilt.Isa's investigation gains momentum, revealing a pattern of corrupt activities linked to Mark and Ric. Ric grows suspicious when dormant cases resurface in the news. Noticing Mark's erratic behavior, he begins to suspect him as the source of the leaks. To test Mark's loyalty, Ric pressures him into increasingly unethical acts, but Mark's resistance only heightens Ric's suspicions. Determined to protect their empire, Ric launches his own investigation to identify the leaker, using his influence to track the source. The Silencer, concerned about the scrutiny, demands Ric find and eliminate the leak. Isa and Mark develop a cautious, anonymous rapport. Though she trusts the information, Isa remains wary of Mark's identity and motives.Ric uncovers evidence linking Mark to the leaks and confronts him. Mark denies it at first but eventually pleads for redemption when Ric presents the evidence. Unwilling to risk everything, Ric decides Mark must be silenced to protect their operation. Realizing the danger, Mark fully cooperates with Isa, providing irrefutable evidence of their activities and implicating high-ranking officers, including Captain Jenkins. A tense cat-and-mouse game ensues, with Ric hunting Mark while Mark races to expose the truth. The climax unfolds during a sting operation set up by Jenkins, intended to eliminate both Mark and Ric. Mark and Isa orchestrate a trap, forcing Ric to choose between loyalty and self-preservation. A violent shootout erupts. In the aftermath, Mark and Ric both survive, but their partnership is irreparably broken. Mark turns himself in, seeking atonement for his sins, while Ric escapes the law, living with the constant threat of exposure. Ric is found months later dead in a New York hotel with a bullet in his head shot execution style. He was found to have owed a lot of money to the mob. Brian Leslie is a former Chief Of Police and a police officer for 15 years. He has written many books as an action writer and best selling author.

The NYPD reels when classified plans for "Project Chimera," a massive cyber warfare defense initiative, are leaked online. Detectives John Davis and Randy Torain, seasoned officers unversed in advanced tech, find themselves outmatched by the complexity of the breach. Donald Girton, head of the NYPD's cybersecurity unit, faces intense pressure as panic spreads. With no leads and time running out, the authorities turn to Elias Vance, a reclusive tech prodigy with a troubled past. Elias, who once went underground after a hacking incident, is reluctant to get involved. Concerned about the potential chaos a successful attack could cause, he agrees to help under strict conditions, including complete anonymity and full access to information.Elias quickly identifies sophisticated encryption in the leaked data, pointing to an insider threat. His investigation reveals Teresa Bennett, an analyst in Girton's unit, as a potential source. John and Randy are skeptical, but Elias uncovers anomalies in her network activity, indicating she may have been coerced or blackmailed. As Elias digs deeper, he discovers coded messages alluding to a shadowy organization called "The Cerberus Collective." This group appears to be manipulating the leaked plans to incite chaos and profit from the ensuing disorder. The investigation leads Elias, John, and Randy to the Bronx, where they find a covert operations hub run by a ruthless leader known as "Silas."The investigation hits a wall when Teresa disappears, and a contact Elias makes within The Cerberus Collective is killed after providing a crucial tip. The team faces a series of chases and close calls as they navigate increasingly dangerous situations. Elias's hacking skills are put to the test in the real world as he evades surveillance and breaches security systems. John and Randy, initially doubtful of Elias's methods, begin to admire his ingenuity. As they close in on the Collective, they uncover a deeper motive behind the attack: a quest for vengeance connected to the death of a loved one. Elias realizes that the person feeding him false leads works for Silas, and he uncovers a shocking betrayal-Girton is actually Silas.With the deadline looming, Elias, John, and Randy race to stop The Cerberus Collective's catastrophic cyberattack. They launch a counterattack, using Elias's skills to disrupt the Collective's infrastructure and expose their operations. The story reaches a climax at the Collective's hidden headquarters in the Bronx, where Elias, John, and Randy face off against Silas and his operatives. A tense confrontation unfolds, blending physical combat with cyber warfare as Elias fights to shut down the attack while John and Randy subdue the enemy. In the aftermath, John and Randy gain a newfound appreciation for technology and cybersecurity, solidifying their partnership with Elias. Though the immediate threat is neutralized, the specter of cyber warfare remains, leaving the door open for future challenges. Brian Leslie is a former Chief Of Police and a police officer for 15 years. He has written many books as an action writer and best selling author.

Detective Marcus "Wulf" Wulfrum, a skilled but emotionally scarred LAPD officer, receives an anonymous tip that reopens the case of multiple disappearances in his haunted hometown of Havenwood. The tip mentions the abandoned asylum where Wulf experienced a traumatic childhood event, pulling him back to the town he swore he'd never return to. Despite his reservations, Wulf takes leave from the LAPD and heads to Havenwood, immediately clashing with the local police, especially Detective Tara Watson. As Wulf reviews the cold cases, he finds disturbing similarities-all victims vanished near the asylum-and begins to experience a flood of repressed memories.Wulf seeks out Mario Estrada, a former employee of Havenwood Asylum who might hold crucial information. Estrada is initially reluctant but eventually reveals rumors about experiments at the asylum and a shadowy figure known as "The Shepherd." With Watson's help, Wulf investigates further and discovers hidden rooms, old medical records, and recent activity at the asylum. They uncover evidence suggesting the disappearances are recent and connected to David Hildreth, a manipulative killer presumed dead years ago. As they follow a trail leading to ritualistic activities in the woods surrounding the asylum, they realize Hildreth is targeting people he considers "sinners." A new victim goes missing, and despite their efforts, Wulf and Watson find the person dead in a staged ritual-a devastating blow as the victim is someone close to Wulf.Determined to stop Hildreth, Wulf and Watson dig deeper and uncover that powerful figures in Havenwood are aware of Hildreth's activities and may even be complicit. They face increasing resistance and threats as they close in on the conspiracy. Wulf discovers someone he trusts has been working with Hildreth, feeding him information and covering up his tracks. This betrayal shakes Wulf but strengthens his resolve. Hildreth sets a trap using Wulf's past trauma to lure him into danger. Watson recognizes the peril and rushes to assist him.The final confrontation unfolds within the crumbling walls of Havenwood Asylum. In a deadly game of cat and mouse, Wulf confronts both Hildreth and his own inner demons. During this showdown, it is revealed why Wulf originally fled Havenwood. Ultimately, Wulf defeats Hildreth, bringing him to justice or killing him in their final struggle. The conspiracy is exposed, implicating those who were complicit in Hildreth's crimes. With justice served and old wounds confronted, Wulf finds a measure of peace. He faces a choice between staying in Havenwood or returning to LAPD but emerges forever changed by his ordeal. Brian Leslie is a former Chief Of Police and a police officer for 15 years. He has written many books as an action writer and best selling author.