Dual Marked

Alex is depicted in mid-sprint, running down a dimly-lit alleyway. The background shows brick walls covered in graffiti and the ground littered with debris. His face portrays intense anxiety and fear, sweat dripping down his temple. He is looking back over his shoulder, his wide eyes searching the shadows behind him. His left hand is lifting his shirt slightly, revealing a tattoo of a black scorpion encircled by flames on his right wrist.

Alex sprinted down the alleyway, heart pounding.

Close-up of Alex's wrist as he lifts his shirt, clearly showing the tattoo of the black scorpion encircled by flames. His fingers are trembling, the lines of the tattoo bold against his skin. The background is a blur, focusing entirely on the tattoo itself.

a black scorpion encircled by flames.

Flashback scene inside a cozy coffee shop. Alex is seated at a table, staring at Lily across the room, their eyes locked. An electric charge seems to spark between them, almost visible in the air. Lily is lifting her coffee cup, her wrist visible with the same scorpion tattoo. Both characters have a mix of shock and intrigue on their faces, frozen in a moment of realization.

'Soulmate or enemy?' he'd whispered, the question gnawing at him since childhood.

Alex is crouching in his dimly lit, cluttered apartment. The room is small and filled with various items in disarray. He is sitting on the floor, contemplating his tattoo-covered wrist. His face is a mix of fear and anticipation. The doorbell rings, and he looks up, his expression turning to one of apprehension. His heart races as he reaches for the doorknob, unsure of what or who to expect.

The doorbell rang. Alex swallowed hard, opened the door, and wondered if he had just invited his doom or destiny inside.