Novels by tobih daniels

The forge shook.Not from tremors—but from a roar that came from within the earth. The kind that didn’t echo through stone or steel—but through bone.Freddie spun toward the collapsing platform as steam erupted from the cracks. “Get back—now!”The Rangers leapt across splitting bridges of metal as the forge floor crumbled like paper. Below, the chasm widened—and then the impossible happened.It rose.A behemoth, half-born of molten iron and pure fury. Its head brushed the ceiling. Its chest glowed with core-fire. Lava oozed from its shoulders and feet like venom, and its eyes were white-hot brands set into a crown of jagged ore.The Furnace Titan had awakened.Chloe gasped. “That thing’s a walking volcano!”The Access commander’s voice was grim. “We’ve fought monsters. But nothing like this.”Michelle tapped her saber against her palm, glaring upward. “Well, there’s a first time for everything.”Jack slammed his fist into his morpher. “Let’s call in the big guy.”Freddie nodded, raisi

Carlsville City simmered beneath a heavy, cloudless sky. Though the battle had long since ended, the scars of war still etched the streets—shattered walls, melted pavement, and towers blackened by fire. Yet in the stillness of dawn, there was an eerie peace. Birds dared to return. Wind stirred the broken flags. And far below the surface, something ancient rumbled with breathless anticipation. Atop the crumbled overlook of the old Forge District, Freddie stood alone, visor off, helmet cradled beneath his arm. The rising sun cast long shadows over his face, revealing eyes that hadn’t truly slept in days. Smoke curled lazily in the distance like ghosts whispering through a dying world. He could still hear it—the echo of Acterio’s voice. That monstrous, knowing laugh before his vanishing. That final, poisoned promise: “You’ve seen the beginning… but not the fire yet to come.” Freddie exhaled, slow and heavy. His grip on the helmet tightened. Behind him, soft boots clicked on loose g

The Fire Saber training site was a skeleton of what it had once been.Ash and rubble stretched for miles—buildings crumbled to their foundations, metal towers twisted into broken spears. Where once there had been hope, progress, and promise… now there was only silence.And beneath it all… power.The Rangers stood just outside the perimeter, the sky overhead stained orange from smoke drifting out of fresh cracks in the earth.Freddie adjusted his visor. “This is it. The pulse from the disk is strongest here.”Kelvin crouched beside a fractured slab of concrete, placing a gloved hand against it. “This whole place feels wrong. Like something’s breathing underneath us.”Michelle looked up. “Do you think this was their plan from the start? To bring us back here?”Jack nodded grimly. “It’s poetic. They were made here… and now they want to end it here.”“Not if we stop them first,” Chloe said, her voice sharp.Freddie stepped forward, drawing his saber. The others followed.Together, they cr

The night sky above Carlsville City glowed with strange flickers—distant flashes from below the surface, pulsing with unnatural rhythm. Beneath the crust of the earth, hidden far from the eyes of the world, the Rangers stood at the edge of a deep fissure. A massive metallic shaft—carved by ancient hands—spiraled down into blackness, guarded by a ring of dormant statues. Each figure bore a saber, and each was frozen in mid-motion, as if waiting for something… or someone. Chloe looked over the edge. “You sure this is the right place?” Freddie nodded, holding the alloy fragment Kim had given him. It pulsed faintly in his hand, glowing brighter the closer they stood to the pit. “It’s calling,” he said. “And it wants us to follow. Without another word, he leapt down into the dark. The others exchanged a glance, then dove after him—one by one. --- The fall was weightless, a strange spiral through dimensions. Lights flickered around them—echoes of old battles, ancient Rangers, and fo

The road twisted and blurred past the windows of the speeding white Jeep. Inside, the atmosphere was grim. The moans of injured Rangers filled the silence between every bump in the dirt trail. Freddie clutched his ribs, his vision fuzzy. Blood trickled from a cut on his forehead, mixing with the sweat that rolled down his face. Kim kept her eyes on the road, one hand tight on the steering wheel, the other trembling. Her jaw was clenched, every muscle in her arms rigid with fear and fury. “I shouldn’t have let you go there,” she muttered under her breath. “Not without backup. Not with people like them.” Freddie leaned back against the headrest, grimacing. “We didn’t know they’d be that strong…” Chloe, seated in the back between Michelle and Jack, whispered, “He just… tanked the Saber Strike. Like it was nothing.” “No one’s ever done that before” James said, still dazed, his arm cradling a dislocated shoulder. “Except from Terryble…” “Terryble was an arrogant brute,” Miche

The earth groaned. A low, unnatural rumble slithered through the bedrock beneath Auckland, a sound no human ear could hear—but one that spoke of ancient, slumbering power stirring awake. Deep in the heart of the subterranean crust, darkness writhed into shape. The air turned bitter cold, and the very stone seemed to recoil as a portal tore through reality like a jagged wound. With a crackling boom, it opened. The swirling vortex glowed with ominous pulses of crimson and black. It crackled and twisted like a storm in slow motion. From its depths, two sinister figures emerged—one cloaked in sleek red armor adorned with jagged edges, the other towering with a reptilian bulk, his green-scaled skin glowing like volcanic glass. Acterio stepped forward first, his blade already drawn, dragging its serrated edge across the cave floor with a metallic hiss. His lips curled into a hungry grin. “Alas…” he said, breathing in the dry, heavy air. “We’re finally here. The home of the Drago

Time: 22: 25: 39 PMLocation: Allen Road, VGCThe darkness enveloped the posh neighbourhood of Allen Road, VGC as Ben parked his sleek BMW a few houses away from PBOX no 2234. He had received a crucial update from the FBI about the whereabouts of a Chinese man who actually sold the virus Dando possessed. This time, he was on his own, without his partner Kelvin, whom he always considered like a son.As he sat in the car, a sense of responsibility weighed on him. He wanted to protect Kelvin from the dangers they faced in their line of work, but he also knew that Kelvin was a capable agent who shared the same dedication to safeguarding their nation.Gathering his resolve, Ben stepped out of the car, his heart pounding with adrenaline. The Chinese man's residence was guarded by two armed men, and Ben expected nothing less from someone involved in such dangerous and deadly activities. He knew he had to tread carefully.With precision, Ben made a call to the FBI, requesting the house schemat

Previously on 24The Day started like every other day, normal, fine but what the day brought was unexpected. After getting to know about the virus, explosions were set in motion. Jakeem's best friend was killed and his girlfriend was almost murdered. Bill was replaced by his loggerhead coursemate. Ben was debriefed by Atlas which was not a good one. Finally obtaining the location of Dando and his allies, Ben and his men weren't aware of what lies for them. Aisha soon found out the most shocking and unbelievable thing, her father most trusted aid planned her kidnap to use her as leverage to get what he wants.For Ben, it seemed the investigation will start from scratch with no leads at hand, and to tell, time is running out.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The following takes place between 10 PM and 12 PM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Time: 22: 01: 12 PMLocation: An unknown street in the city of LagosThe black SUV maneuvered through the dimly lit streets of Lagos, its occupants

Time: 21:47:14 PMLocation: Five minutes away from the warehouseBen sat behind the wheel of his sleek black BMW, glancing at his partner, Kelvin, seated beside him. The engine hummed with anticipation as the convoy of FBI vehicles raced through the city streets, their sirens wailing in the night.It was like luck was on their side. After weeks of tireless investigation, they finally found Dando's location. Inside the BMW, Ben's mind was focused, his senses sharpened. He could feel the weight of the mission resting on his shoulders. Beside him, Kelvin was equally prepared, his steely gaze fixed ahead.As they arrived at their destination, the warehouse loomed before them, the gate left widely open. The sight sent a ripple of caution through Ben's spine. He exchanged a glance with Kelvin, silently communicating their shared concern.Ben quickly got down from his Jeep together with Kelvin and the rest of the agents. He took charge by dividing the team into subunits—Alpha, Delta, and Ome

Time: 21: 26: 59 PMLocation: Federal Bureau of Investigation 30 Minutes after her extraction from Charles's house, Kelvin arrived at the FBI. He walked into the cortex and was lucky to meet Bill, atlas, Christabel, Nick and shockingly Ben together, discussing. Kelvin halted in front of them, introducing them to Amanda and also explaining what happened back at the house"I'm sorry that I doubted you. I just can't hold on to the fact that my boyfriend is a terrorist""It's okay alright, it's one of those things that happen" Sarah answered her with a smile.Ben just staring at them made a quick thought. Suddenly he had a plan that they could use to capture Jakeem, dando and his allies.He beckoned them to the conference room for a meeting, also tagging Amanda along."This plan is a long shot but if we play it the right way, there's a 100% we apprehend Dando and his team"Ben's words placed them in confusion, they glanced among themselves with no idea of the plan he had."Okay, so what

Time: 21:08:11 PMLocation: The Holding roomBen explained all of his activities that took place from when he woke up, down till that time. He explained in detail to atlas: about their lead on Muiz, and how they attacked him which made them find out about a virus. He also made him know about Ahmed's son Jakeem, who escaped with the same virus. Ben made mention of how Bill through his instruction jeopardised their chances of arresting Jakeem.Atlas remembered he heard something of such in the news, a disturbance along ojota road.Ben went on to explain the assault he placed on Ahmed when he was unwilling to disclose Dando's location.Atlas made sure he took notes of Ben's explanation, but not all. On the table was found a phone which he used to record every word made by Ben.Ben got to the part where his son was kidnapped and that the only way he could get back Sam was to swap with Muiz. Ben unravelled in full, trying to clarify the fact that he released Muiz because he had a plan.Sti

Time: 20: 50: 56 PMLocation: The Holding roomBen John was directed to the holding room where he sat for nearly two hours. He was offered a meal as he asked. Ben remembered he hadn't eaten anything since he left home in the morning. Within two minutes, he finished a bowl of custard, two actually. Ever since Anita died, custard has been his favourite. Ben was so occupied, he didn't have time to cook, not that his meals were that great but it was presentable.He was still thinking about his son and what was going out there when he heard the sound of the door unlocked. His eyes trailed towards the door which revealed atlas and Reggie walking into the room."Oh, shit" Ben mumbled within. Though he didn't want Bill to debrief him, Ben didn't pray for someone like atlas.Ben worked with Atlas back in port Harcourt and he could swear that it was the worst time of his life. Headquarters had to intervene in their rift for them to get along. Atlas had a deceptive look, deceiving people that he