Blaze Episode 1

Episode 1: “Burning Contract”

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[Scene 1 – The Return]

The sound of footsteps echoing through a dim, concrete hallway. Faint smoke drifts through the air as Blaze walks forward, his expression cold, his eyes tired. Neon lights flicker above him, casting long shadows across the walls. He reaches a large metal door, opens it, and steps inside.

Inside, a group of men sit around a table filled with money and weapons. The room smells of cigarettes and metal. At the far end sits the Boss — a tall man in a dark suit, gold rings glinting on his fingers, and a cruel smile on his face.

Boss: You’re late again, Blaze.

Blaze: I had to make sure no one followed me.

The Boss exhales smoke, leaning back in his chair. His eyes narrow as he pulls a small photo from his coat and slides it across the desk.

Boss: I’ve got a new job for you. Simple, if you do it right.

Blaze picks up the photo. It shows a massive government facility surrounded by guards and drones.

Blaze: What’s this place?

Boss: That’s where they’re keeping something I want — the plasma crystal. It’s locked in the center vault.

Blaze: The plasma crystal? Why would you want that?

Boss: You don’t get paid to ask questions, Blaze. You get paid to obey.

Blaze’s jaw tightens. His right hand glows faintly as a spark of flame dances across his knuckles.

Blaze: And what do I get out of this?

Boss: Let’s just say… you’ll get to see your family again — properly this time.

The room falls silent. Blaze stares at him, the faint heat from his body making the air shimmer.

Blaze: …Fine. I’ll get your damn crystal.

He turns, his footsteps echoing as he leaves the room. The camera pans to the Boss smirking, smoke curling around his grin.

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[Title Card: “BLAZE — Episode 1: Burning Contract”]

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[Scene 2 – The Heist Begins]

The night sky glows faintly orange over the city skyline. Blaze stands atop a hill overlooking the facility — tall, gray, and heavily guarded. The wind blows through his dark hair as he scans the area.

Blaze: Guards on every corner… drones on rotation… a direct approach will get me killed.

He kneels, pressing his hand into the dirt. A small burst of fire flares under his palm as he mutters his plan to himself.

Blaze: Silent entry. Quick exit. No witnesses.

He jumps down from the cliff, landing silently. His boots hit the ground, and heat ripples around him. He approaches the fence and touches it lightly — the steel melts, leaving a small hole. He slips through and disappears into the shadows.

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[Scene 3 – Inferno in the Shadows]

Two guards patrol near a loading dock, chatting quietly. One of them pauses.

Guard 1: You feel that? It’s… hot.

Guard 2: Probably the generators again—

Before he can finish, a shadow moves behind them. Blaze extends his hand, and both guards freeze as their bodies begin to smoke. Their screams never come — they collapse silently, charred from within. Blaze steps over them without looking back.

Blaze: Should’ve stayed home tonight.

He moves through the corridors, every step careful, his eyes locked forward. The hum of machinery fills the air. He reaches a reinforced door with a glowing blue lock. Flames gather in his palm as he presses against it, and the lock melts away.

Inside, the plasma crystal floats within a containment field, glowing with a pulsating blue light.

Blaze: That’s it…

He reaches out and grabs it. The moment his fingers touch, the lights flash red.

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

The alarm screams through the facility. Blaze spins around just as armed guards flood the hallway.

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[Scene 4 – Firestorm]

Guard: Put your hands where we can see—!

Blaze’s eyes ignite crimson. His body bursts into flames, the heat warping the air. Bullets fire — and melt midair before they reach him.

Blaze: Wrong move.

He thrusts his hand forward, releasing a massive fireball. One guard is instantly engulfed, screaming as flames consume him. Blaze spins, unleashing a wave of thin flames in every direction. The room becomes a storm of fire and smoke.

The guards stumble, blinded and panicked. Blaze grabs the crystal and sprints toward the exit. His footsteps echo through the hall as explosions erupt behind him.

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[Scene 5 – The Exchange]

Back at the Boss’s building, Blaze storms in, smoke still clinging to his clothes. He slams the crystal onto the desk. The blue glow lights up both their faces.

Boss: Good… good. You really don’t disappoint, Blaze.

Blaze: And what about the “reward” you promised?

The Boss smirks, picking up a small remote. He presses a button, and a hidden door slides open behind him. Inside stands Blaze’s wife and his young daughter. The girl runs forward, hugging Blaze’s leg tightly.

Daughter: Daddy!

Blaze kneels, holding her close, his eyes softening for the first time.

Blaze: I missed you, sweetheart…

Boss: That’s enough.

He waves his gun lazily, motioning toward the door. The girl doesn’t move. Blaze’s expression hardens.

Boss: I said, that’s enough.

The girl flinches as the Boss points the gun toward her. Blaze’s wife quickly pulls her back, disappearing into the room. The door closes.

The silence that follows is suffocating. Blaze’s entire body starts to steam, the air shimmering with heat.

Blaze: If you value your life… you’ll never do that again.

His hand slams down on the desk, branding it with a glowing burn mark. The Boss stares at it, unfazed, then smiles.

Boss: Then I guess you’d better keep working, Blaze. Wouldn’t want another accident, would we?

Blaze glares at him, flames flickering in his eyes, then turns and walks away without another word.

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[Scene 6 – Ending Scene]

Outside, Blaze stands under the moonlight. His hands still glow faintly red. The night wind cools the flames that flicker across his skin.

Blaze: One day… I’ll burn this whole deal to the ground.

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