The calm at Fairmont Crest has shattered once again — this time by the thunderous sound of shattered glass and a mother’s rage. In a scene straight out of a thriller, Luna, a convicted felon haunted by grief and betrayal, has escaped custody during a high-security prison transfer, sparking a massive statewide manhunt that has everyone on edge.
The escape was as shocking as it was desperate. During a routine bathroom stop, Luna pleaded for a moment of privacy, convincing the guards to loosen protocol — a fatal mistake. In a split-second of calculated fury, she ripped the toilet lid from its hinges, smashed through the reinforced window, and crawled through the jagged glass into the cold night air. Bloodied but determined, she vanished into the darkness — leaving behind only streaks of crimson and chaos.
But this is no ordinary prison break. Luna’s flight is fueled by heartbreak and vengeance. Ever since the tragic loss of her young child — a loss she blames on the very system that caged her — Luna’s grief has hardened into pure fury. Her escape isn’t just a bid for freedom… it’s a mission for retribution.
Now, the hunt is on. Police sirens echo through Willow Creek. Checkpoints are up. Helicopters circle. But Luna knows these streets — and she knows who to turn to.
Enter Remy — the man tied to her past, the man who owes her more than he can admit. When Luna shows up at his doorstep, broken and trembling, Remy’s heart sinks. He knows helping her could destroy everything — his life, his family, his son Dee — but guilt chains him tighter than fear.
Then comes the moment no one sees coming: Dee walks into the living room… and finds Luna, the fugitive everyone’s talking about, sitting in the shadows.
“Dad… what is she doing here?”
The confrontation ignites a firestorm of tension. Luna’s desperation clashes with Remy’s terror, and Dee’s innocence hangs in the balance. With every breath, the danger grows. Luna is unraveling — a woman who has lost everything, with nothing left to fear.
She’s not just running. She’s coming for justice.
But the line between justice and vengeance has blurred beyond recognition.
The manhunt tightens. The walls close in.
Will Luna find the redemption she’s chasing — or will her need for revenge destroy everyone in her path?
Authorities have issued an urgent warning:
“Luna is armed, dangerous, and emotionally unstable. Do not approach.”
The clock is ticking. The streets of Willow Creek are watching. And the next move could mean life… or death.
Don’t miss the next explosive chapter of Beyond the Gates — where love, loss, and vengeance collide in a race against time.