Edward Hale is a video game programmer who wanted to ditch the cubicle life to design his own games. When the fabled Masterminds issued a challenge to join their venerable ranks, Edward saw his opportunity to make his dreams come true. Instead, he was spun into a web of lies and manipulation.

Killer Influences is written by Joey Esposito, who has created an interesting concept and is quickly developing it into a good story. Kylie wants fame, fortune, and to get out of the town so badly that she’s willing to trust a killer and stand by while he murders people. Melvin desires fame and to be feared so much that he’s following her lead and trusting that she won’t turn him in.