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Episode 54

Author: Ataima K
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-12 23:21:56

Dare

The man from earlier stepped into the room. His black apron was stained with dark patches, and an assortment of tools hung from its front. His hand gripping a knife as he sharpened it with a gravel.

Mark stood in front of me, arms crossed, his lips twisted into a smile.

“I really wished we could spend more time together, Dare,” he said, his tone clouded with mock regret. “But unfortunately, your time has come to an end.”

He turned to the man behind him, gesturing toward me. “Make sure his death is slow and painful,” he ordered before casually turning toward the door.

“Mark!” I shouted, my voice filled with rage. “Don’t you dare leave me here, Mark!”

He stopped in the doorway, tucking his hands into his pockets, and turned his head slightly to glance back at me. A smirk plastered on his face.

“Goodbye, Dare. I no longer have use for you,” he said his final words to me.

“You promised me!” I bellowed, straining against the chains that bound me. “You said you were going to let her g
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