STRANGULATE

Markicest Dystopian/Fantasy AU

SYNOPSIS:

Mark, a renowned serial killer, murders celebrities of all kinds. Twenty-six kills later, he makes it his goal to kill an Evolved—a person with abilities.

When he sets his eyes on the infamous Tear Stealer, Dark Edwards, he enters a game he has no idea of how to win and knocks himself into a war he never knew existed.

Excerpt from Chapter 12

"Have you any idea of where you truly are?" hissed the Tear Stealer, stopping inches before him.

Mark suppressed a flinch as he returned to sickening reality, his heart quivering like a terrified hummingbird. Zipping to and fro, locked in the confines of its cavity—unable to escape.

Dark kneeled in front of him, gripping Mark's chin with cold hands and forcing his face up. Mark's nostrils flared, and he held his breath, chest burning. The Tear Stealer tilted his head, fingernails pricking Mark's jawline until pain blossomed in his skin, red eyes glancing over the lines of his face and the plain expanse of his neck.

"I have tears from kings," breathed Dark, his voice sharp and hissing. Mark shuddered, Dark's breath fanning across his face. "Queens, presidents, people of high stature... even peasants." He dug his nails into Mark's jaw, the flesh beneath his fingertips warm. "And do you know what I get from those tears?"

Mark swallowed, unable to breathe. He winced when Dark pulled him closer, his eye contact relentless.

"Power," whispered Dark, his voice a low gravel. "Not the power of reigning over nations, but the power of knowing one's secrets."

Mark tried pulling away, but Dark tightened his grip. He stared at Mark, taking in the sight of him, and shoved his head down as he stood up. Mark winced, catching himself, his body trembling.

"Take him to a room," ordered Dark in a booming voice, which rattled through Mark's very being. The Tear Stealer gazed at Emery and Lux, eyes alight. "Make sure he can't escape."

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