2 days left
I kicked the wall and screamed in frustration.
Five attempted murders.
And Gray had managed to ruin every single one.
Looks like it's time to get desperate.
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I was standing next to James near the fireplace, just as planned. A sudden thought came to my mind.
Are you sure this isn't a little too crazy?
I shook my head. How stupid. I've come this far already, haven't I? Sometimes sacrifice is necessary for success.
"Hey could you get me that book over there?" I pointed.
"Okay?" He replied, a little confused as to why I couldn't get it myself.
He approached the bookshelf until he was right in front of the huge, open fireplace. My hands started to shake.
"I'm sorry, James." I whispered as I stood behind him.
"For wha-"
Too late.
Poor boy was in the fireplace, screaming in agony as he burned among the flames. Maybe it was a bad idea to have a fireplace so big right in the open.
Too late.
I turned around and saw Gray watching, a horrified look on his face.
"Too late." I faked a traumatized look. "Poor James fell into the fireplace."
Madness is like James's murder. Sometimes it just needs a little push.
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CRIMSON
Mystery / Thriller❝"Long live the queen." I whispered, as the life drained from my father's face and he took his very last breath. I listened to the whispers and murmurs around me. Of course they would suspect the cook. After all, I poisoned the entire meal and made...
