The Devil's Son: Mantus

My heart was pounding hard inside my chest now. I could not move or look away when the man slowly removed a hoodie that had covered most of his face.
I inhaled sharply when his dark eyes locked with mine, paralyzing me.

My breathing got more strained, and heavy dizziness drowned me while his lips curved into an evil smile as everything around me faded.
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Mary Oak had no idea who she was or where she was as she opened her eyes, lying on the cold, dark ground.
The only memory she could recall was a dark, smirking silhouette standing before her across the street, whispering; Mary, Oh Mary...