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The Shadow Man CHESS PIECE: PART III
Jessica left her home and ran back to her apartment. As she saw the empty apartment, she realize what her brother had said could indeed be true. The apartment felt cold and not homey at all. There was no sign of love between them; not a single picture of her, and the man was laying around the house. Indeed, she was just a piece; the man didn't love her at all.As she collapsed on the ground, all in tears, she had realized how much Jacob had cared for her. Despite he was sleeping in a small room, their wedding picture was framed on his bedside table. The man would always prepare meals for him, make sure the garden was beautiful. She regretted not listening to herself and taking the man for granted. It was all too late, now, she had given the real gem to someone else."Ha-ha, Joe Black, your dare used me, then I'll use you till I have no use for you!" Jessica had lost her mind; she felt like everything was the man's fault. She thought that she had not made any mistake. Everything was ev
The Shadow Man BLACK SNAKE: PART I
The next day, without even bidding the girl goodbye, Jacob left, leaving only a note for the girl. When he stepped outside the apartment building. Someone was already waiting for him downstairs, as it was still early. The people assigned by the Blake were still fast asleep.Jacob glances at the person, asking him if there were any people around.The man answered back by shaking his head, giving him hand signals that they were free to move out.The sun had barely risen; the street lights were still lit. Not even the road cleaners were up yet to clean the roads. Only Jacob and the man were walking down the empty streets.As they reached the subway, Jacob went down to purchase his ticket. The man then handed him his luggage and a small bag."Everything is all inside Sir. Good luck and welcome back!" The man said as he made his way parting with the man to avoid people from noticing them.Jacob waited for the train to arrive before checking what was inside the bag. As he waited, his though
The Shadow Man BLACK SNAKE: PART II
"Hello, who's this?" James, who was resting in his office after a long surgical operation was half asleep when he answered the phone. He has been staying in the hospital for the past two days and has been quite busy. His eyes could barely stay awake when he answered the call."It's me."James woke up after hearing the serious tone of voice. That tone could only mean one thing. "Brother, where are you? Are you leaving again?"Jacob, who was on his way to board the plane, called James despite knowing the man would be busy.But, he needed to at least warn someone. "Be careful, I've set some people to watch you all. Inform everyone about my plans, but make sure to be discreet and not let anyone notice.""Wait, brother, what is going on?" James panicked as he couldn't comprehend the severity of the situation. "Does this have something to do with Jasper? I received his gift as well.""Hmm, I'm not sure yet." Jacob replied, already expecting that their brother would have let him know as well
The Shadow Man BLACK SNAKE: PART III
"What's taking him so long?""Came down, the plane just landed idiot."As the man walked out among the crowd, he already noticed the people waiting for him. But, he didn't approach them as he went the other way."Hey, there he is.""Huh, where is he going?"Both Joker and Red quickly chased after the man."Jacob, hey.""Is something wrong with him, didn't he see us?"Jacob continues to ignore them. He really didn't want to bother with the two. but, the two eventually caught up with him and pulled him back."Hey, Jacob, didn't you see us."Red looked at Jacob, who had an indifferent look on his face. He sighs as he realizes what happened. "He saw us, he just didn't care about us.""Hey man, why do you do that? Didn't you receive our message that will pick you ip." Joker acted all pitiful and sad that the man ignored them.Jacob responded by taking his phone out and showing them that it was turned off. He had intentionally turned off his phone as he knew the two would contact them."Oh?
The Shadow Man ESCORT: PART I
"Here are the reports you ask last time." Red came to visit Jacob in the hotel he was staying at. He also brought some things the man would need to complete his mission."Will she really be there?" Jacob inquired curiously of the reports that his target does attend the gathering all the time."Yeah, she's always there. I'll be strange is she doesn't show up. She's the host of the party." "Even the host can sometime not attend."Red was speechless as what the man said was indeed true. "She'll be there. We've been keeping an eye on her for over six months now. She hasn't miss at party."The so-called party is more like a gathering of underground leaders. The target would normally host a party using it as a cover-up to invite the leader and discuss their plans. Not only that, they'll have their dealing done during the party as well. Exchange all goods, such as drugs, organs, and sometimes human beings.That's right, the organization has secretly kidnapped people turning them into slaves
The Shadow Man ESCORT: PART II
Jacob returned to his hotel room and Red was there preparing all the things he had asked of him."Where's Joker?" He inquired as he didn't see the man at all."He's crying somewhere." Red sighs as he didn't know at all where the man went as soon as he vanished.Joker must have felt guilty for what had happened and hurriedly went to search for the previous owner of the car. He worried, that the owner might be targeting his friend. If so, he needs to make sure that the man does not get a step ahead of them."Hmm, leave him be." Jacob replied, as he went to look at the things he prepared. "Am I really waring that tonight.""don't you want to look like a normal friend visiting her, I mean, dressing up like this is normal as well." Red said, as he showed him the different suits he had prepared. Technically, the man should be used in wearing such cloths. However, he has been living such a shabby life for the past two years that he has gotten used to just wearing trouser and a simple t-shirt
The Shadow Man PEACH PARK: PART I
After the concertJacob continue to wait for Margaret to finish changing her clothes. It took a while, as she had so many props on her hair which needed to be carefully taken off one at a time. People would peek at him from time to time, curious of his identity. As Margaret addresses him with a Z, his true name and status could be anyone. Which left everyone pondering who he could be.As Margaret did not reveal any details about the man except for the fact they are long time pen pals and have actually written letters to each other instead of using technology. Her excuses made everyone jealous of her as there was still such an old fashion man out there.Jacob overheard everything and was impress with the girl. She indeed had a talent for deceiving people. He now understood how the girl was able to easily get along with the people at those gatherings. She can just sweet talk her way out and sugarcoat each word, making it sound pleasing to one's ear."Ah, Z, have I kept you waiting?" Mar
The Shadow Man PEACH PARK: PART II
The past few days, Jacob has been spending his days with Margaret. It was around lunch time when he grabbed his phone and noticed the message on it. Seeing the message made him chuckle as he didn't expect the girl would send such a message to him.Instead of replying back, he grabbed his phone to make a call."Have you move out?" Jacob asked without even asking how the girl was doing or greeting her."Ah, Jacob, what the hell were you thinking?" Leslie yelled her lungs out at the man over the phone. Despite it being already late, she didn't care at all. She was still wide awake, as she was making preparations for her first day at work."Then, you have move out. For you to be yelling at me like this, means you're either not at a home or in the new apartment." Jacob teased the girl on the phone as he went to prepare his meal."I've move out!" She yelled aloud, annoyed that the man continued to tease her despite they were miles away from each other."Anyways, what do you think?" Jacob wo