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The Shadow Man MYSTERIOUS PAST: PART II
As the night deepens, some were already fast asleep while others were trying their best to keep up with the rest. The man, whom they thought was already drunk, was far more energetic than they expected. They know believe what the man mentioned earlier about him acting everything for their attention."How is he still alive?""I can't even stand anymore, my eyes are on the point of shutting down.""Man, I haven't even had the chance to talk to Mr. Z."Those who wanted to form a connection with the man felt exhausted and unlucky. They didn't expect that the man himself would be so energetic despite he had driven and been drinking as well.Eventually, the night ends when the host herself has reached her point. When she checked the time, she realize it was not long for sunrise."I'll go ahead first, please ask the servants if you need anything." Samantha said, who hurried to her room as if she was trying to avoid something.Both men got up as well and headed to the room they'd be sharing t
The Shadow Man MYSTERIOUS PAST: PART III
Early the next day, Samantha watches as Joe Black leaves her residence by her window. It annoyed her that the man even dare looked up at her window to know she would be checking on him. "All I need now is to get rid of the other one." As she sat down in her bed, she started thinking about the stories Joe Black told. Their mysterious past indeed some kind of entertainment to other. However, for them it's a nightmare. For her who wanted to forget her past and move on, it seems unlike to be happening. Seeing as she couldn't go back to sleep, she decided to go down to the kitchen to prepare herself some warm drinks. On her way, she coincidentally bumps into someone she didn't expect. "Z?" "Morning." He replied still with the cold expression on his face. Jacob looked at the woman and notice the concern on her face. He woke up as he heard the door next-door open meaning Joe Black must have left. He wanted to see if he had indeed left, not expecting to meet with the woman whom he became
The Shadow Man MYSTERIOUS PAST: PART IV
"Who would think she would look like our daughter?" "With a few bath, she would look like her indeed." The little watch in confusion as to what the couple were talking about. She said not a word nor asked any questions as to what would happen to her. "From now on, you will be our daughter." Said the woman with a smile on her face. "Daughter?" The little girl finally opened her mouth for the first time since she arrived. The word daughter confused her as to how she was related to them. She knew her parents had passed away, as that is what the old lady had told her. "Once you're old enough, you'll understand." The man explained as he then looked at the servants and instructed them to take the child away to wash her up. The little girl obediently followed without any questions. When she arrived at the room she would be staying in, she was in shock, as it was as big as her previous home. Even the bathroom was huge. "I can take off my cloths." The little girl explained as she found i
The Shadow Man SET US FREE: PART I
Venus looked at the man who seemed unsure of everything, she sighs deeply before telling him to leave. She explained to him, that his presence was not needed and that she'd take care of the woman. Jacob would visit from time to time as he was worried, in the end, he ended up making an excuse to Venus that he and Red had some urgent business to take care of. Jacob informed the servants of what had happened to Samantha and told them to make some excuses with her guess that she isn't feeling well. The guest didn't question at all and made their way home as the host was sick. [Is everything alright?] Venus who was watching over the girl giggled from time to time as the man continuously checked on her and the woman. She would honestly reply and tease him from time that he was only showing concern for the woman. To her surprise, she didn't expect the man would be so gentle that he sent some special snacks for her through his servants and even had a doctor visit them. Meanwhile, Jacob a
The Shadow Man SET US FREE: PART II
As Jacob arrived at Margaret's apartment building, he was prepared for the worst. Seeing as no police area around, people must have not noticed the danger yet. He looked around and notice his people all on standby. He prompted them not to make a single move until he gave them a signal.On his way to her apartment, he acted as if nothing was out of the ordinary. As he said on the phone, he brought in some snacks.When he arrived, he put in the code to the door as he needed to act as if he was not a stranger and knew everything about the woman. He slowly opened the door as he walked inside. "Mag, I'm here.""Z, you're finally here." Margaret walked towards the door and welcomed the man. She embraced him tightly as she held her tears in fear for what was to happen."Don't worry, everything will be fine." Jacob whispered to her as he reassured her nothing bad would happen."Actually, we have a guest." Margaret said, as he escorted the man to the living area."A guest?" Jacob played along
The Shadow Man SET US FREE: PART III
Jacon continues to ponder whether the words coming from Venus's mouth were for real. She was the person she never would expect to come forwards with everything. As he listened to her story more, he became more speechless, and dumbfounded by the situation. He thought hard about it, but he couldn't find a good solution yet for their problem. If the two of them suddenly disappeared, he was sure Joe Black would hunt them down. When he meant Joe Black, the real Joe Black. "Do you know where he is?" "Who knows where the b*stard is? We haven't seen each other since the day he went missing." Venus explained finding it odd as well that the man vanished out of thin air then, the b*stard son became Joe Black. She and others who are aware of the man's identity have always wondered what happened to the real Joe Black. "Did he die?" Jacob asked despite he doubt the man is dead as he seems to be a living ghost just like him. "Please, you think a man like him would just die easily. I know he
The Shadow Man SET US FREE: PART III
Jacon continues to ponder whether the words coming from Venus's mouth were for real. She was the person she never would expect to come forwards with everything. As he listened to her story more, he became more speechless, and dumbfounded by the situation. He thought hard about it, but he couldn't find a good solution yet for their problem. If the two of them suddenly disappeared, he was sure Joe Black would hunt them down. When he meant Joe Black, the real Joe Black."Do you know where he is?" "Who knows where the b*stard is? We haven't seen each other since the day he went missing." Venus explained finding it odd as well that the man vanished out of thin air then, the b*stard son became Joe Black. She and others who are aware of the man's identity have always wondered what happened to the real Joe Black. "Did he die?" Jacob asked despite he doubt the man is dead as he seems to be a living ghost just like him. "Please, you think a man like him would just die easily. I know he is a
The Shadow Man SET US FREE: PART IV
The conversation between the two ended so late that Margaret ended up preparing for the four of them. Venus happily helped around as she had finally let the load she was holding for years go. She didn't expect Margaret to show the same adoration towards her and was in tears whilst they were working in the kitchen together. "Are you not angry?" Venus inquire whilst she was preparing the salad. "You made your choice to survive. I am lucky to have you so I don't have to make such choices as well." Margaret explained as her tears continue to roll down her face. "Don't worry, Z is a man of his words." "I know, I just worry that I'll be putting him in danger for my selfish desire." Venus replied as she finished the salad and went to prepare the rest of the meal. "Don't think like that." Margaret hugged Venus from behind before she made her way. "What happened in the past happened because of your situation. But, it does not define who you are. I know you as my friend, and I'll always t
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DEATH: PART I
Red was busy discussing with the team what they needed to do. While Jacob on the other hand had already left to go after Venus. Jacob had no clue what would happen and he went after it unprepared. Right now, his biggest priority is to get both women alive. "What do you mean the enemy has both of them? Wasn't Venus with you guys?" Joker questioned as he found it impossible for anyone to attack them. "Venus ran away." Red said with such a gloomy expression. "What that's impossible, we specifically told her not to go running around.""That's right she even promised us tha tshe wouldn't do something rickless.""They sent this." Red said as he handed them the photos that caused Venus to run away without a single word to them. "How did this happen." Everyone was in so shock that something like this happened under their noses. They didn't expect the enemy would have full control over them now. It seems it was impossible for them to rescue both women without losing any lives. "Z told m
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THE HUNT: PART IV
When Jacob and Red finished their discussions after a few hours. They were surprised to not see Venus around. "Did she go somewhere?" Red i quired as it is strange that she didn't tell them at all that she was leaving. "What's those." Jacon said pointing out at the selected photos on the floor. But before they could look and check, someone came knocking at their door. "Sir, we're sorry to bother you. But, you see…" The manager paused as pulled a man over to present to them. "This man insisted that I bring him to you. He said that a woman told him to look for Z. The woman mentioned, ``her life can only be saved by you." "Sir, I'm not lying. She was wearing a maids uniform when she got inside my van. I found it strange and she was crying so badly. I told her we should go to the police instead of going where she needed to go. But she kept telling me that even the police have no power over that person. However, she said that you can save her. Also, she said if she comes out alive
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THE HUNT: PART III
Venus was over in tears as she rode a cab to her destination. "Miss, are you alright?" The cab driver asked as he worriedly checked on the girl through the rearview mirror. "I'm fine, no worries." Venus said as she tried to force a smile on her face and wipe the tears away. Earlier, Venus overheard a conversation between Red and Z. When someone came knocking on their door. Since she was dressed as a maid, the person at the door didn't find it strange seeing her in someone's room so early in the morning. When she received the parcel and flowers. She quietly placed them on the table. While she was admiring the flowers, she was curious of what the envelope contained. Of course, since the items weren't for her, she didn't touch them at all. However, whilst she was admiring the flowers, she noticed a familiar name on the card. Without any hesitation, she hurriedly opened the envelope and inside were photos of the people she had been worried about. Her hands became all shaken as she dr
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THE HUNT: PART II
Early the next day, Jacob was out walking around the empty streets. So many police were out on patrol and on guard. Due to the chaos happening all of the sudden, everyone is on high alert to when they'll strike again. However, since most of the higher officials were involved in the chaos and the underground organization has been captured, the government has slowly taken control of everything."What do you think happened? i mean, to think that Councilor Jones was involved in all of this. Didn't is wife divorce him like a few years ago. Could this be the reason why?" I can't believe so many people are in this. You can never trust anyone anymore. Thankfully the police have finally taken action." "You guys are all idiots! I been telling you all for a long time soemthingis up yet none of you beleive me! Now looked what happened to our beautiful city!" A lot of the beggars on the street were yelling letting people know they'd known everything all alone. Of course, they knew since they not
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THE HUNT: PART I
When Jacob arrived back at his hotel, he was dumbfounded when he spotted a maid cleaning around. Instead of asking what was going on, he ignored the person and just went directly to his bedroom. "What was Red thinking." He said as he removed his clothes and hurriedly went to the bathroom to freshen up. Not long when Red arrived annoyedly that the man had just left them. Instead of heading back to his hotel, he decided to discuss with the man about what had happened earlier. "Oh, Venus, you're here already." Red said noticing the woman right away despite being dressed in a maids outfit. "Hmm, yes..." Venus replied curious of what just happened. The fact she had to move in with the man meant the problem that just arose had something to do with him. "Is everything alright?" "Ah, don't worry. Everything is fine. We just dumb into some trouble along the way. As you know, the city is currently in chaos." Red exampled without fully telling the woman the truth of the situation. "That's t
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CAR CHASE: PART IV
Jacob notices an office building in which it's the employees where heading out. He took the opportunity to park his car in front of them. Seeing the fancy sports car, the employee who just came out of the building stopped to mezmirized at the car in front of them. The male employees were all excited to see such a car, they started talking about how special the car was. Such as its interior and exterior design of the car. While, the ladies were excited to see who the driver was. They were hoping it was on by a man, if so, they will try to get to know the person."I wonder who owns such a car." "I beat its a man, it has to be." "Why you ladies always suspect that only a man can own such a car." "If it's own by a woman, then it could only mean she someone mistress." When the men heard what the woman were saying, they were hoping too that the person owning the car was a man. Frankly, they'd rather see a man come out than someone mistress. However, not far was the car following Jacob.
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CAR CHASE: PART III
"What's going on, where the heck is Joe?" "Damn it! This has to be someone plot. It's impossible for Joe to betray us." "That's right, isn't his family company bankrupt now. So it's impossible this is all his plan." A few loyal followers of Joe Black have been gathering as they plan out what to do next. As some of them have been captured. While some tried to escape but it was futile in the end. "For now, all we can do is wait for Joe. He must have a plan." "What plan, my whole family will die waiting for me. I can't stay here any longer." "His right, it's best if we either give up or find another way about this problem." As they continued to ponder on the situation, they couldn't explain at all how such a big scale cleaning had occurred. They thought someone must have planned this for years for it to be so successful. "Everyone! Everyone! I just received news the Black family has cut ties with Joe Black."WHAT? Everyone's faces looked pale as they realized everything was going
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CAR CHASE: PART II
Meanwhile, the restless Venus sat on her bed pondering things. She notices eaerlier that the man has been avoiding her question in regards to Samantha. It made her wonder if something had happened to her. As she was about to get out of bed to get her phone, she was startled when someone came knocking on her door so late that night. "Who could it be?" Venus said as she cautiously went to check on the person knocking on the door. As Venus approached the door, she looked at the small hole to check who it was. To her surprise, it was the men who had come to rescue her before. She hurriedly unlocked all the chain locks and opened the door, "Is something wrong?" "Your in danger, we need to move out." The man said right away without hiding the truth from the girl. "Got it, let's go." Venus said already expecting such news as there was no reason for them to look for her so late at night. It could only mean someone has noticed her and is after her life. "Let's go." The man replied as he s
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CAR CHASE: PART I
The smile on the man's face was reaching for the moon. He was overjoyed by the trill he was getting being chased. He suspected that the person chasing him must be the real Joe Black. Seeing he was skilled enough to keep up with him. He was trained by professional racecar drivers so his skills were on par with them. That could only mean, the person after him is either a well trained driver, a racecar driver, or Joe Black himself.But, he already suspected it to be just a well trained driver."Let's see how good you are." Jacob said as they were arriving at the intersection which they'd be seeing far more cars on the road soon. Earlier, they were able to race as fast as they could as they weren't a lot of cars. Even when the police patrol saw them, sadly they didn't chase after them seeing the chaos in the city could only mean getting involved with them meant death. Jacob looked ahead as he tried to avoid and overspeed all the cars in front of him. He was dogging them so easily and smo
