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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