Twisted Saga ReGenesis (Book 3 of 3)

Chapter 8 - Tortured

It isn't long before the team departs that a package is delivered from Youngstown. The UPS delivery driver hands over the envelope and walks away.

"What the hell..." Josh mentions taking the large yellow envelope.

He takes out a VCR tape and runs back to the meeting room. They sit there and watch a blue screen until it finally appears on the TV.

They watch as a hooded figure appears on the screen, keeping his face well hidden.

"By the time you receive this message, it'll be too late to stop me from doing this because well... I've planned this for a long time, and done some digging, I found an old 'friend' of yours. Recognize this face, sir?" Robert pulls the camera shot around to reveal Greg, the dealer who sold out Damien, strapped to a chair with his mouth bound with duct tape.

The camera shakes, indicating the device has been put down as Robert returns inside the frame.

"We're going to have some fun with this guy, but unlike how Damien dealt with him this time, it'll be permanent."

He is laughing when his body twists around. He backhands Greg followed by an all-out assault of punches to his face with thunderous impacts. Owen is disgusted with the sight of blood-covered on Robert's knuckles.

"Oh, we're not finished yet, little buddy. Make sure to look at the camera and smile!" He cackles, exiting the camera's view.

Moments later, he returns, walking backward while he hides his hands from Greg's line of sight.

"Shhh, lookie here what I have to play with now, would ya!" He says to the camera holding up his fists covered with shattered glass pieces attached to gloves.

"Alright, Greg, Boyo, Buddy Ole Pal, it's time for round two." He screams, laughing, and pivots on his feet. He returns to deliver a few punches to Greg's face as the screams of pain are muffled from the tape.

"Oh, we don't like that, do you? Well, fine then, how about we remove that tacky ass orange jumpsuit top and see how your ribs enjoy a pounding." He suggests.

Robert takes a knife from his belt, shredding the top off of Greg, and returns to deliver the impact of body punches slicing into Greg's skin, causing him to cry out in agony until he passes out.

Robert begins to laugh like a hyena the entire time he's attacking Greg's body.

"Oh, it's not finished yet..." He mutters, stepping away once more. Josh sees the damage that's been inflicted.

"My God, he's crazier than I remember!" Josh says as he sees the blood ooze from Greg's body.

The sounds of footsteps quickly approach can be heard just before Robert returns.

"First, we have to bandage up those boo-boo's now, Mr. Scarberry. What better than ninety percent alcohol!" He screams.

He rips the tape from Greg's mouth, followed by the use of smelling salt to bring him back to life.

"Just kill me already, please..." Greg begs, breathing deep as Josh notices that Greg's skin is frail, and his eyes have dulled over.

"I will soon, but you're a message to an old friend. Now let's get you cleaned up..."

The alcohol is poured over his victim; Greg's scream causes the TV speakers to distort. They listen in horror as Greg's screams intensify with each breath.

"My God in Heaven, sweet Mary and Joseph, he's mad!" Owen mentions watching the blood drip from Greg's body.

"Oh, we're not finished yet, buddy-boy. Don't go anywhere. I want a close-up, Mr. Deville!" Robert says in mockery, walking for the camera.