Masked Hearts

Just another broken heart

In the dark streets that are ruled by the Kings and Queens of the underworld, a dead body isn't too unusual. Yet this one sends shivers down everyone's spine. With the man's heart ripped out of his chest and a black piece of paper next to it. The paper, shaped like a broken heart, shows everyone who claims this kill. A mysterious figure named Nymph is known to break the hearts of everyone stupid enough to fall for her. And she doesn't just break hearts, she rips them out of her victims and then leaves them to die alone in the streets. Anyone dumb enough to fall in love with Nymph ends up either heartbroken or dead.  And yet so many find it hard to resist her. 

Even though nobody has ever seen Nymph's face. At least no one who's still alive that could say what she looks like. Since Nymph is always covering her face with a mask. Her Hair is also usually hidden underneath the hood of her clothes. Still many find the young woman stunning and some convince themself that they will be the ones to change her, to make her fall in love, take off the mask, and show her face. But they all end up dead shortly after trying their Luck, falling for her trap. She wants them to find her attractive, to think she is the woman of their dreams, promising them anything they want. Once she has them wrapped around her fingers, it's over. Betraying them and stabbing her knife right in their heart. As if she didn't have one, killing with no remorse or mercy.

This one wasn't any different. Figuring out what the idiot desires, manipulating him into loving her, gaining his trust, luring him away from anyone who could save him before stabbing him and ripping out his heart. Leaving nothing behind but the dead body of the victim and a black and broken heart. Claiming yet another life. Every time it's the same. Making someone love her before ripping out their heart. She never takes their heads or any other Trophy, just ending those who love her. Or at least who pretends to do so. None of her Victims ever actually loved Nymph, what they love is a made-up version of her, a facade, an Ideal they create to fulfill their wishes. Imagining the 'perfect' woman underneath the dark mask with the broken heart on it. While fools keep falling for her tricks, she builds her skills and keeps adding to her kill count. And maybe it's this particular Kill count that is what piqued the interest of a very important man. The head of the imposing and wealthy Durakov Family, who's deeply rooted at the top of the Mafia. A Man everyone fears and looks up to. Well everyone but Nymph, as she didn't really fear him, after all, why should she? her work didn't often interfere with that of the Durakov family. He was leading the Mafia and she was out in the dark streets, breaking hearts and killing. And yet he summons her to his mansion. Having heard about her skills. he knows what she is capable of and she is perfect for the Job he has to offer.