"Blackmail" An Austin Butler Fanfiction

Shadows Of The Past

The night air was thick with tension as Austin Butler walked out of the studio, the final notes of his latest scene still ringing in his ears. The city lights flickered like distant stars, casting long shadows on the pavement. He pulled his jacket tighter around him, trying to shake off an uneasy feeling that had been nagging at him all day.

Austin's phone buzzed in his pocket, breaking his thoughts. He glanced at the screen and saw a message from Emma: "Can't wait to see you tonight! I have a surprise! ❤️" He smiled, her warmth always a beacon in his hectic life. But as he typed a quick reply, another message popped up from an unknown number.

"I have Emma. If you want to see her again, you'll do exactly as I say. No police, no tricks. Or else."

His heart pounded as he read the message again, the words burning into his mind. Before he could react, another text came through with a photo of Emma, tied to a chair, fear etched on her face. Panic surged through him, but he forced himself to stay calm. He dialed the number, his hands trembling.

The voice on the other end was chillingly familiar. "Hello, Austin. Did you miss me?"

"Olivia," he breathed, his voice barely more than a whisper. "What do you want?"

Her laugh was cold and menacing. "It's simple. I want you back in my life, and Emma is just the beginning. You have one hour to come to the old warehouse on 5th Street. Alone."

The line went dead, leaving Austin in the silence of his dread. He stared at the screen, his mind racing. This couldn't be happening. Olivia, his ex-girlfriend, had always been unpredictable, but this was something else entirely. He had to save Emma, but he knew he was walking into a trap. With no time to lose, he headed to his car, determination hardening his resolve.

As he sped through the city streets, memories of Olivia flooded back - her intense eyes, her possessive nature, the way their relationship had spiraled out of control. He had moved on and found love and peace with Emma, but Olivia's shadow had never fully left him.

Now, it was up to him to end this once and for all.