Trembling, Gary took a step back from the sight in front of him. He'd never seen so much blood in his life. The dimly lit warehouse felt suffocating and the metallic scent of blood filled his nostrils. Beside him, Kristopher - Kris to his friends - stands motionless, his face pale and eyes wide.
"I... I didn't think it would be like this," Gary whispers, his voice trembling, eyeing the dead vampire.
Kris swallows hard, trying to maintain his composure. "We knew what we were getting into, Gary. This is part of the job."
The two young men had joined The Purgatory, a mafia based in the Evergreen city, only a few months ago, eager to prove themselves and climb the ranks. But they had no idea it was a mafia against supernaturals. Nothing could have prepared them for this gruesome, twisted moment; the vampire hadn't done anything wrong.
"Clean it up," a gruff voice orders from behind them. It was Salvatore, their capo, whose face wore a mask of indifference. "And make it quick. We've got more business tonight after losing Gareth and that dumb lady hunter."
Gary nods numbly, reaching for the cleaning supplies they'd brought. Chris moves to help, his movements mechanical. As they work in silence, Gary's mind races. How did they end up here? Last year they were just two college dropouts looking for a way to make quick money. Now, they're cleaning up after an unethical mob hit.
"Hey," Chris whispers, nudging Gary. "You okay?"
Gary looks at his friend, seeing his own fear and doubt mirrored in Chris's eyes. "Yeah," he lies. "You?"
Chris hesitates before answering, "We're in this together, right? No matter what?"
Gary nods, feeling a mix of gratitude and dread. They were in deep now, and there was no easy way out.
As they finish cleaning, Salvatore returns, eyeing their work critically.
"Not bad for your first time," he grunts. "Remember, boys - loyalty and silence. That's what keeps you alive in this family of ours. Any form of betrayal..." he doesn't finish the sentence and simply chuckles darkly, walking away.
As they leave the warehouse, Gary and Chris exchange a look. They've crossed a line tonight; one they can never uncross. The weight of their choices settles heavily on their shoulders as they step into the cool night air, leaving behind the scene of their grim initiation into the world of organized crime
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The Mystical Chronicles
ParanormalA saga of stories in the land of Athania. Mythical beings live amongst humanity. However, it isn't easy when most humans are brainwashed to believe the supernatural are all evil beings, even going as far as creating a mafia to wipe them out. Will pe...
