A few days pass.
Almost a week.
Karma has come over. She has been for the past few days.
Providing us with the information I asked her for.
The first person me and Phear will make suffer is my cousin.
She arrived armed with files and determination.
Today was no exception.
"Venus, we've got him," Karma said, her eyes sparkling.
She spread the documents across the table.
Photos, financial records, and surveillance reports.
My cousin's face stared back at me.
Reginald.
The man who had destroyed my family.
Phear's presence lingered, a silent observer.
Karma pointed to a map.
"Reginald's living in a quiet neighborhood."
She tapped a location.
"Suburban home, 1423 Oakwood Drive."
I studied the layout.
Typical suburban house.
Manicured lawn.
Fenced backyard.
"Looks ordinary," I noted.
Karma nodded.
"That's what he's counting on."
She handed me a folder.
"Daily routine, acquaintances, vulnerabilities."
I scanned the contents.
Reginald's life was surprisingly mundane.
A facade hiding his true nature.
Phear's voice whispered in my ear.
"We'll take him down, Venus."
Together, we'd shatter Reginald's carefully crafted illusion.
And make him face the consequences.
For every tear.
Every scar.
Every shattered dream.
Karma's eyes locked onto mine.
"Ready to begin?" she asked.
I nodded.
The hunt had started.
Reginald's nightmare was coming.
And I was its architect.
Phear stepped out of the shadows, his eyes gleaming.
"I will retrieve him," he stated, voice low and decisive.
Karma nodded, her expression serious.
"Be careful," she said.
I stood, determination coursing.
"Bring him back," I urged.
Phear's gaze locked onto mine.
"I will."
He turned to leave, his movements fluid and silent.
At the door, he paused.
"Wait here," he instructed.
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Whispers of Secrets.
Paranormal"Phear's interest is piqued, and he's clearly amused by Venus's boldness, but he's not willing to show his hand just yet. This sets the stage for a story where Venus must navigate the consequences of her bargain without knowing the true cost."
