Dexter, an amazing series, inspired this story to come to my vision! The TV Show is highly recommended! WARNING: This story contains elements that can lead to sensitive topics! Viewer discretion is advised.
Dimitri Aleksandr, AKA Mark Matthews, a notorious international serial killer known as the Masked Butcher, is on the run after murdering over 500 people across more than 100 countries. Dimitri justifies his killings with a personal code that was created by his father, US Ambassador in Russia, Elijah Matthews: to hunt down those he deems/names "Unforgivable," and the "Higher-Ups" from ordinary people committing sins to powerful individuals in government, crime syndicates, and celebrities. His twisted upbringing-marked by the early and brutal death of his mother, his dark, mysterious past, and bullying of his dark desires, though a part of him still seeks love and understanding.
After settling in Detroit with his sister and brother, Dimitri makes a risky move, infiltrating the Detroit Police Department's Homicidal Department as a crime scene technician. Here, he continues his brutal crusade, using his position to cover his tracks while eliminating those he believes are tainted by sin. As the Masked Butcher's killing spree intensifies, the FBI, CIA, and police across the globe tighten their pursuit, unaware of his true identity.
Meanwhile, a new mystery emerges: a secretive serial killer, dubbed "The Archivist," begins leaving a trail of dead bodies. Bound by his code, Dimitri becomes obsessed with finding this new killer. Partnering with law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Detroit Police, he works to uncover the Archivist's identity, all the while continuing his reign of terror.
The story follows Dimitri's dark journey as he navigates his twisted moral code, evades capture, and plays a deadly cat-and-mouse game with those hunting him. Will he ever find peace, or is he destined to remain the Masked Butcher forever?
"Captain, please reconsider. There's no way I'll be able to work with her. She's reckless, she doesn't follow orders, and she's a danger to the operation. Bounty hunters will sell out anything for the right price. What makes you think we can trust her?"
"I'm not asking you to trust her. I'm asking you to trust me."
"I do. But I don't need her, Captain, I'm perfectly capable of doing this on my own..."
* * *
Maize Ember is the most cunning and most feared Bounty Hunter in all of New York City. She's ruthless, but she's the best. She can take down any criminal, she can fight any bad guy, and most importantly, she does not take crap from anyone. Not even Alec West, the top ranked detective in the precinct and her unspoken competitive rival.
But when a new case comes to light, and Alec and Maize find themselves going on a high risk mission, together, they can't believe it. With the help of each other they must protect a long ago friend of Alec's, an undercover cop that holds valuable information that could bring down the Crime Syndicate that has been terrorizing the streets for years. Can they put their distasteful feelings towards each other aside for the sake of the mission?
Alec doesn't think he can trust anyone.
Maize doesn't trust anyone.
What will the two do when they realize they stumbled into something much bigger than themselves - and that an old ghost from Maize's past might be back to haunt them both?
It all comes down to a game of cat and mouse...
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