Crooked Die

Crime scene photographer Tiana Maynard has spent years documenting the worst parts of humanity. Blood washes away. Bodies disappear. Evidence gets boxed up and forgotten. After a while, death becomes routine.

Until the die appears.

When a supposed overdose is linked to the infamous Crooked Die Killer, Ti is pulled into the centre of a case that has already consumed everyone investigating it. Detectives are dying in accidents. Evidence vanishes without explanation. And somewhere in the shadows, a killer obsessed with chance is always one step ahead.

He leaves dice beside his victims.
Broken. Weighted. Glued back together.

The media calls him a monster.
Ti begins to see something worse:
a man with a purpose.

As the games between hunter and hunted become increasingly personal, Ti finds herself drawn toward the one person she should fear most. Because the Crooked Die Killer isn't just watching her.

He's chosen her.

All characters are original.

Inspired by music - all credits will be given in chapters.
Title inspired by: Concrete Jungle - Bad Omens

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️

This story contains themes that some readers may find disturbing, including:

* Murder & graphic violence
* Psychological manipulation
* Stalking/obsession
* Sexual content
* Abuse & trauma
* Drug use
* Death
* Morally grey characters
* Disturbing/criminal behaviour

Reader discretion is advised.