Escape - Mark Gardner - Wattpad

Escape

Reads 104
Votes 22
Parts 11
Time 46m

Reads 104
Votes 22
Parts 11
Time 46m

dark disturbing dystopian murder thriller

Zachary sits across a table from a reporter on the eve of his execution. The reporter has a simple question: "Tell me your story."

The question resonates. How did he get here? Religious persecution is what he told himself, but how does he explain his actions? Actions that still haunt him years later...

Novelette - 9,100 words - approximately 36 pagesAll Rights Reserved

dark disturbing dystopian murder thriller

Table of contents

11 parts

Sign up to add Escape to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

Damaged Souls by RosieGirl25

[COMPLETED] "If you let me leave now, I won't tell anyone what you did sir..." I grumbled, and he smirked a little, as if it was a hilarious joke. "Like I said, you aren't leaving Caroline..." Caroline was once a perfectly happy child, she had a home, food, warmth. She had a father, a brother, and a wonderful mother... but her mom died in a crash. She and her brother had to leave their father who couldn't handle his anger and his grief. As runaways, she and her brother, Dustin, are cold, hungry, and only have each other to face the merciless cruelties of the world. Alone she was followed by a man that was helpful, and kind. But just when she thought she could trust him, he took off the mask of a normal man, and hurt her in ways unimaginable. Trapped, she was forced into waiting out her time thinking of the world, her mom, and her life. She had to do something hard, she had to make a choice. She could stay and be hurt and trapped, but fed and warm, or leave and be cold and hungry, but free...

I've Become Like Him by KittenWoman99

"Ahhh!!!" The man's body falls to the floor limp and I fall to the floor out of terror, "Why are you screaming? I saved you from being raped." I look at the man who is holding a gun with a little smile on his face. He holds the gun up to my head and I start crying, "P-Please, p-please don't do this. I-I won't tell anybody." He bends down and I whimper, "I don't think I can let you go. What happened you run and tell in the next three days? You've already seen my face and heard my voice." I shake my head, "I swear I won't tell anybody! I-I don't know anybody!" He looks at me up and down, "I'll give you two choices. I kill you now or you come with me. You can keep me entertained for a while." €€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€ Lyric Dime is a twenty-one year old loner who works in a top tier casino. She has no friends or family and she lives alone in a nice apartment. She's well off, so there's nothing she should complain about. Lyric doesn't talk much so that's why it's hard for her to make any friends or meet new people. But happens when she see someone get murdered in front and has no choice to listen to the killer? €€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€ I notice that most of my readers hate crying so I'm going to warn you all. The main female character cries a lot and I mean a lot. You have all be warned. Lol. Cover By: @thenovelbully

𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑'𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐘 (+𝟏𝟖) by JourdonPatron

Upon turning eighteen, Mallory Carter is thrust into an arranged marriage with a man she passionately despises. After enduring months of emotional abuse, she decides to run away in pursuit of a fresh start. But fate takes an abrupt turn a couple years later when she captures the eyes of Hunter Sionis, an affluent businessman who develops a sinister obsession with her. Forcing their proximity, Hunter hires her as a live-in a nanny when she finds herself in a financial struggle, leading to a professional relationship that becomes something deeper. Little did Mallory know of the demons that hid behind Hunter's ocean eyes or his twisted game that she unknowingly became a part of until it's too late. She belonged to him, only him. She was Hunter's Prey. ─────────────────────────────── I fail to suppress the whimper that manages to escape my lips. "So scared," he whispers. "Yet so fucking wet." "I...I'm not wet..." He leans in, the tip of his nose trailing along the side of my face as his grip around my throat tightens and he lifts me off the mattress by my neck. He slides his free hand into my panties, depositing two fingers into my core. The coolness of his rings prompts a loud moan from me before he pulls them out. "Liar," he growls, glossing the seams of my lips with my own arousal. "Now, open your mouth, bambi." ⚠ TW: This book is a dark romance containing mature themes such as graphic violence, murder, mentions of abuse & self-harm, strong language, age-gap relationship and explicit sexual themes. Reader discretion is advised. Copyright ©2024. Jourdon Patron. All Rights Reserved

Psychotic Love by NovelistNetwork

"If you're going to kill me, just do it." He looked at me and laughed, "Kill you? Why would I do that?" He played with my hair and then planted both palms on either side of me. "Umm, let me see.. You're a serial killer..?" I rolled my eyes and was shocked at how sarcastic and casual I sounded. "I'm not going to kill you darling, I'm keeping you.." He ran his hand down to my hip. * * * * * * Regan is on a desperate search for escape from her captor Darian, but after a brief escape, she finds out her real intentions. As the story unfolds, you will discover the clues that lead you to expect that this reality is far from the truth.

Straight Jacket Love by AlekeiAngel

Zachary Alexander Bagans has spiraled down a dark and dangerous path, can his brothers save him or will they be corrupted into protecting the Demon that has stolen their hearts? 'I may look happy, but honestly my dear The only way I'll really smile, is if you cut me ear to ear. ~Jeff The Killer'

My Name's Divergent | Levi Ackerman by ErmozaWatt

For approximately six years I've been serving the Survey Corps. Few male soldiers compliment my beauty and intelligence however, they back away when discovering one of my substantial flaws as a woman. A secret I can't find myself to reveal to Captain Levi, leading soldier of the Survey Corps a.k.a Humanity's Strongest. Why did I have to fall in love with a man that'll never accept me? Levi's no different or is he? Conflicted by her insecurities, Divergent will be faced with tricks, long time enemies and the all deceased Zack Henderson. Will she be able to handle the baggage and find a bit of happiness? R E V I E W S I love it. You have a true talent. Ecstatic for the next chapter; @SamanthaWarrior Original Chapters Already Published: 17 ✔Comments are greatly appreciated Book Cover Photo Edited by ErmozaWatt Editing in Process. Ξ ErmozaWatt ©2016 Ξ .

INSANE by Goda_piece

Takezu's life seemed ordinary-school, friends, and a routine he had settled into. But when a mysterious note reveals that his father's death wasn't a suicide but murder, his world shatters. As days begin to slip from his memory and reality blurs, Takezu is thrown into a terrifying journey of self-discovery and unraveling truths. Haunted by forgotten days and an unknown enemy, he must confront his past and the dark secrets that threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. With his mind fracturing and danger closing in, Takezu's search for answers might lead him to truths far more horrifying than he ever imagined.

Her Selfless Love( Complete) by suzangill98

"You told them you love me ,huh?" He asks with a raised eyebrows, jaw hardened and eyes narrowed at the shy girl he has hated all his life. She was afraid of his tone,he didn't looked happy with her confession. Was her love going to be unrequited one? "I fuck*** asked you something Ezra! Answer me!" His tone made her gulp,his grip on her arm made her flinch in fear. "Yes" She finally answered looking into his emotionless eyes. Smirking he laughed at her confession,not believing her. "Ezra,do you even know what love is,Oh I almost forgot you are an Orphan,how would you know?" His words were sharp as knife, piercing her healed wounds. She fisted her hands, trying to control her tears. He sighed in frustration running his hand through his hair. "Now mom will not stop till she has made you her daughter in law! Fu**! Why you!" He said ,pacing the room . Oblivion to the tears ,she tried her best to hide. He didn't love her. He never did, she was a fool to even think that he for once did. Hate is all he had for her and those who said hate is the beginning of love,were fools mocking her right now. Gathering the little pride left in her she answers back in a quivering voice. "Yes,I love you. But I don't want anything from you." She says and he stares.Confused at her weird confession. Who says that ? "Nothing you say? Are you playing some brain games girl?" She lowers her eyes and leaves but not before whispering the words that made him feel something after a very long time. "Love is not something to learn ,but to feel Aaron. And I know what I feel. You may name it infatuation and lust,but I proudly call it my selfless love" ....................................................................

MURDERER'S CONFESSION I [✅] by hornsinhaze

×ENG× A writer desires to get to know better the ugliest human being's secrets. He desides to take on a very dangerous request - writing down murderer's confessions. But.. will he make it? Or will he fail while having to deal with the darkest sides of human mentality?

Boyhood by Jcavaz

Serial killers, the type of people no one wants to meet because of what they enjoy doing or what they hate to do whatever the motive is. We have notorious serial killers like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy and so on. But every serial killer has a story, a childhood or a story of their life. Therefore I'm about to tell you a story about young Daniel. Daniel Bradley has a dark future ahead of him but you're gonna have to read if you wanna find out what drove him to such lengths. Will Daniel be able to receive the help he will need eventually or will tragedy strike? Whenever you see a song in the story it is recommended that you play said song as to feel more engaged. Example: (killing moon plays)

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

Damaged Souls cover

I've Become Like Him cover

𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑'𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐘 (+𝟏𝟖) cover

Psychotic Love cover

Straight Jacket Love cover

My Name's Divergent | Levi Ackerman cover

Her Selfless Love( Complete) cover

MURDERER'S CONFESSION I [✅] cover

Damaged Souls

[COMPLETED] "If you let me leave now, I won't tell anyone what you did sir..." I grumbled, and he smirked a little, as if it was a hilarious joke. "Like I said, you aren't leaving Caroline..." Caroline was once a perfectly happy child, she had a home, food, warmth. She had a father, a brother, and a wonderful mother... but her mom died in a crash. She and her brother had to leave their father who couldn't handle his anger and his grief. As runaways, she and her brother, Dustin, are cold, hungry, and only have each other to face the merciless cruelties of the world. Alone she was followed by a man that was helpful, and kind. But just when she thought she could trust him, he took off the mask of a normal man, and hurt her in ways unimaginable. Trapped, she was forced into waiting out her time thinking of the world, her mom, and her life. She had to do something hard, she had to make a choice. She could stay and be hurt and trapped, but fed and warm, or leave and be cold and hungry, but free...