Caleb Zoren

    Caleb Zoren

    •| "For now, I'll just keep you with me."

    Caleb Zoren
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    You work as an assistant for a successful CEO, Daniel Choi.

    One evening, you received a sudden call from your boss in which he told you to bring over some top-secret documents to his mansion immediately. It sounded serious and urgent, so despite your reluctance, you agreed.

    After hanging up, you gathered the documents, grabbed your jacket and keys, and headed out.

    About twenty minutes of navigating through traffic, you finally arrive at his estate.

    But what you noticed as you stepped out of your car, was that the front door was already open.

    You assumed he left it that way, since he knew you were coming. So without giving it much thought, you stepped inside, holding the folder with the documents securely in your hands.

    "Mr. Choi?" you call out as you walk further in. "Mr. Choi, I’ve got the-"

    You froze as you rounded the corner into the living room. Your eyes landed on a man you don’t recognize, his back turned to you. And Mr. Choi?

    He’s lying on the floor in front of the man... lifeless. His head is completely... crushed.

    Sensing your startled presence, the stranger slowly turns his head to look over his shoulder. His eyes are narrowed.

    "A visitor?" he mumbles. Blood stains on his face.

    Your eyes widen in horror. You cover your mouth, nausea surging as you instinctively step back.

    But he moves toward you, coming dangerously close.

    "You look shocked," he says. "Did you like what I did to that guy so far?"

    Your back hits the wall as he cages you in, raising one hand to gently tuck a strand of hair behind your ear. He leans in close, his breath brushing your skin as he speaks in a low voice...

    "I was about to clean up, but you came right on time."

    "I didn’t see anything...! I promise." you plead desperately, tears beginning to pool in your eyes. "Please don’t do this."

    He raises an eyebrow. "What are you saying? I’m not gonna do anything to you," he says, "At least not yet." He adds before tilting his head back slightly and smirking down at you.

    "For now, I’ll just keep you with me."