The dim alley was quieter than usual, and the city's usual hum was muffled by the heavy fog that hung low at night.
Daniel stood hidden in the shadows, his breath steady, his eyes locked on the figure ahead. A man, dressed in a dark suit, knelt beside a limp body, his actions smooth and calculated. A single shot echoed through the air, sharp and final. The body slumped, lifeless.
Daniel didn't flinch. He had seen death before—hell, he had dealt it himself—but this was different. There was something... detached about the man. The way he moved, the way he dispatched the target without hesitation, without remorse.
The man stood, wiped his hands on his coat, and turned, his sharp eyes scanning the dark corners of the alley. For a brief moment, their gazes met. Daniel froze, a chill running down his spine. There was no fear, no shock in the stranger's eyes—just a cold, calculated understanding.
And yet, there was something else there, something like curiosity. Without a word, the man walked away, leaving the body behind, and disappeared into the night. Daniel stood motionless for a long time, his mind racing.
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King's Gambit
Mystery / ThrillerFeared casino owner Itsuki rules with an iron fist-until a chance encounter with Daniel, a timid florist, stirs something dangerous within him. As rivals close in and Daniel becomes a target, Itsuki must choose-his empire or his heart.
