> Fuck you, thats EXACTLY what happened!
> Yes well, in fairness to your wife I wouldn't be surprised if she had drowned, it is hard to swim when you have a sack of house bricks strapped to your feet.
> THIS IS TOTAL CRAP!
> But it didn't work, did it David. Something went wrong and she floated back up, didn't she. That's why you had to bring her back and bury her on land... too suspicious to take the boat back out at that time of night. Silly, careless David.
> Fuck this! This is a set up! Your just out to do me over & keep the ring regardles! Bollox to your game & shit about my wife, I know Im clean, so fuck you & goodbye nutter!
> I thought you might try to call my bluff, which is why I'm going to send you a short video of someone you know; perhaps it will help you take my game more seriously?
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> David... have you seen the video yet?
> Thats my driver! Whats that your doing to him?
> That's right David, I believe his name is Ben. Please excuse the picture quality, there's no natural light in that room. Still, you can clearly see the pained expression. (Sad Face).
> You twisted fuck! He's just an old man, he's got a weak heart! leave him out of this OK!
> You forced my hand by not taking my game more seriously David. Now someone you care about must pay the price for your non-compliance. Ben tells me he has been a loyal employee for almost ten years, this is your chance to return your loyalty to Ben, by preventing him any further discomfort.
> OK! You've made your point, I'll jump thru your hoops, just let him go, OK!
> Finally, so now can we get back to my game? (Smiley Face).
> Ok but you have to promise to let him go.
> You have my word; as soon as you have correctly guessed my name your chauffeur will go free. But I must warn you, any further threats of calling the police, drawing attention to yourself or opting out of my game, and next time I will not be so understanding. So, with that in mind are you ready to play?
> But I know so many people, you could be anyone! How am I supposed to know who's got a grudge against me?
> I have already given you a valuable clue (the letter C) and you definitely know who I am. You're just not thinking hard enough.
> Ok... this is the people I know beginning with leter C: chris, clive, cindy, charles, christine, clair, conrad, & casey. That all I know!
> Sorry David, I'm not any of those people (Sad Face).
> This is bull, your not going tel me who you are, even if I did guess your name, are you!
> Since the whole point of my game is for you to guess my name, I can assure you that I would take no pleasure in denying my identity when the time comes, in fact, I can barely wait for that moment to arrive.
> Why wont you just tell me what you want, & stop all this guessing game shit! I don't know anyone else begining with C ok!!
> I promise you David, you do know me.
> Why today? What about the wedding & the ring? I'm the best man remember, I'm supposed to be with the groom already! What do I say to everyone? I don't have time for this!
> I disagree; you said the wedding starts at 2:30pm. It is now 8:57am. This means that you now have 5 hours and 38 minutes to correctly guess my name. Do so before 2.30pm and you will get the ring back, and Ben will go free. But you must hurry, the clock is ticking David.
> Ok, but I want him untied & looked after!
> I'll even give him tea and biscuits. (Smiley Face). Excellent, so since you clearly need help, the first clue to my identity can be found in the picturesque seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare.
> What! But im in Exeter! Why not just give me clues via texts?
> Sorry, my game, my rules David. Besides, the hotel you're staying at is only a stone's throw from Exeter Central train station. If you hurry you can catch the 09:20 on platform two to Weston- Super-Mare.
> Bollox, I'm taking car!
> NO David. Definitely not! Considering the amount of alcohol still in your blood from last night's drinking marathon, you are still over the legal limit to drive, and if the police stop you they could arrest you and spoil my game, which will upset me. (Sad Face). Therefore for the ring and Ben's sake I must insist you travel by train!
> Ok, lets do this! But I swear, you beter run like hell when I do find out who you are!
> Yes, yes... oh, and David, no tricks please. Be assured WE currently have a very, very close eye on your movements, and remember that Ben's welfare depends entirely on your cooperation from the moment you leave your hotel room. The time is now 09.08, I'd get a move on if I were you, there's a good boy. (Smiley Face).
> Kiss my ass!!
> No thank you David, I've no idea where it's been. Text me once you have boarded the train please.
> P.S. Since your phone is limited to the amount of storage it has, I will throughout our conversation today be sending you the following alert:
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Mystery / ThrillerWhen David R Pilkington, a property developer from London, receives a text message on the morning of his best friends wedding from an unknown sender, the worst day of his life ensues - as the death of his former wife comes back to haunt him. This bo...
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