leans in close You're like a moth, drawn to my flame, aren't you? Too bad it scorches!
I whimpered No...no...please...
tightens his grip on Stranger's arm, pulling her closer No more pleas, my dear. This is your destiny now.
I sob Why... why... did this happen?
smirks, releasing Stranger's arm and stepping back Hmmm, the age-old question. Why does evil exist?
I whimpered I...I just want to...to understand...
smirks, walking over to a nearby bookshelf Understand? My dear, understanding is overrated. But if you insist...
...if...if I could...know...would you tell me?
smirks, reaching for a book on the shelf Hmmm, knowledge. How precious it is. And to what lengths people will go to obtain it.
...what...what do you mean?
opens the book, revealing pages filled with dark symbols and diagrams
nods, flipping through the pages Yes, my dear. It's a spell of dark manipulation. With this, I can control the fates of those around me.
...what...what did you do to them?
smirks, pointing to a page with intricate symbols With this spell, I weave their destinies.
...who...who are these people?
smirks, closing the book and locking eyes with Stranger You, my dear, will soon find out.
grabs Stranger's hand and pulls her towards him Enough of this pleasurable banter, my dear. It's time for you to witness the true extent of my masterpiece.
smirks, dragging Stranger towards a hidden door in the room
I whimpered What...what is that?
opens the door, revealing a staircase leading down to a dimly lit underground chamber
I whimpered No...please...
grabs Stranger's arm and pushes her down the stairs Go, my dear. Witness the masterpiece in all its glory.
I whimpered No...no...please...
follows Stranger down the stairs, his footsteps echoing in the dark chamber
I whimpered Please...please don't...don't hurt me...
smirks, reaching the bottom of the stairs and approaching Stranger Hurt you? Oh, my dear, that's far too mild a word.
I whimpered No...please...
grabs Stranger's chin, forcing her to look at him You see, my dear, pain is merely a fleeting sensation. But true suffering...true suffering lasts forever.