Man at War – Excerpt No. 314

After that it was a dark presence, repressing her thoughts to create the perfect lure for someone like Evelyn. Mary claimed that she tried to warn them, but the dark presence further suppressed her mind.

Two weeks ago, she even tried to kill herself but could not fight against the controlling presence. That explains the mess we found in the water closet.

The last two things Mary said were requests. The first of which was that she desperately wanted this nightmare to end. The second that her remains be brought home for a proper burial.

Black-and-white vintage-style photograph with a torn-paper border, depicting a tense, ominous bathroom scene. A woman in a dark lace slip sits in a clawfoot bathtub, head bowed and black liquid dripping down her arms, while a hooded figure in dark robes stands beside her with a gloved hand resting on her shoulder. Dramatic lighting heightens the dark, foreboding atmosphere.

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.



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