Argon's head throbbed from the aftermath of the first dare. The metallic taste of blood still lingered in his mouth, making every swallow a reminder that this game was no longer a joke.
Kyle clapped his hands with glee. "Alright, everyone! Round two. Argon… you're up!"
Argon groaned, massaging his temples. "I feel like I just survived a war and you're sending me to the front lines again."
Vanessa stepped closer, her perfume intoxicating, brushing against his arm. "Don't worry, sweetheart," she purred. "This one will be… thrilling."
Argon's pulse quickened, not just from fear. Her proximity was distracting, maddening even, and he had no idea if he should be terrified or… something else entirely.
Selene's gaze remained cold, calculating. Her eyes followed his every movement, measuring, judging. Jax, of course, laughed like a maniac, clearly enjoying Argon's torment.
The Spin of Fate
Kyle produced a small, antique-looking bottle to spin on the floor. The group circled around as it twirled. The spinning bottle gleamed under the dim lights, a silent herald of chaos.
Argon felt his stomach drop as the bottle slowed… and stopped. It pointed directly at him.
"Truth or dare?" Kyle asked, grinning.
Argon swallowed. He couldn't pick truth again—not after the first dare. "Dare," he muttered, his voice tight.
The room went quiet, anticipation crackling like static electricity. Vanessa stepped forward, placing a hand lightly on his shoulder. "Good choice," she whispered, and Argon felt a shiver race down his spine.
Selene's eyes glimmered. "This one won't be easy," she said calmly. "But I think you'll find it… enlightening."
Jax's grin widened. "Enlightening? Yeah, sure. Just don't die, buddy."
The Deadly Dare
Kyle handed Argon a blindfold. "Step into the center," he instructed. "You'll have to navigate through the… obstacles."
Argon blinked. "Obstacles?"
Vanessa's lips curled into a teasing smile. "Just trust the game. Or don't. Either way… it's going to be unforgettable."
Argon sighed. His sarcasm faltered as he realized this dare would test both his courage and his senses. Blindfolded, he would have to reach a glass on a precarious ledge at the far end of the room. One wrong step… and the consequences could be painful.
Blindfolded and Vulnerable
The blindfold went over Argon's eyes, plunging him into darkness. Every sound became amplified—the shuffle of feet, Vanessa's soft laughter, the faint hum of music. He could feel Vanessa's presence behind him, the warmth of her body brushing against his back.
He took a cautious step forward. A small object on the floor wobbled dangerously. He reached for it and nearly lost his balance. A sharp gasp escaped his lips, followed by laughter from Jax.
"Careful, Argon! You don't want to face… the price," Jax teased.
A sudden sharp pain stabbed his foot. Something soft yet firm had tripped him. Argon stumbled, barely catching himself. He could hear Vanessa laughing softly, teasing.
"Almost there," she whispered, dangerously close to his ear. "You're stronger than you look… but can you handle what comes next?"
Blood and Chaos
Argon finally reached the ledge and grabbed the glass. The liquid inside shimmered ominously. He raised it, unsure if it was alcohol—or something far worse.
As he drank, heat and pain exploded down his throat. His eyes watered, and he gagged violently. Blood streamed from his lips again, thicker this time. The room erupted in cheers and laughter, but Argon's mind was spinning.
"Survived again," Vanessa purred, leaning dangerously close. "But just barely…"
Selene stepped forward, calm as ever. "This was only a test. The real challenge is coming. And next time… it won't just be your mouth that bleeds."
Argon's stomach twisted. He was beginning to understand the stakes of the Fatal Game—pleasure and pain, comedy and danger, intertwined in ways he couldn't escape.
Comedy Amid the Chaos
Despite the danger, Argon couldn't help but mutter sarcastically, his nerves cracking through the tension.
"Wow. I always wanted to be a human fountain of blood. Just… didn't think it would be in a party game."
Jax doubled over laughing. "You're a natural, man!"
Vanessa laughed too, a soft, sultry sound that made Argon's heart pound for reasons he didn't fully understand. Even Selene allowed a small, almost imperceptible smile—though her eyes still held an icy edge.
Cliffhanger Ending
Kyle clapped his hands. "Next dare! Argon, you're still up!"
Argon's pulse raced. He felt Vanessa's gaze on him, warm and teasing. Selene's eyes were dark and unreadable, and Jax… well, Jax was still grinning like a maniac.
And then the lights flickered.
A metallic scent filled the air. The room grew eerily quiet.
Argon realized, with sudden clarity, that the next dare wasn't just about surviving—it was about choosing who lives… and who dies.
His hand trembled as Kyle held up the next card. The word on it was simple, yet horrifying: "Kill".
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