Argon's leg throbbed violently, a hot, burning ache that made each step feel like he was walking on knives. The metallic taste of blood still lingered in his mouth, mixing with the adrenaline that made his heart hammer like a war drum. Every nerve in his body screamed at him to run, to escape—but the Fatal Game had no escape.
Vanessa leaned close, her warm breath brushing against his ear. "Good job surviving the first rounds… but this one?" She let the words hang in the air, teasing, dangerous. "This one will truly test you."
Argon swallowed hard. He didn't want to admit it, but her proximity made his stomach twist for reasons other than fear. He flexed his fingers around the dagger in his hand, trying to steady himself. He had no idea if he was ready for what came next.
Selene stood in the corner, arms crossed, her dark eyes cold and calculating. "You're learning," she said quietly. "But knowledge doesn't always save you. Only action does."
Jax, predictably, laughed maniacally. "Oh man, this is going to be fun! I can't wait to see you squirm!"
Argon glared at him, muttering under his breath. "Fun… yeah, hilarious. I love almost dying."
The Deadly Dare Revealed
Kyle clapped his hands. "Alright, everyone. This dare is… simple in theory. Argon, you must retrieve the golden key from the center of the floor. Blindfolded. Surrounded by obstacles. But here's the catch…"
He held up a small vial filled with a dark, glistening liquid. "Some of these obstacles bite… or worse. And one wrong step…"
Argon felt his pulse spike. "Or worse?" he echoed, his voice tight.
Vanessa leaned closer, her hand brushing his arm. "Or worse, indeed," she whispered. "But don't worry, I'll be watching… making sure you survive… or suffer beautifully."
Selene's eyes glimmered with something dangerous. "Focus. Every movement matters. And remember, the game sees everything."
Blindfolded Into Death
The blindfold went over Argon's eyes, plunging him into darkness. His heartbeat thudded in his ears, drowning out the faint music in the room. Every sound was amplified—the rustle of clothes, the soft laughter, the faint scrape of something sharp on the floor.
He stepped forward cautiously. Something cold and wet brushed against his ankle. He froze. Panic threatened to take over, but he forced himself to breathe, to steady his trembling hands.
"Careful," Vanessa whispered, dangerously close. "The first obstacle isn't just tricky… it's personal."
Argon's stomach twisted. Her words sent shivers down his spine—fear and something else entirely.
Blood and Chaos
He reached the center of the room and felt the golden key under his fingers. Relief surged… until a sharp, searing pain shot through his shoulder. Something cut him, blood oozing rapidly. Argon staggered, nearly losing his grip on the key.
Vanessa's laughter, soft and sultry, echoed in his ear. "Not bad… but can you handle what comes next?"
Selene's calm voice intervened. "This is only the beginning. One wrong choice, and it won't be just your blood spilled."
Argon's mind raced. Every step, every movement, every decision mattered. One mistake, one misstep, could cost him everything.
Jax clapped gleefully. "You're alive! For now! Keep going, buddy!"
Argon groaned. "I feel like death is just laughing at me from behind the couch."
Vanessa's Dangerous Seduction
Even amidst blood and chaos, Vanessa's nearness was intoxicating. Her fingers brushed his arm as he staggered, her lips close to his ear. "I like watching you struggle," she murmured. "It makes the victories… sweeter. Don't you think?"
Argon's pulse raced. Fear, lust, and adrenaline collided into a confusing storm. He tried to focus, but her teasing was maddening, distracting him in ways he didn't understand.
Selene's dark gaze reminded him that this wasn't just a game of desire—it was a game of survival.
Cliffhanger Ending
Argon finally clutched the key and turned… only to hear a shattering crash behind him. Something heavy fell to the floor, spilling a dark, sticky pool across the wooden boards.
He froze. Blood… real blood, fresh, and terrifying.
Vanessa whispered in his ear, her voice dangerously soft, "The next dare… will leave scars you'll never forget."
Selene's eyes locked onto him. "And the choice… isn't yours alone."
Argon's vision blurred as adrenaline, fear, and lust collided. One thought consumed him: this game isn't just about surviving dares—it's about surviving people. And not everyone makes it out alive.
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