Chapter 10 : The Queen of the Game

In the pitch-black night, Georgia wandered across the front yard, holding a flashlight in her hand. Her sharp eyes scanned every corner as she moved cautiously from spot to spot. Each bush and shadow seemed suspicious. Finally, she reached a cluster of dense shrubs near the graves and stopped abruptly. Staring at the bushes with piercing eyes, she declared in a challenging tone:Do you think I wouldn't find you? I am the queen of this game!She raised her axe and struck the bushes forcefully, prompting James to leap out of his hiding spot, narrowly dodging the blow. He exclaimed nervously, forcing a laugh:Oh, you got me! You're really good at this game.But his smile quickly faded when Georgia gave him a cold stare and said firmly:I know, dear.Before he could react, she swung her axe at him again. He stepped back in shock, shouting:Are you crazy?! Do you want to kill me?With a sadistic smile, she repliedYes, that's the point. In the rules of the game, the last survivor is the one who wins the prize.James started running, with Georgia chasing him relentlessly, her heavy footsteps echoing behind him. Her chilling laughter filled the air as he called out, trying to reason with her:Georgia, stop! This is just a game! You don't have to kill anyone!But she wasn't listening; her determination to hunt him down only grew stronger. WeAs Georgia closed in, James found himself standing in front of a rickety basement door. Acting on instinct, he pushed the door open and rushed inside, slamming it shut behind him. He bent over, gasping for air, his eyes scanning the darkness for anything he could use to defend himself.From outside, he heard Georgia's footsteps come to a halt. Then, in a calm but menacing voice, she said:I'll come back for you later.James leaned against the door, his hands trembling. Relief washed over him briefly, but dread lingered. He knew she wouldn't stop until she found the others or returned to finish what she had started.The moments of terror James had endured came to an end as Georgia left him alone, shifting her focus to the rest of the players. With her stick firmly in hand, she began wandering slowly yet cautiously, her sharp eyes scanning every corner. A twisted smile adorned her face, a reflection of the sick enjoyment she derived from her actions.As she walked steadily, she muttered to herself:I'll find you, you worthless rats... and I'll bury you in my yard.Her voice was calm but carried a chilling menace, her words creeping into the air like an icy wind foretelling an impending storm. She paused momentarily before raising her voice, filled with confidence and malice:Come out of your hiding spots! I'll make your death quick... painless.She continued her search, savouring the thrill of the hunt in her sadistic way, determined to track down her prey one by one, unstoppable in her resolve.The living roomThe Romantic Scene:The Arabic and Serena were sitting on the couch, sharing a quiet moment while a romantic movie played on the television. The room was dimly lit, and the sound of the film filled the space softly. Serena glanced at Arabic with a small smile and askedSerena:Do you think we'll get a nappy ending like theirs?Arabic smiled gently, holding her hand tenderly as he repliedArabic:If Georgia decides to let us go, yes. I promise, I'll make you the happiest woman in the world. We'll build our life far away from this madness.Serena felt warmth spread through her heart. She moved closer to him and said with a shy smileSerenaAnd what if she doesn't let us?He replied calmly and confidentlyArabicI'll do whatever it takes to protect you, even if it means sacrificing everything.She paused for a moment, then looked into his eyes and whisperedSerenaYou make me feel safe, no matter the danger.After a brief silence, the Arabic took a deep breath and lit a cigarette. Then he saidArabicYou know, Georgia wasn't always like this. She used to be a kind, shy girl who barely spoke to anyone. She'd blush over the simplest things.Serena looked at him in surprise and askedSerenaWhat happened? How did she become so cruel?Arabic exhaled a cloud of smoke and repliedArabicEverything changed when her friends forced her to join this cursed game. Nobody knows the full details, but they say Agatha, her closest friend, betrayed her. At one point in the game, they forced Georgia to bury her lover alive with her own hands.Serena gasped in disbelief and exclaimedSerenaShe buried him alive?! Oh my God, that's horrifying.Arabic nodded sadly and continuedArabicFrom that day, the kind Georgia died. Everything about her changed. She became someone else, almost like a demon in human form. It seems the pain was more than she could bear.Serena covered her mouth in shock. She leaned closer to him and kissed his cheek softly, then rested her head on his shoulder, choosing to remain silent while watching the television.The Arabic picked up his coffee cup and took a slow sip. He glanced at his watch, then smiled and said in a low voiceArabicThank God, this madness will finally end, even if just for a while.Serena lifted her head and askedSerenaWhat did you say?"He smiled at her and reassured herArabicNothing, just that we'll all get a bit of rest... before this madness continues.Then he returned his gaze to the screen, letting the room sink into a comfortable silence.