The Mafias Obsession: Obey, Kneel, Submit
Because on the other side of that shortcut…
Was blood.
Was power.
Was him.
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She walked as fast as she could, her footsteps echoed softly in the narrow alley, splashing through cold puddles that reached her ankles. Her jeans were heavy. Her hoodie clung to her skin. And her breath fogged with every shaky exhale.
She pulled her arms tighter around her chest, trying to focus, trying to walk faster.
“You can do this, Dora,” she whispered to herself, teeth chattering. “You can. You’ve done worse. It’s just a shortcut. Just a stupid, dark, creepy-ass shortcut.”