The Last Witness
It was deep, controlled, and devoid of anger, the kind of voice that never needed to shout.
"I... I can pay you."
"No."
"I'll disappear."
"No."
"You'll never hear from me again."
"I know."
After a brief pause, a single gunshot exploded through the hall, vibrating the music stand beside Elena from the sheer force of the blast. The body hit the floor seconds later.
The killer didn’t move immediately. He stood there, listening, just as she was. Elena lowered her breathing until it was barely noticeable, but as she shifted, her piano bench creaked beneath her weight. It was too loud, far too loud.