I opened my eyes to find myself in the living room. My hands were tied behind a chair.

"Well, look who's awake now. I was wondering how long you'd be out. You see, I prefer my victims conscious when I kill them." His voice sent chills down my spine.

He came around the corner—a massive guy wearing a mask. Just his arms alone looked strong enough to crush someone's skull. The guy oozed danger, and not just because I was here as his victim. There was something ...