All Chapters of Mercy For None: Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
19 chapters
Is She Dead?
“Ohhh… ohhh my God! Ohhh… my poor, poor heart!,"An old woman in her late fifties stood trembling before the blazing house, her finger shaking as it pointed at the flames. A tear rolled down her wrinkled cheek, glistening in the firelight. “This… this was just built a few months ago,” she sobbed, her voice breaking and shaking.“And the young couple—ohhh—they just brought a child into this world last month… ohhh, what sorrow, what sorrow!”She took a step forward, her voice shaking as she cried out, “Are… are they still inside?”Her chest heaved, and the tears seemed to force their way out of her eyes. She pressed a trembling hand to her heart as sobs wracked her body.“Ohhh… my Lord… my Lord… no, no, no…” she cried, shaking her head violently. “A young couple who just started life together… and that innocent baby… ohhh, what sin did they commit to deserve this?”She clutched at her hair with both hands, groaning loudly, her cries mixing with the crackle of the fire.She fell to her kn
Who Dares Kill My Family?
“I speak these words with a heart full of tears,” a man said, his voice trembling as he faced the people before him. “One of our own, Riley Collins, through his negligence and irresponsibility, has brought about a tragedy: the loss of a newly married couple and their two-month-old daughter.” He paused, his eyes heavy with grief.“Th… this… is… very…” he began, but his voice cracked before he could finish. Suddenly, he broke down in tears, lowering his head onto the desk. For a moment, the room went silent except for the sound of his sobbing. When he finally lifted his face, his eyes were already red and swollen. His voice trembled as he continued, “This is very sad news… and ever since I heard it, I have not been myself. Those precious lives could have been saved if only this foolish, selfish man had answered the emergency calls on time.”He paused, trying to steady himself. With the back of his hand, he wiped away his tears.“This man deliberately ignored the emergency calls more tha
Life For A Life
The woman lunged forward, her bare feet slapping against the tiled floor, the IV stand clattering noisily behind her. Gasps erupted from the crowd, a ripple of fear surging through the hall. Chairs screeched and toppled as people leapt to their feet, some shouting, some fleeing toward the walls, while others froze in horror.“Oh God, somebody help! She’s gone mad. She’s going to kill him!” a woman wailed, clutching her child tightly.The old woman’s voice cracked with fury, trembling between grief and rage.“How dare you ignore those emergency calls and let the only family I had left die!” she screamed, her tear-filled eyes blazing. “They called you over a hundred times! If you had answered, they would still be alive today. But you… you ruined their lives.”Her chest heaved as she clutched the knife with both hands, the blade quivering in her trembling grasp.“I will end your life today!” she cried.But before the knife could reach Riley, two officers sprang into action. One seized he
Negligence Or Malice?
“Objection, My Lord!” The voice of the defense attorney echoed sharply across the solemn courtroom. All eyes turned toward the tall man. He gestured toward the prosecutor, pointing a finger at herr “The line of questioning implies guilt without evidence, Your Honor. It prejudices the jury and misrepresents the facts.”The judge, a gray-haired man, tapped his gavel lightly. “Sustained,” he said. “Counsel, please restrain your remarks to the facts presented and the evidence at hand.”A thin sigh escaped the lips of the prosecutor, a woman in her early forties. She leaned slightly forward, resting her forearms on the edge of the long table. “Thank you, Your Honor. I will endeavor to remain factual,” she said.Riley sat in the dock, clasping his hands tightly on his lap. He stared down at the floor, avoiding the gaze of the prosecutor.The defense attorney turned smoothly to the jury, his voice calm. “Ladies and gentlemen, I ask you to consider the circumstances carefully before passing j
I Married You Out Of Pity
The clang of the prison’s metal doors echoed down the corridor, followed by a voice.“Number one-eight-six. You have a visitor.”Riley flinched at the sound of his number. Suddenly, a guard strode toward his cell, a heavy ring of keys clinking at his side. A pistol rested on his hip, and a baton swung lightly from his belt as his boots thudded against the concrete floor.“On your feet, one-eight-six.”Riley rose slowly, his joints aching from the cold concrete bench. As the door swung open, the guard added, “ Hands behind your back.”Riley complied without saying a word, turning his back to the guard. The guard moved closer to him and handcuffed him.Then, he was then escorted to the visitation room where he met his wife, Catherine. Catherine was already seated, putting a handbag on her lap while she fixed her gaze on the floor.The guard pushed him toward the chair opposite her. “Sit. You have just a few minutes”.Riley gently sat down, resting his hands on the cold metal table. Sudd
No One To Save You
“For the past twelve years, you have been trying to kill him, and you have failed continuously,” a man said, exhaling a long stream of cigarette smoke that curled lazily into the air. “He’s to be released tomorrow. Make sure you end his life tonight. Do whatever it takes to kill him, and if you fail this time around, I swear I’m going to skin you alive. This is going to be your last time.”He paused to draw again on the cigarette,his eyes narrowing his eyes on the man in front of him, the ember flared briefly, illuminating his face in a harsh orange glow.“Did you know what Henry would do if he got to know that he’s yet to die?” He growled. “You’d better kill him now before he gets out tomorrow. That’s your only chance.”The other man swallowed hard, his palms damp against his sides.The smoker stepped back slowly, the sound of his shoes echoing sharply against the corridor’s bare floor. He inhaled the cigarette again before adding, “ I have already bribed the kitchen leader and the o
It's Showtime
As Riley Collins stepped out of the prison gate barefoot, he let out a bitter chuckle before staring at his torn, old clothes. He raised his hand slightly, staring at the trembling fingers for a few seconds before turning his gaze to the sky, his half-torn clothes dancing on his body as the wind blew.“What a life!” he muttered to himself, closing his eyes slightly. “Good people often walk through life with open hands and open hearts. They forgive when others hold grudges, they share when others hoard, and they see light in places where others see only shadows. Yet it is their very openness that draws betrayal, wolves come dressed as friends, and daggers hide behind smiles.”Opening his eyes again, he took a slow step forward. As his foot touched the pavement, a low groan escaped his lips, and he gazed directly at his injured hand, wrapped in a bandage.“I almost died yesterday,” he murmured, his voice mixed with both disbelief and exhaustion as he stared at his trembling fingers bene
Heir To What?
“Please, sir, let’s go inside the car,” the man said softly, bowing again with respect, moving his hand behind his back.”I’ll introduce myself properly once we’re inside, along with everything else, sir.”Riley froze for a moment, looking at the man in surprise before moving some steps away from him. Then, he looked at himself, staring at his torn clothes and then turned his gaze back to the man, a shaky laugh escaping his lips.“I can’t believe this,” he murmured as he brushed his fingers over the rip along the shirtfront. “ Am I hallucinating?".“Or have you mistaken me for someone else?” Riley’s voice faltered, still gazing at the man in disbelief and surprise. “ I'm Riley Collins. I’ve… I’ve lost my parents for as long as I can remember. How on earth would I be the person you have been looking for since all these years. You must have mistaken me for someone else”.He tried to steady his breath by placing his hands on his chest but it came out uneven and heavy.“ And I grew up in a
Finally Dead
The man shook his head slowly, lifting his chin as he straightened to his full height.“No,” he said firmly, taking a step forward to Riley.Instantly, Riley flinched back, his boots scraping against the rough concrete and he pointed a warning finger at the man.“Don’t take another step,” he snapped. “If you move any closer, I swear I’ll jump into that river!”His gaze darted between the man and the water below..“If you have any proof,” he hissed.“then show me. Don’t think I’m going to fall for any of this.”“I already anticipated this long before," the man responded, slipping his hand inside his coat pocket and bringing out a small hard drive. “This holds everything you need to know about who we are. It will show you who your father was and who you really are.”Riley narrowed his eyes to the hard drive.“Hmmmm," he mummered, his eyes still fixed on the drive and a faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips." Do you think I will fall for that? People make fake videos every day. And
The Secret Agent's Son
A low groan escaped Riley's lips as he tried to lift his hand but his arm felt impossibly heavy and a dull ache throbbed behind his temples. Slowly, painstakingly, he wanted to open his eyes but the two felt glued, forcing themselves shut immediately he slightly opened them. He tried again, pushing against the heavy veil of unconsciousness. And this time, they opened slightly again and he immediately saw a blurred white ceiling."Ah," Riley whispered, shifting his head slightly. He paused and breathed shallowly and he opened his eyes more, seeing the white ceiling more clearly. He tilted his head slightly to his first side and he saw an IV drip snaked from a bag above and the needle connecting to the IV injected in his right hand."Where am I?" he muttered, his voice barely above a whisper as his eyes began to search the sterile room. After discovering that he was alone inside the room, he gently pushed himself against the mattress, trying to sit on it but all of a sudden, he felt pai