Pained Expressions

by DRINK QOO

Artemis loses his family and finds himself in the care of his psychiatrist, Dr. Po. Months later he is visited by a forgotten friend where his already messed up life becomes even more hectic.

1. Prologue

This story is filled with angst, betrayal, and lots of death. You have been warned.

Pained Expressions

Prologue

"Get out of my house!"

"I'm afraid that isn't possible."

"If you're with the Russian Mafia…"

"Oh, we're not, far from it actually."

"Then what the hell do you want?"

"You, dead."

Two shots, one dead body.

"No! Timmy! Why are you doing this?"

Four shots, two dead bodies.

"Butler, where is Arty? Is he alright?"

"Upstairs."

"He's fine see for yourself.."

"LEAVE HIM ALONE!"

"Let him go!"

"I won't hurt him anymore than I have to, but unfortunately for you two…"

Six shots, four dead bodies.