The Vampire and the Master of Fear
Chapter 1
Marcel walked in to the dark room. He wasn't usually a nervous man, but he was meeting this guy, who said he could offer him a good deal. He also wasn't sure what the guy was offering, but what he did know was that the guy was a criminal master from a big city. Taking a deep breath, Marcel walked in to the room.
"Ah, good, I see you came," said the voice.
"Yeah, I'm here. So what do you have that you can offer me," said Marcel.
"I know that since your witch has left, you seek a new secret weapon. So, I would be happy to take the job," said the voice.
"Oh? And what do you think I need from you?"
"Oh, I think you would be pleased. I have a kind of speech toxin that I use to scare people. It also just happens to drive them mad," said the voice.
Marcel carefully thought this over in his head and liked what he heard. "Okay then; I like what I'm hearing."
The stranger then walked out of the darkness. He had on a suit. His hair was dark and he wore glasses over blue eyes. "If there is one thing I know, it's fear Mr. Gerard."
"Just Marcel, if you don't mind," said the vampire. "So what should I call you?"
"I have my names – Dr. Crane, Scarecrow, or Master of Fear. But, if you want to be on a first name basis, call me Jonathan Crane."
Marcel stopped to think, 'what is going on with this guy?'
"Oh, and one more thing, we need to discuss payment," said Crane.
"The Mikaelson family has money. After they're dead, you can have all of it," said Marcel.
"I don't want money. I want some place to live."
"Alright, fine. You can live with me," said Marcel.
"Thank you. I promise not to fail you," said Crane, as he shook Marcel's hand.
"Oh, I know you won't, Dr. Crane." Marcel then took Crane by his side and without warning, bit into his neck.