The Butcher of Sin

I had no idea there was another me in this world. I didn’t know how she lived, or how she had the happy life I longed for... 【According to a statement from the East District Branch of the Jingbei Public Security Bureau, four days have passed since the major criminal case of March 19 was solved. On March 23, suspect Bai, a 27-year-old woman accused of intentional homicide, escaped while waiting to be questioned in the branch’s case-processing area. An accident occurred during her lawful arrest, and she died after being taken to the hospital for emergency treatment. The Second Branch of the Jingbei Municipal People’s Procuratorate has launched an investigation into the cause of death. It will obtain all surveillance footage and body-camera recordings and question the officers involved. The Public Security Bureau has stated that it will fully cooperate with the investigation and handle the aftermath in accordance with the law. Members of the public are urged not to believe rumors. Let us work together to promote “rational sharing” and “responsible sharing,” and protect the accuracy of information online.】 At first, she spent several days in a row waiting outside the killer’s apartment building, torn by indecision. She didn’t want to lose the life she had now, but the past was like a thorn lodged in her chest, aching faintly whenever the skies turned gray. Today was March 18. The man spotted her and warmly invited her over to his home. They both knew the other had ulterior motives, but he invited her anyway, and she accepted. She wanted so badly to find an excuse, one that would make sense, an excuse to get revenge. She knew no one would clean up after her this time like they had in the past, but she still went upstairs. The man opened the door. This killer, who had gotten away with murder and been acquitted for lack of evidence, brought up the old case again without a trace of remorse. And he wanted to strike again, just as he had before. “I got away with it before, and I can slip through the cracks again today. Don’t fight back. You’re so weak... You... You...” The inhuman thing before his eyes startled him. A few minutes later, he collapsed and never moved again. ✦ Frequently revised, even after completion. Pirated versions are a mess and impossible to read. ✦ Theme: Seeking spring through winter