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Hell's Kitchen

Meet Chef Victor Delacroix, a culinary genius with a chilling secret! By night, he was known as "The Butcher", a ruthless serial killer and assassin wielding a blood-stained meat cleaver. His grotesque talent? He gains the abilities and attributes of whatever – or whomever – he eats. This macabre skill set made him one of the most feared figures in the criminal underworld. Fed up with his gruesome life of crime, Victor decides to vanish from the radar and start fresh. He moves to the capital and opens an exclusive restaurant called "Hell's Kitchen." His dishes are unparalleled, attracting an elite clientele: the wealthy, the corrupt, and the morally bankrupt, each harboring their own dark tastes... In Hell's Kitchen, every dish tells a story, and every meal is an experience - often literally a slice of life. Yet, his patrons are blissfully unaware of Victor’s true identity as The Butcher, concealed behind the charming facade of a master chef. As Victor tries to carve out a new existence, the ghosts of his past start to close in. Sinister patrons with dangerous appetites, old enemies seeking revenge, and the lure of his own monstrous cravings threaten to drag him back into the abyss. The line between his dual lives blurs, and each night becomes a battle to keep his sinister nature at bay. "Hell's Kitchen" is a twisted tale of redemption and temptation, where humanity and monstrosity collide. In a world where darkness is served on a silver platter, can Victor ever truly escape his blood-soaked past, or will the shadows consume him once again?

deadmandreaming · Fantasy
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42 Chs

Bound By Blood

The dim light of the evening settled over Hell's Kitchen, casting long shadows across the room. The staff gathered in the private dining room, a sense of anticipation palpable in the air. Victor stood at the head of the table, a small vial of his blood in hand, ready to begin the Enthrall ritual.

Lucien, Nyssa, Elise, Lyra, and Evelyn formed a semicircle around him. Each of them wore expressions that ranged from excitement to trepidation. The weight of their decision to bind themselves through Victor's new ability hung heavily over them.

Victor cleared his throat, drawing their attention. "This is it. The Enthrall ritual will bind us together, sharing power and abilities. Are you all ready?"

Lyra nodded eagerly, her eyes bright with anticipation. "Absolutely. Let's do this."

Elise crossed her arms, her gaze steady. "I'm ready. Just remember, Victor, this is about trust."