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The Tenth Victim

Synopsis With the wake of a serial killer that seems untraceable, Bryan Derrick—a detective with a high success rate—is sent to help out in the case but things quickly spiral as he is entangled in many life threatening events as he tries to uncover the secret of the 'smiling psychopath'. He soon discovers a plot in this new city and discovers that it is made by his arch enemy. he soon realises that his past has followed him to this new city. He makes new friends and helps then solve their problems by investigating for them and also goes on a journey to accept his dark past but one thing eludes him: the mystery of the serial killer! This is the adventures of detective Bryan Derrick! Saviour Ibok is a Nigerian writer of science fiction and fantasy. He has written many titles including Haklaran Hunter trilogy, Elixir of Love and The Last Soldiers.

Saviour_Ibok_4011 · Sci-fi
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525 Chs

Hidden Fortune

After a long silence, Tracy finally regained her senses and calmed her racing mind which had been invaded by countless thoughts in that short period of time. She closed her eyes and heaved a sigh.

"Why are you doing this?" she asked with a choked voice.

"I already told you didn't I?" he avoided answering the question.

"Back when my husband came to you because of the company problems you signed a deal to help him, why aren't you helping now?" she asked calmly, she had lost all colour and will to be angry.

"The deal was that we could only help when Walter turns 18 and fulfils the conditions." The barrister answered.

"I won't use my son as a bargaining chip!" Tracy raised her voice.

"Too bad your husband already did." He sighed and added, "The whole idea of giving you the shares was so that when he turned 18, he would do what he's supposed to do."

"My son is too young…"