by Leslie Wolfe
I heard the kids shriek, and I didn’t want Rachel Watson to barge in and turn things messy. I leapt up the stairs and caught up with them easily. I didn’t mind doing the three kids, but didn’t enjoy it either. I felt… nothing. But again, I had no choice, being that The Family Man killed entire families, not just the adults.
I’d saved the best for last, and it was time for me to find Rachel. A neighbor came by and gave me a scare; I hated that. I hated feeling the fear gripping my throat and twisting it, choking me. Real predators don’t feel fear, so why did I? I shrugged it off and went looking for Rachel Watson, feeling a forgotten, yet familiar feeling arouse me, making me eager.
When she saw me, she dropped some dishes and screamed, walking backward until she hit the kitchen counter, then begged me. “No, no,” she kept saying, much like her husband had said, moments before dying. But I couldn’t pull the trigger; something wouldn’t let me. I wanted to; I wanted her dead, and I needed her dead. But not like this… it felt like a waste, a terrible waste of what could be an intoxicating experience, an exhilarating memory to cherish for years to come.
I put the gun down on the counter and grabbed a large knife from the wooden knife block, then took one step closer to her. Her eyes, rounded with fear, stared at the large blade. She gasped and continued to cry, louder and louder, “No, no!” Right… Like that was going to change my mind. Seriously, what did she expect? That I’d suddenly drop the knife and say, “Well, if you don’t want it, I’ll just go home.” How ridiculous.
Yeah, thinking back, I didn’t expect to enjoy killing that much. I remember seeing Rachel in a pool of blood at my feet and feeling exalted, thinking that I had to do this again sometime. Soon.
Then I heard the sirens.
I didn’t care that The Family Man spent days with his victims; I wasn’t going to do that, copycat or no copycat, although I had to admit, I would’ve wanted to take more time with Rachel. I rushed outside and hid behind Rachel’s minivan for a short while. Then my whole world came apart. The stupid decals… I should have checked the decals first. The stupid decals showed two girls and a boy, and that didn’t match the reality inside the Watson’s residence. Did I miss a kid? Did I leave a witness? You’ve got to be kidding me, right?
I went back inside and looked everywhere, checked under every bed, and opened every closet. Nope, there was no one else. With the sirens blaring closer, I had to leave, but I felt confident that I didn’t leave any loose ends.
It wasn’t until the next morning that I learned just how mistaken I’d been.
Laura Watson had somehow survived. Damn her! The press called her The Watson Girl, and that somehow became the moniker for the sole survivor of yet another horrifying Family Man attack.
How the hell did I let that happen?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bestselling author Leslie Wolfe is passionate about writing fiction, despite spending a significant number of years climbing the corporate ladder. Leaving the coveted world of boardrooms for the blissful peace of the Florida-based "Wolves’ den," Leslie answers one true calling: writing.
Leslie’s novels break the mold of traditional thrillers. Fascinated by technology and psychology, Leslie brings extensive background and research in these fields that empower and add texture to a signature, multi-dimensional, engaging writing style.
Leslie released the first novel, Executive, in October 2011. It was very well received, including inquiries from Hollywood. Since then, Leslie published numerous novels and enjoyed growing success and recognition in the marketplace. Among Leslie’s most notable works, The Watson Girl (2017) was recognized for offering a unique insight into the mind of a serial killer and a rarely seen first person account of his actions, in a dramatic and intense procedural thriller.
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Books by Leslie Wolfe
Self-Standing Novels
Stories Untold
Tess Winnett Series
Dawn Girl
The Watson Girl
Glimpse of Death
Alex Hoffmann Series
Book One: Executive
Book Two: Devil’s Move
Book Three: The Backup Asset
Book Four: The Ghost Pattern
Book Five: Operation Sunset
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