The nightwatchman

ADDIE POV

The loud banging on the door made my heart beat three times than normal

Whoever was out there was so determined to get in.

I prayed silently that someone would just show up and help us but it has been five solid minutes and those outside were still banging rudely and mannerlessly on the door.

I shield my younger sister who was shivering on the floor, covering her with my both hands.

Our dad was signalling for us to keep quiet and calm while our mum just sat on one corner of the chair, fear showing all around her face.

Our dad was already sweating profusely

It was past ten in the night, but our living room was bright because of the lights

I didn't know who those people out there were or what they wanted, but one thing I know is that they aren't good people and that they are here for something bad

My poor family of four prayed for something to happen, anything

I prayed more; I have heard of so many cases where robbers rob people at night and even go as far as beating them up and so I prayed that that wouldn't also be our case

The bang came again --- WHAM!--- the door burst open and three masked men ran in shouting, their voices as deep as the word *deep* itself

Greater fear gripped me when I saw that the men had succeded.

"So these are the crabs that wasted our precious time outside, huh?" One of them asked angrily, he had a guyish voice so I figured that they were all guys.

*You can imagine the shit!" Another said as he smacked my mum hard on the head making her fall to the ground.

"Don't touch my mummy" little Michelle cried out and the same guy turned around in a swift and shot her right on her chest, making me gasp.

My mum sobs could be heard and my dad just wept silently.

My heart ran fast as my eyes were solely fixed on my sister's lifeless body that was now laying in my arms.

Blood oozed down Michelle's chest, flowing down her body, including mine and my hands.

Tears rolled down seventeen years old me cheeks, I never for one day thought that I would ever watch my only sister die for nothing

Michelle was just ten years old and didn't know anything yet

She died just for trying to protect our mum.

"Please sirs we don't have any money. We are just wretched people and don't even have a penny on us. Please try another house. Don't kill us all, please" my dad pleaded and that only got him a bullet in his leg.

The same guy that had killed Michelle shot him on his leg making a really loud shrill leave his mouth.

A shout of sheer pain filled the air as blood gushed out of his leg

"Stinky you! If we wanted money wouldn't we have gone to another house?" The third guy who had never spoken before asked rhetorically

"Then wh.....what are you.....are you here for?" My dad asked and this time around the guy sent a bullet straight to his head making me gasp and my mum cry even more.

"That's for asking me too many questions" the second guy said, sounding pissed off.

"Guy, I think we are wasting too much time here. Let's just grab the girl and get out of here" the first guy that had spoke said.

The second guy immediately shot my mum right in the chest grilling more fear into me.

My eyes were already filled with horror, I needed to tell myself that I was dreaming

All these cannot just be happening in one night- it was just too impossible

I could even hear the sound of my heart beating loudly.

They are gonna take me

The first and the third guy jacked me up roughly by my both arms

"Wait!" The second guy ordered and they stopped on their tracks

"I could use her before delivering her" he smirked

"Don't touch me!" I half yelled and he landed a slap on my face sending me to the floor

I let out a light gasp when my back hit the floor

The second guy threw the gun he was holding to the first guy and started unhooking his belt making my heartbeat increase

I feared that all might not go well

I tried getting up from the ground but the third guy pinned me down on the floor

I felt the room temperature increasing suddenly, too hot for me as I started sweating profusely, almost unable to breath- almost

I dreaded that the guy might not go easy on me

When the third guy released me, I tried crawling backwards but the second guy got to the floor and pulled me back by my legs making me lie on my back.

"Please let me go" I pleaded tearfully not liking the way things were going

"Shut up your trap" he stated gruffly as he got on top of me.

He spread my legs apart and got in between my legs.

I tried pushing him away, but my strength couldn't match with his.

"Ahh!" I shrieked when he ripped off my shirt in a split second like a piece of trash and tossed them on the floor

"Please let me go" I wimper, seeing the position he was taking.

This wasn't just gonna hurt physically, but also emotionally and mentally

"One more word and I'm gonna cut off your tongue" he spoke with a death of emotion in his tone and as I tried looking at him, I saw a tattoo of a dragon on his left arm

There was a firm expression on his face and it showed that he was capable of hurting me in the most terrible way

Someone that easily killed three human beings without a second thought? I would never be able to live with the painful memory

He got rid of my bra and my undies and all I could do was wimper helplessly

I feared that if I say a word again he would carry out his threats as who was on top of me didn't seem like a human being with a heart to me so I decided to resign to my fate that there was no hope for me

I let out a loud groaned when he inserted a finger into me.

"Mmmh" I let out a muffled scream feeling so much pains and as I tried pushing him off again the third guy walked over to me and pinned my both hands above my head.

He spread my legs wider and I winced at his cold touch.

His hand was resting above my head, while the other controlled his phallus

He didn't think of preparing for an entry and without warning, he pushed the tip of his dick into me.

"Argh!" I cried out painfully, tears escaping from my eyes .

At that point I almost lost it as all I felt was raw pains.

I wish he could have even if it's a little pity on me but my wishes met nothing at that point

I never thought a day like this would ever come when I would lose my pride to a heartless stranger- never for once

Nothing, absolutely nothing felt right about it

I cried out when he went deeper into me.

His hands tightened beside me which he held as he forced himself all the way into me

I felt like I was gonna explode as all I felt was great and unbearable pains

I sobbed hard, my hands trembling

He pulled out of me and went into me again with a deeper and mightier force and this time around I screamed louder

"N......O!" My voice shook and as I pulled out of me he went right in again, multiplying the pains

He didn't pull out of me again afterwards, but instead he started thrusting, moving roughly inside me and I just shook against the hard floor

He moved roughly into me, his every thrust deep and rough

Who the hell is this guy?

Tears streamed down from my face down to my neck as I could feel him damaging me

It went on for a while- a really long while and suddenly I felt something thick and hot pour inside me

"Owww....!" I let out a faint wimper as I felt him melt inside me

Immediately, he pulled out of me and left the floor but I couldn't move an inch because of the severe pains I was feeling in between my legs

I just laid there weak, sobbing

I heard the sound of belt and clothes rufflings so I figured that he was dressing up

Shortly, his voice came up "Go in and get her something to wear so we get outta her as soon as possible" he said and the third guy found his way to my room and in a short while he came out with a simple gown which I was made to wear and after which they dragged me out of the house.

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2 YEARS LATER

NIGHTWATCHMAN POV

In my red hood, I jumped over the fence into my target's house

It was 9:10PM so I gat just five minutes to execute my plan

Getting to the front door, I brought out a spare key and carefully unlocked the door

I had already gathered all the information I needed

I already know the in and out of the house, I also know the number of people in the house- two

I climbed up the stairs like a spirit, not a single sound could be heard

Not a single part of my body could be seen as I was well covered, even my hands were covered in gloves

I passed the first room in a flash and getting to the second room, I turned the knob slowly, opening the door

I closed the door without making a single noise and made my way towards the guy that laid on the bed sleeping comfortably - that alone angered me

I took the spare pillow close to him and lifting it above his head I covered his face with it, applying a lot of pressure

The guy shook uncontrollably trying to fight me off but I was on top of him so I overpowered him

Within few seconds the guy was without breath

I tossed the pillow on the bed and checking my time I saw that I had just two minutes left

My hand went to the lifeless guy's trousers and unzipped his trousers zipper after which I raised my cape, brought out a knife from my pocket and in a split second I cut off his manhood, making blood splash on the bed and a little on the floor

Turning him over, I brought out my dagger and used it in carving a big letter L on his back after which I brought out a brush and soaked it with his blood and scribbled somethings on the wall

The sirens! I started hearing it from outside and checking my time, it was exactly 9:15PM; Right in time

Going over to the window I burst open one of the glasses after picking up my tools and jumped out.

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DAVE POV

In the morning. At 7:20AM

I sat in my office, going through the morning papers as the head of the police force.

As I was about picking up the last file, something struck in my mind

It was past 7 and the early morning news usually starts by 7:00AM

I quickly reached out for the TV remote that laid on my desk and turned on the TV in my office with it.

"It was a really terrible case last night as no one could explain how it had happened....." I listened carefully to the female reporter on the news

My right hand supported my jaw as though it was gonna fall.

I recognized the reporter to be Kim

The reporter continued "....... And as seen, the victim was said to have been murderously injured and the letter L was seen to have been boldly written on his back. The murderer is still unknown and we all suspect it to be the famous killer with a good heart. Right now we are gonna be pleading with the police force again to please find this famous killer and bring him to book before he kills literally everyone in Scotland because this isn't the first....."

I angrily turned off the tv and threw the remote on the table

I picked up my phone and dialed a number and when the receiver picked up I said:

"To my office. Right now!"