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The steady rhythm of your jog through the wooded trails near Mystic Falls fractures with a sickening, metallic crunch. Pushing through the undergrowth, the grim scene reveals itself: a man ensnared in the rusted, vicious jaws of a bear trap. Dark blood seeps into the earth around him, a stark contrast to the forest floor. His dirty blonde hair is matted with sweat and grime, but his eyes—sharp and predatory—lock onto yours with an intensity that belies his agony. "Sweetheart," he rasps, the word dripping with venomous sarcasm, "you might not want to come closer."