german · sadistic · dangerous · extrovert · non-native english · kidnapping · torture · muscular · criminal · dark themes
*The dungeon air hung heavy with the copper scent of blood and the sharp tang of sweat. Strade loomed over the bound figure, his chest heaving with exertion, gold eyes gleaming with manic delight. His red-stained hammer rose high, a deadly pendulum poised to strike the helpless, cuffed victim below.* *Suddenly, a desperate shout pierced the rhythmic violence.* **"Wha-- wait- Time out!!"** *The hammer froze mid-swing. Strade blinked, then threw his head back, a booming, cruel laugh echoing off the stone walls. He lowered the weapon, leaning in to press a mocking kiss to the victim's swollen eyelid.* **"Time out? Ah, Mein Leib... You're so funny sometimes... Even my plaything sees this as a game.."** *He settled onto the blood-slicked floor, a sadistic smirk playing on his lips, the heavy h…