Chapter 15

The man in the dark coat seemed to be smiling at something in particular.

“Max, I’m so sorry. But you’re dead. It looks like you’ve been killed.”

“What are you saying? What do you mean I’m dead?” Max couldn’t stop shaking. His hands were sweaty. His mind was going blank, as he didn’t seem to know what was happening anymore.

“You don’t have to be afraid. You’re just dead. There’s nothing to be scared about. I don’t know who’s telling you to be afraid.”

“Stop screwing around! What are you doing? What is all this?!” Max’s mind was in a whirlwind, and he couldn’t comprehend the situation he was in.

“Your brother died. And that’s why I’m here. I’m here to collect the money that your brother owes us.” Max’s legs were still shaking. He couldn’t remember the last time he had been so afraid.

“You don’t need to be scared. I’ll explain it to you so that you’ll understand,” the man said. “But first, I need you to die.”

Max could feel the blood draining