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The collar was making my neck itchy and making me feel like I was choking. My palm was sweating, and I was sure my anxiety would cause me a lot of trouble in this game If I didn't pull myself together.
It was a mistake.
The voice echoed in my brain.
I should have gone for the Jack or even King of Diamonds.
I rubbed my palms against my pants and then glanced at the big prison hall again. The wall's coldness also gave me the urge to tremble, but I was gritting my teeth and bearing it.
I closed my eyes.
I was so close to losing it. However, I was constantly controlling my breath since I didn't want to go through near-death experiences again because of my anxiety.
Though, I didn't have anyone to lose this time.
Just myself...
In a heart game...
If you don't have anyone close, a game of betrayal would be easy, right?
My eyes opened subconsciously when I felt a movement in front of me. Someone with a white hoodie walked past me and went to the other wall of the hallway entrance next to me. As I studied every newcomer, I spent a few seconds looking at him.
He exhaled as he slowly leaned against the wall with his hands in his pockets. Like me, he looked at everyone one by one, starting from his left.
I didn't take from him the vibe of worry, anxiety, or fear I get from almost everyone here. For some reason, I was intrigued by how calm and relaxed he was. And my breathing slowed down for no reason because of this energy he was radiating.
While I was thinking about the motives why he was so unbothered, our eyes met.
I smiled slightly.
He eyed me from head to toe and raised his eyebrow.
However, I finished this four-second stare by turning my head as I heard the footsteps of another newcomer.
The blue-shirt guy walked quickly and took his place with his back against the wall in front of me.
After a few seconds, the voice that caused me nightmares was heard.
DIFFICULTY
JACK OF HEARTS
GAME
PRISON CELL