Chapter 19: The Twisted Game

As Blackwood stood in his dimly lit study, a sudden sense of calm washed over him. His men had dispersed to carry out his orders, and he was left to ponder the next move in his twisted game. The door to his study creaked open, and a tall, bespectacled man entered. He was a criminologist, one of Blackwood's most trusted experts. "Ah, Dr. Lee," Blackwood said, his voice low and smooth. "I trust you've made progress on the... situation?" Dr. Lee nodded, his eyes fixed on the papers in his hand. "Yes, my lord. We've run the tests, and we've identified the corpse." Blackwood's interest was piqued. He leaned forward, his eyes locked on Dr. Lee. "And?" The criminologist hesitated before speaking, "It's... it's actually Emma herself." Blackwood's face transformed into a cold, calculating smile. He leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers together. "We've got her," he whispered, his eyes glinting with excitement. "And with her, we have unlimited supplies of... human meat." Dr. Lee's expression was a mixture of confusion and horror. He had worked for Blackwood for years, but he had never seen his employer like this. The man's obsession with Emma was borderline pathological. "My lord, I don't understand," Dr. Lee said, trying to keep his voice steady. "Why would you want to... repeat the process?" Blackwood's smile grew wider. "Because, Dr. Lee, I've discovered that Emma's... resurrection, for lack of a better term, has created a unique opportunity. With her, I can create an endless supply of... test subjects. And with each test, I'll be one step closer to unlocking the secrets of immortality." Dr. Lee's eyes widened in horror as he realized the true extent of Blackwood's plan. He had always suspected that his employer was involved in something dark and sinister, but this... this was something else entirely. As Dr. Lee stood there, frozen in shock, Blackwood's smile grew even wider. He was playing a twisted game, and he was determined to see it through to the end. The stakes were higher than ever, and Emma was about to become the key player in Blackwood's twisted experiment.