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Daniel rubbed the back of his neck and turned, his eyes widening in shock to see the hooded figure standing there, silent, watching him. Daniel swallowed, his mouth dry, and fear shot through him. His eyes darted to the door, knowing the guards were just on the other side. Still, as close as the person was to him, he doubted he would live long enough for the guards to get to him should the cloaked figure want him dead.
Daniel took a step back, hitting the wall behind him as the cloaked figure walked toward him, closing the distance between them. Fear washed through him, and he felt a sudden, sharp stabbing pain in his chest. Daniel looked down, not understanding as he saw the blade being pulled from his chest. The light died from his eyes as he slumped to the ground, dead.
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