Suffer The Torment: A Yorkshire Murder Mystery (DCI Rohan Roy Crime Thriller Book 2)

How deep did you cut last night?

Sixteen-year-old Emma stared at the words on her phone screen. They drew her eyes in and hypnotized her mind. It was pitch black in her bedroom. The glow from her phone was the only light that illuminated her face. As if by command, her fingers moved on the keypad.

Deep enough to bleed.

Her comment drew a flurry of likes and heart emoji. Other participants also posted, detailing how much they bled from their cuts, and for how long. 

Prove it.

Emma took photos of the cuts on her wrists and legs and posted them online. Her photos drew another salvo of appreciation. Others also posted their photos.

Emma.

Her breath hitched as the Master picked her out. Everyone waited for him to speak further. He liked to take his time. Liked to make others wait. The three dots appeared, showing that he was typing.

Blood liberates us. Washes away the dirt.