Driven to desperation by debt, a failed entrepreneur plans a simple theft, only to stumble into a far more dangerous situation. Entering a seemingly empty home, he's confronted by a woman with secrets of her own. What begins as petty crime spirals into a twisted game of deception, murder, and unexpected alliances. Is the thief in over his head, or is the woman playing a game with deadly consequences? This gripping excerpt teases a story of survival, betrayal, and the desperate choices people make when pushed to the edge.
