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Wind in the SmokeChapter 170 - A Good StartIn the coming days, as winter faded and spring arrived, Dante dedicated himself entirely to his family and the care of the ranch.He had realized that throughout this time, he had risked his life too much—something he should not have done so recklessly. Af...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 32 - Bowling NightAnd here he was, at a gathering with the friends he had worked with over the past few weeks.Larry looked around, seeing familiar yet distant faces. He wasn’t someone who sought out company, but after weeks of intense work, something inside him told him ...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 31 - Psychiatric Session"I don't like this place..." Larry muttered as he entered the psychiatrist's office.As a criminal profiler, he needed spaces like this so his supervisors could be sure he was mentally fit to continue his work. Some of the most famous...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 30 - The Analysis of an Extremely Intelligent KillerKilling is easy; even a five-year-old can take your life with a momentary lapse in attention. But what sets a killer apart is the method, an art that represents thoughts, feelings, and emotions. If the killer is intellige...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 29 - A Serial Killer Case?"That would be a terrible idea." The woman standing in front of Larry showed the gun in her hands and asked, "What is the guy who told me to go to hell over the phone doing here after I gave him the information I worked so hard to gath...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 28 - ChoiceAfter hearing the answer he feared, Jack shook his head and looked at Larry once more. In his eyes, he could only see great determination and a desire he had never seen in him before."Even if you had refused, it would be impossible for me to let you stay in ...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 27 - The MeetingAfter that meeting with Dexter, night slowly fell, and the time came to meet with Jack.Rgh!The sound of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle engine roared pleasantly as Larry sped down the road. About half an hour later, he parked outside a building. At the entr...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 26 - An Unexpected Visit“Ah, damn it, it looks like I’ll never get used to this…”A few minutes later, Larry had managed to calm down, but his expression showed how furious he was. Somehow, he had to channel all that hatred, guilt, and fury into something, or he cou...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 25 - Trying to Be Someone NormalLarry had always tried to be someone normal, a solitary young man who adapted to the circumstances of his life. He was independent, rarely placing himself in the hands of strangers.But truth be told, his life was truly difficult.When his fam...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 24 - Returning to NormalBlood Analysis OfficeDexter was silent, lost in thought about the events of the past few days."This is very bad..."Larry always seemed like a meticulous guy to me, but now I see him differently—he’s a predator in his own game. A profiler...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 23 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 12Captain Matthews burst into the interrogation room.Larry, on the other hand, opened his backpack, found the first aid kit, took out an adrenaline injection, and rushed into the room.As the officers unlocked Valeria’s handcuffs, Larry li...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 22 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 11Captain Matthews nodded at Ángel's observation and explained, "You asked the right question, but we previously analyzed the students' group chats, and the content is interpreted in a much simpler way."Larry looked at the ...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 21 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 10"Let’s pray the killer wore a skirt or pants!" Ángel said as he watched Larry nearly finish his work.The comment, though sarcastic, reflected the team's uncertainty. They had no idea to whom the collected sample belonged. T...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 169 - Getting to WorkLife on the ranch goes on, and there’s always plenty of work to do—even if you’re the owner of the largest ranch in the country.Right now, the warming weather wasn’t too noticeable, but Dante, who had spent a lot of time in the mountains, felt th...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 168 - Spending Time with FamilyEveryone closest to Dante had gathered at his house, leaving behind any obligations. No one worried about their commitments at the ranch or managing businesses.This day was special for the Dutton family; no one wanted to ruin it.“I thought yo...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 167 - Returning to the RanchDante returned to his family's ranch grounds and immediately felt the cold lessen compared to the snowy mountains. Although many were used to the cold, it was still considered a harsh environment for the workers.Fortunately, Dante was very fam...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 20 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 9Lieutenant LaGuerta’s Office, Homicide DivisionLaGuerta reviewed the report with a stern expression. After reading Larry’s statements, she looked up and asked firmly:“Forensic Doctor Luk, are you completely sure about this?”“Yes,...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 19 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 8After completing the necessary paperwork and informing Lieutenant LaGuerta of what they needed, Ángel quickly returned to find out what they were dealing with in this case.Recently, Larry had influenced their way of investigating, and Án...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 18 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 7"I wasn’t expecting this..." Ángel had thought that Camila was the best candidate to be the prime suspect in the murder. Not only had she lied about being Nicolás' girlfriend, but her relationship with the victim was uncert...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 17 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 6Larry looked at the information in his personal notebook and sighed with some fatigue; he had found little from his first interview.Alejandro was a boy who maintained a close friendship with Greta Mayer, the victim of a violent murder. Dur...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 16 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 5Alejandro finally stopped shaking his legs and looked at the two people sitting in front of him. "Of course I know her.""That girl's mother told us you were good friends. Is that true?"Alejandro nodded, not wanting to s...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 166 - The Quiet RoadIn the open space before Dante, a large wolf—almost as big as a leopard—staggered toward him, baring its sharp fangs and revealing its long, blood-red tongue.This was an old wolf, as indicated by the silver fur beneath its ears. At least, that’s wha...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 165 - HuntMontana Wildlife Area, Centennial Mountains, United States, 2018.The mountains and plains were covered in white snow, and the constant mountain wind lifted gusts of snow that struck the face of a bearded man.This man stood over six feet tall, had a burly physique, ...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 15 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 4In no time, the group of detectives, followed by Larry, arrived at the Mayer family home.The Mayer family lived in a grand mansion in an exclusive neighborhood, covering nearly three thousand square meters.For this couple working in a gove...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 14 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 3Larry crouched so the woman, sitting on a sofa outside the waiting room, could look him in the eyes. Trying to soften his voice, he said, “Ma’am, don’t cry just yet. Sit here and wait for the comparison results. Maybe it’s not time...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 13 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 2Max opened the door and stepped out. At the same time, Masuka, who looked quite aggravated, was pushed forward by Ángel.As the head of the pathology division, Masuka had made it clear that he wouldn’t work on the cases Larry studied to ...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 12 - The Girl in the Woods, Part 1Larry felt the anger and tension building in his head, making his pulse race. There was nothing to study here—this crime was pure, unchecked brutality, nothing that a smart person would do.A murderer this ruthless couldn't be left fr...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 11 - A New CaseJanuary 2, 2006, 6:30 AMAt Oleta River State Park, west of the city, near Miami-Dade County, Florida, a slender leg appeared in the grass near a spot where runners passed daily.At first glance, it showed a knife wound, dense purple-black bloodstains, white b...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 10 - MedusaThe next morning, Captain Thomas Matthews rushed to the homicide department.When he opened the door, he only found Masuka talking with Ángel while they sipped coffee, but Larry was nowhere to be seen."Has the forensic doctor Luk not arrived yet?"Ángel ...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 09 - More About Larry LukLate at night, Miami Metropolitan Police Department.Lieutenant María LaGuerta’s Office.Sergeant Doakes entered her office and asked, "Are you really going to tell me who Larry Luk is and why we have him in our department?""Originally...
