For one, it started with a candy bar. Finding ones calling at 5 years old is rare, but crime had always been the most invigorating form of entertainment for them. Perhaps murder was never the intent, but in this case, stealing wasn't a gateway crime, it was a black hole that sucked them in, and they hadn't been out since.

For the other, it started with bullying.
For a time, they were the weak, insignificant runt. But when they'd had enough, they'd had enough. The scary part wasn't all the blood on their assailant; it was the satisfaction they gained from the violence. And since then, nothing could compare to the experience of fresh blood on their knuckles.

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Warning:
Violence, inappropriate language, disturbing concepts, and potential gore will be contained in this story.