The story in brief - 2015

An ‘ordinary’ businessman, Kevin ‘Kev’ Brice (35), is enjoying a rare day off from work when sees a post on social media containing pictures of a man purportedly punching and kicking his dog into unconsciousness.

Kevin responds and states that, if he had five minutes alone with the man, he would stick a knife in his neck such is his disgust for the individual’s cruelty against the defenceless animal.

A short while later, his comment receives the attention of Frank Bromington (38), a highly intelligent, former UK Special Forces operative and mutual acquaintance of Kevin’s. Frank’s post simply states, “Message received and understood, brother.” Kevin clicks the 'Like' symbol.

A couple of days later, Frank entices Kevin to his lockup with the promise of a surprise. Upon entering the lockup, Kev is presented with the form of a hooded man in the centre of the room, tied to a chair that is secured to the floor. Kev is understandably uneasy about the situation and demands to know what is going on. Frank informs Kev that this is the guy - the guy and that he has brought him to the location for Kev to kill him as detailed in his social media comment.

Kev refuses to go along with the insane plan, much to Frank’s immense annoyance, resulting in Frank mercilessly killing the man himself, and implicating Kevin in the process.

The next few days will never be the same for Kevin as we learn more about Frank’s plan; Kevin’s own blackmail scheme that has brought him this unwanted attention and the descent of Kev’s life into anarchy as Frank ruthlessly spirals him into terrifying situation after terrifying situation.

Kev seeks the help of mutual friend, Alan Michaels (40), and they devise a plan to take Frank out. Is this a way out for Kev… or another piece of Frank’s intricate web for to ensnare Kevin?

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