The Poisoner (The Poisoner #1)

The Poisoner (The Poisoner #1)

Author: I.V. Ophelia Listening Length: 11h 52m

Have you ever wondered how long it would take for a lethal dose of arsenic to kill you? Thirty-five hours, twenty-nine minutes, and fifteen seconds. I should know. I counted myself. Amidst the gaslit alleys and cobblestone streets of Victorian London, two killers find themselves entangled in a waltz they cannot escape....

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THE POISONER

I didn’t remember the last time I ate.

After a few days of testing the venom on myself, I noticed my appetite shrinking. It was like the disappointment of returning to reality made me feel like doing anything was useless. Nothing was ever satisfying enough.

On the bright side, my skin was soft, my body more rested, and the aches and pains had dissipated. This could be used in so many wonderful ways, and it motivated me to keep going. How ironic that a creature so vile could produce something that could ease the pain of others.