Friday morning, when Marcus arrived at the office earlier than usual.
Marcus walked to his office and found a thick envelope lying on his desk. The envelope was black with red lettering that was eerie. There was no sender name, only Marcus's office address written in red ink that looked like blood.
Marcus felt his heart begin to race quickly. Marcus took the envelope carefully, as if it were a dangerous object.
Marcus opened the envelope with slow and deliberate movements. Inside the envelope were several sheets of thick paper. The paper was full of writing that conveyed deep anger and hatred.
The letter began with terrifying words.
"Marcus, you do not deserve anything you have. All of this should have been mine. Father is a traitor who chose the wrong person. You are the result of Father's mistake with the wrong woman, and you represent everything that is wrong with this family."
