[A sharp and twisted grin spread across his face as he came close enough to swing the axe, lowering it only slightly from the exposed neck, intending to slice her across the back, instead, cutting from shoulder to shoulder.
His aim wasn't off; he could have sliced her neck itself if he had wanted, but it would have ended it too quickly. That would have made for a shorter, but much less thrilling kill.]
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His aim wasn't off; he could have sliced her neck itself if he had wanted, but it would have ended it too quickly. That would have made for a shorter, but much less thrilling kill.]