Intro: This is A sad, dark story of ambition, redemption, a love betrayed, and the lives affected.

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It started as a good deed. I swear. Makes you wonder sometimes.

My best friend Nick was on his honeymoon. Twenty eight years old, he was on his second marriage. In my opinion he hit the jackpot with this one. Alice was attractive, had a good job, and was an absolute sweetheart. Good for him. He deserved it after the first miserable go-around. At least that cheating bitch had moved away, and we didn't have to be around her anymore.

I was responsible for watching over his house while...