Black Stories – 5 over 12

Why did her beauty become his fate?
Why did a man have to die just because he was serious about his work?
And why didn't anyone help Ruud, even though everyone heard he was dying?

It is 5 past 12 - one beat earlier...and her fate might have been different, less gruesome. For her, all the help comes too late and so there is no happy ending. In return, however, there are many pitch-black riddles with goosebumps guaranteed!