P R E S E N T T I M E. Mike stepped down to the end of the rooftop and then walked around there. His meticulousness was restored so he immediately frowned when he noticed the blood stains on the floor. He walked towards it. He sat down and touched the red liquid with his finger to make sure it was blood. His instincts did not disappoint him. 'This is not a suicide, but a murder. A game where the payoff lives and no one is left behind.' "Mike!" He looked away when he heard her name. Casya greeted him with a steady gasp as she stepped closer to him. He raised his eyebrows and then faced it. "Did you find another clue?" he asked in a baritone voice. Casya nodded quickly. "Yes. Derek called me; they retrieved the victim's phones despite what happened. Luckily, the damage it got wasn't severe," she said while nodding. "And... this time, the killer left a code, unlike our previous cases. They found codes for the murder. "Here, takes a look at this," Casya pulled out a piece of paper
S E R I O U S C R I M E T E A M O N E, O F F I C E, M A K A T I C I T Y. Tony was busy watching the CCTV footage he had asked for in the hotel control room. It was easier here in their office that he continued watching so as not to disturb the technicians in the control room. The headphones were slammed into both of his ears and it was as if his eyes were glued to the monitor. Every move of the video was fast but everything was still clear in Tony’s eyes. He's the eye of the group. That’s why Eagle Eye is his nickname. His sharp eyesight was one of the reasons why he became the facilitator of their group. His outward appearance likens him more to an unruly child than a legendary officer. His keen insight and quick wit made him more than capable of solving crimes. As usual, his hair is messy, he sits on his place in a slouch, and he never runs out of lollipops to eat. Nevertheless, he's the best hacker in their field. Just be careful not to be deceived by his sly exterior, for some
A pitch-black shadow passed by. It's not a human or a human shadow, they can't figure out what kind of creature it is. The only thing they knew was the fear it caused in their system.It even went right down the hallway, as if death were to be fetched that night.They both do not believe in any such phenomenon, so they are stunned when they see it with their own eyes.It was as if their hair stood on end. They saw anything like that only once during their time as police officers. A few minutes passed and the shadow finally disappeared, yet their mouths remained gaping.Suddenly, Andrei's serious expression returned immediately, "Have you verified the source of this video?" he asked."I did.""What did you get?"Tony sighed. “Nothing. Error. I can no longer track the sender's location. He is also smart, whoever this person is,” he said and grinned. "But what amazed me the most was the numbers that were posted here." He highlights the numbers sent in the email with the video.Andrei loo
Stunned, the three looked at each other, except for Mike before following the director towards his office. They went to the office with Derek whom they met on their way to the office. “What is he intending to tell us? It seems important because he calmed down immediately,” Andrei whispered while elbowing Derek to get his attention. Mike and Casya walk in front at the same time, while the three of them are in the back together.Black Dog is what they call Derek Paz. He is the most adept at finding evidence. He can tell instantly whether the person he is talking to is good or not. He is also very strict with the results of the cases, he will not release until the culprit is caught.Mike's nickname is Bear. If you look at him from a distance, you would think it would be easy to approach him, but behind his seemingly innocent appearance are razor-sharp nails. This is because you don't realize that he's just using you for his own purposes, he never chooses an opponent.Bunny, on the other
2:30 AM,C H I E F D I R E C T O R ’S O F F I C E.Mike's group had left, leaving Ameira alone in the office.Mike didn't prolong their conversation. His ears were closed to hear any explanation from their leader. He also knew that the Chief Director would not listen to his grievances.Despite her group's rejection of her, Ameira was complacent because she knew she didn't have anything else to worry about. The chief decided and nobody could break that."Don't mind them. No matter if they want you to or not, you are part of their team. Even though Mike is stubborn and reluctant to obey, I know he will choose the best part of their team. Additionally, he will surely enjoy your participation in the group when he sees your skill in solving crimes. Maybe you will be even closer." The chief laughed a little at the last thing. When he didn't receive a response from Ameira, he sighed and fixed his seat."I know you have nothing to do with the deaths of the victims. I'm sure of that because I
Y E A R 2009, M O N D R A G O N H O T E L. Rebecca Sebastian is temporarily staying in an exclusive hotel room. She is twenty-four years old and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and is now an excellent writer. She has participated in literary competitions and debates; she is skilled in the field so her parents are proud of her. She's a kind-hearted woman. She puts everyone first before herself and treats them as a priority. Donating to charities became her hobby even during her college days. Rebecca never fails to warm anyone's heart, which is why she is envied and loved at the same time. She has spoon-fed compliments even from men around her age; after all, she has the look that could steal any woman's heart. She's an ideal girl, wife material. Almost perfect. Rebecca's life is also prosperous because her father will soon be promoted to chief director. She added that he's a very handsome and true law student whom she loved especially because he has never been gre
It never crossed her mind to do evil, especially to kill. And now here she is, the one who blew up the car carrying her boyfriend's family. Not a single member, only Leandro. She laughed out loud, along with a tear dripping down her cheeks. You can never blame her, they're the ones who pushed her to be like this. She thought it was all fine, even though she knows that she'll never be their priority. There will always be somebody else that is more significant than her. 'No one knows what I've been going through all these years.' She stopped dancing and looked up at the sky full of twinkling stars 'Oh, God. Don't hate me, I just don't want to fake it anymore. I am sorry if I committed a sin. I gave my all to you but why... Why am I still suffering like this? Why do I feel so inadequate? What did I do to make you not treat me fairly? I thought you were everything; you helped us to survive; you helped us in everything. But—I'm sorry... I shouldn't doubt your grace, I'm sorry... I cou
Warning. This chapter contains violence and is not suitable for young readers, it might trigger you. Just skip the part if you're sensitive. "How's your investigation?" Ameira looked up at the Chief Director's question. "I will give the full report later. So far, we have a lead on where Leandro is. I have gleaned information from people close to him. They can find out where he is," she replied. "And ...?" The director seemed to be waiting for the next response. "It's Okay Not to Be Okay Hospital, he's confined there," she added. The Chief Director's eyebrows met. "What do you mean? Is that why he's been absent for so long because he's ill?" Ameira sighed and shook slightly. "No, in fact, it's even more awful. When his family and your daughter died, he lost himself. He went crazy." Chief Rolanzo was unable to believe what he heard. "Since his family was dead and his remaining relatives had abandoned him, the only one who remained by his side was Shane Rivara. She married Leand