An old man opened the door. His face had many lines, showing that he was wise and experienced.His eyes were sharp, looking carefully at Jake and Sebastian.The man was a little bent over but still looked strong. His white hair was thin, and his hands were old but steady.He wore an old cardigan and comfy slippers.Jake and Sebastian were curious about the man and felt respect for him.“What do you want?” his tone was direct, inviting Jake and Sebastian to explain their reason for visiting him.Jake stepped forward and introduced himself. “I’m sorry to badge in unannounced, but this is important. I’m Detective Jake from the California Police department. I’m here to inquire about Alexa Mayhem.I was informed that she resides at this address.” Jake handed the man a piece of paper containing the address.The old man took the paper, his gaze shifting between it and Jake. A flicker of recognition passed through his eyes, followed by a slight furrowing of his brow.After a moment, he spoke.
Erica was engrossed in conversation with her friends, their laughter and chatter filling the classroom, when the distinct sound of her phone ringing cut through the noise.She quickly reached for her bag, fumbling to retrieve the device.“Sorry, guys.” she apologized, glancing at the caller ID. It was an unknown number.Stepping away from her friends to find a quieter spot, Erica answered the phone. “Hello? Who is this?”“Hey, Erica. What’s up?”Her brow furrowed in confusion. “Sorry, who is this?” her tone firm but curious. There was a brief pause before the voice responded. “Someone you know very well. We need to talk. I’m in your school.”Her heart skipped a beat. What did this person want? And why now, after everything was quiet.“Look, if you don’t tell me who you are I'm hanging up," Erica said, trying to sound calm despite the growing unease.The voice on the other end chuckled, a low, menacing sound that sent a shiver down Erica's spine."Oh, come on, Erica. Don't be like that
After the call with Sebastian, Erica took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. Lisa, standing beside her, held her hand and urged, "Erica, it's best if you stay away from this. You don't know what the stalker has planned."But Erica's determination had taken over. "I'm done being scared, Lisa. If this person is the stalker, I'll face them. I'm not hiding anymore."With newfound courage, Erica walked back into the classroom, grabbed her bag, and headed out to meet the mysterious caller. Lisa, feeling uneasy, followed close behind, her eyes scanning the surroundings.As they reached the parking lot, Erica spotted a car with its engine still running, the driver's window tinted. She approached the car, her heart pounding, and knocked on the window.The window rolled down, revealing a figure shrouded in shadows. Erica's instincts screamed at her to run, but she stood firm, demanding, "Who are you? What do you want?"The figure slowly emerged from the shadows, its features becomi
-----We searched everywhere for Lisa, but she was nowhere to be found. We scoured the student library, the parking lot where we had confronted Scott along with detective Jake, but there was no sign of her. We also checked other places she might have gone, like the campus café and the student union, but she was nowhere to be seen. We were all getting worried and frustrated, wondering what could have possibly happened to her."Maybe she went back to the dorm," Erica suggested, trying to sound calm."Yeah, that's possible," Sebastian agreed, his brow furrowed with concern.Erica pulled out her phone and dialed Lisa's number. We all waited in silence as the phone rang, but Lisa didn't pick up. Erica tried again and again, but the phone just kept ringing, with no answer.This isn't like Lisa at all, Erica thought, her voice trembling. She always answers her phone.Sebastian's expression turned serious. "Let's go back to the dorm and check if she's there."Erica nodded, her eyes wide with
-------Sebastian's car glided through the night, its headlights illuminating the dark streets as he drove Lisa and Erica back to their dorm. The ride was quiet, the only sound being the soft hum of the engine and Lisa's occasional sniffles. Erica sat beside her, her arm around her shoulders, trying to offer comfort.As they pulled up to the dorm, Erica turned to Sebastian, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Sebastian. For everything." She helped Lisa out of the car, holding her by the shoulder as they walked towards the entrance.Sebastian watched them go, his eyes lingering on Lisa's fragile form. He knew she was still in shock, and his heart went out to her. He wished he could do more to protect Erica, to keep her safe from the stalker's clutches.As Erica and Lisa disappeared into the dorm, Sebastian's thoughts turned to the stalker. Who was this person, and what did they want from him? He couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched, even now, as he stood alone i
--------Sebastian waited outside his apartment, his eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of the stalker's return. The car that had tailed him was nowhere in sight, and the silence was eerie. He checked his phone for what felt like the hundredth time, his thumb hovering over the screen.Just as he was starting to breathe a sigh of relief, he heard the sound of a car approaching. His head snapped up, and he tensed, his hand instinctively reaching for his phone. The car pulled up to the curb, and Sebastian's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios.But as the driver's side door opened, Detective Jake emerged, his familiar face a welcome sight. Sebastian's tension eased slightly as the detective approached him, his expression serious.Detective Jake nodded at Sebastian, his eyes scanning the surroundings. "Thanks for calling me. I've got a team on the way to watch your place. We'll get to the bottom of this."Sebastian nodded, his eyes still scanning the area, his gri
—-----The phone rang, shrill and insistent. Sebastian hesitated for a moment before picking up. "Hello?" he asked, his voice cautious.But instead of Sarah's voice, Erica's spoke up. "Sebastian, it's me, Erica."Sebastian's eyes widened in surprise as he shot up from the chair, his movements swift and urgent. "Erica? Why are you using Sarah's phone?" he demanded, his mind racing with questions.Erica's voice was hesitant, her words laced with uncertainty. "Sarah showed up at my doorstep, Sebastian. She claims she needs to speak with you urgently."Sebastian's gaze narrowed, his eyes piercing with intensity. "Put her on the phone," he commanded, his voice firm and authoritative.But before Erica could respond, Sarah intervened, her voice dripping with sweetness. "No, Erica, don't bother. I'll talk to him myself."Erica's eyes locked on Sarah, who stood in the hallway, her gaze fixed on Sarah's phone with an unnerving intensity."Sebastian, I think we need to talk in person," Sarah con
—-----After Sebastian ended his conversation with Erica, he slammed his fist onto the car's roof, the metal creaking in protest."Damn it!"The sound echoed through the parking lot, causing a few passersby to turn their heads. Detective Jake's eyes widened in concern as he hurried over to Sebastian. "What's going on, man?" he asked, his voice low and urgent, his hand instinctively reaching out to calm him.Sebastian's face twisted in anger, his eyebrows furrowed and his lips curled into a snarl, as he relayed the details of his conversation with Erica."Sarah had the nerve to show up at Erica's apartment, uninvited, and insulted her, Jake. She's still playing her twisted games." His voice was laced with venom, his eyes blazing with fury, their blue color almost black with intensity. He clenched his fists, his knuckles white with tension, as if he was struggling to keep his anger in check.Just then, Sarah emerged from the dorm, her eyes locking onto Sebastian from across the parking