Help from the Ancestors

Elena had shared an apartment with Kate for nearly two years. They had become close after meeting during a busy shift at the diner when Elena had applied for a job. Their bond, over the years, had grown stronger, cemented by mutual experiences and the struggles of daily life in Eastwood.

Earlier in the day, as Elena left her job at the library, an unfamiliar figure approached her with an unmistakable threatening demeanor. "Your grandmother's letter," he hissed. "Get it and bring it to the old warehouse by the docks tonight. Or you'll regret it." He then disappeared before Elena could react, leaving her shaken.

Now, as Elena was about to step into the elevator to her apartment, a sudden grip on her wrist stopped her. She recognized the man as the same one who threatened her earlier. Fear gripped her, but before she could scream or resist, another figure intervened.

It was Daniel, flanked by Ara and Ron. A quick, tense scuffle ensued in the dimly lit hallway, the noise echoing throughou