LOGINWilliam, Leon, and I began to do our parts to change Michael's fate.Leon dragged Michael to the gym. The latter seemed to finally release all his pent-up frustrations when he lifted the dumbbells with a roar.When they returned to the apartment, William sat Michael down at the computer and began teaching him how to use the website with job postings. He also helped Michael organize his previous projects."Look, you can earn about the same amount of money accepting these jobs as you would working at a regular company.Meanwhile, I was responsible for keeping an eye on Serena and Howard.I concocted an excuse to meet Serena. She was dressed glamorously when we met at a cafe, but her words dripped with impatience when she spoke of Michael."He's unemployed, and he's always down in the dumps these days. I've had enough of him."I pulled out my phone and played a voice recording for her.It was a conversation between William and Michael. The latter explained that he was in a rush to
Josie shouted at Samuel, hoping to bring him to his senses."Serena and Howard packed their belongings and left the country the day after Michael's death! These three men don't know Michael at all!"Samuel whipped his head up. His eyes were bloodshot, and it was clear that he wouldn't listen to reason. He gripped the machete tightly and suddenly rushed at William, who was standing closest to him.Taking advantage of Samuel's distraction, Leon lifted the steel pipe and smashed it against his head.Just then, Edmund appeared on the scene, having sprinted up the stairs. He tried to join the fray, but Josie held him back with every bit of strength that she could muster."You're his uncle, Edmund! You're not supposed to help him commit crimes!"Samuel crumpled to the floor after Leon's attack. He struggled to get back to his feet, muttering, "I have to avenge Michael."An idea suddenly flashed across my mind—could Michael be the reason why we kept reviving after Samuel killed us? Was
It was possible that Josie had the final piece of the puzzle that we needed!I immediately looked at Leon and said, "We have to save her. We might be able to get some clues from her. She must have hidden the truth when she rented this place to us."Leon nodded before he dashed into the kitchen. He returned with three fruit knives and gave one to Michael and one to me.Meanwhile, William grabbed a bottle of pepper spray from the drawer. He then found a sack and filled it to the brim with limestone powder."Let's do this!" I exclaimed as I gripped the fruit knife.I took a deep breath before walking toward the door.A kind smile stretched across Josie's lips when she spotted the deliveryman."Are you here to deliver something, young man? I know all the deliverymen in this area. You must be new."The deliveryman swept his cold gaze across Josie from under his cap. He then slowly reached into his coat pocket."Now!" I hissed before opening the door.William immediately aimed the
"What happened last time was just too cruel…" Leon mumbled hoarsely, his voice colored with exhaustion and hopelessness. "It almost seemed as if they enjoyed killing us. It's too scary."William's tears dripped onto his knees as he asked, "What did you find out, Zack? I saw your face just now. You had such a weird reaction when you saw his face. You definitely know him!"Leon grabbed my arm and said, "We've already died together many times. If you have a lead, don't hide it from us! We'll solve this mystery together!"I knew that I couldn't hide the truth from them anymore as I stared at their tortured expressions, looking as if they were teetering on the brink of insanity. If I didn't tell them the truth, we would just keep dying at the hands of the deliveryman."He… He killed himself by jumping off this building six months ago," I explained in a trembling voice. "It was pure coincidence that I saw him on the local news. I never could have imagined that he would show up again.""
My eyes widened as my breath hitched.I recognized the deliveryman—I was sure of it! But I couldn't understand how he could be here right now."What's wrong, Zack?" William asked as he grabbed my arm. "Do you know him?"I opened my mouth, but I couldn't say a single word. There was no way that I could say his name. The moment I did, everyone would think that I was a lunatic! They might even miss their chance to escape because of my so-called crazy ramblings."Don't just stand there!" Leon suddenly roared. "We need to get whatever's in his bag!"He then pounced on the deliveryman, wrapping both his arms around the latter's waist.I snapped back to my senses and stared at the bag the deliveryman held. I was sure that the sticky note inside held the answers as to why he kept targeting us. I was determined to see what was written on it this time.I grabbed the bag's handle and pulled it with all my might. Just as the handle was about to slip from the deliveryman's hand, he suddenly
"He's much more skilled than we are," I explained. "You saw what happened last time. We're no match for him."I glanced at my watch. There was only a minute left before the deliveryman would ring our doorbell."Hide inside your rooms," I ordered. "Don't come out. Come up with another plan in case something happens to me."The doorbell rang before William and Leon could say anything else.The deliveryman's low voice resounded through the door again, asking, "Excuse me, did someone order delivery?"I hardened my resolve and opened the door, immediately closing it behind me after I slipped outside.The deliveryman stood before me, wearing the same cap and carrying the same bag."I did," I said while staring at him. "What do you want? I know that the bag is empty. What's written on the sticky note?"The deliveryman was momentarily stunned, as if he hadn't expected me to confront him so directly.His voice sounded strange when he muttered, "You can't be…"He then tried to stab me







