Chapter 98: Nightmares

Chapter 98

In the Mountain Range village, bright lights pierced the veil of night. People moved with purpose, wielding flashlights as they scoured the darkness. Among them, a woman appeared particularly restless, her anxious gaze darting in all directions.

"Russell, where are you?" Lily's voice quivered with unease. Grace's parents, witnessing her distress, continued to search while offering what comfort they could to their daughter. They had never imagined that Alex, who had set out for an evening stroll, would fail to return as night fell.

Initially, some had speculated that he might have lost track of time, but as the night advanced, it became evident that Alex was still absent. Lily, who had remained awake, felt her anxiety mount. She was keenly aware of the village's mysterious reputation, where the inexplicable occasionally blurred the line between reality and the supernatural.