Chapter 2: Flashback to the Day of the Disappearance
The evening of Callahan's disappearance had started with an air of grandeur. The estate's sprawling gardens were adorned with lanterns, and the ballroom shimmered with gold and crystal. Callahan, resplendent in a tailored tuxedo, had greeted his guests with a mixture of charm and aloofness. He had seemed preoccupied but never openly disturbed.
As the night wore on, Callahan's demeanor grew more withdrawn. He made several private calls from a secluded study, the contents of which were never revealed. Guests later reported seeing him engaged in animated, albeit cryptic, conversations with a few select individuals. His behavior had been odd, as though he was on the brink of revealing something monumental but was held back by unseen forces.
At approximately 23:45 PM, Callahan had excused himself from the party, claiming he needed some fresh air. His departure was unremarkable, noted only by a few observant guests. Moments later, the storm struck, a tempest that seemed almost portentous. As Callahan stepped out into the blustery night, the storm's fury mirrored the growing tension in the mansion.
The blackout had occurred shortly thereafter, plunging the estate into darkness and chaos. When the lights returned, Callahan's absence was immediately noted, but by then, it was too late. The search was frantic, but as the storm subsided and dawn broke, there was no sign of Callahan.
The authorities, after weeks of intensive investigation, were left with nothing more than unanswered questions and a chilling sense of foreboding. Thomas Callahan had simply vanished, leaving behind a legacy of intrigue and a mystery that would captivate and confound for decades to come. The case was closed, but the shadows of Thornwood Manor whispered of secrets left untold, and the disappearance of Thomas Callahan became a haunting echo of the past.
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