Chapter 51: Back to Hunter Island - Flash Back #1
Alexandre was almost too late to board when he finally arrived at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, but thankfully he was able to check in and get on the plane. When he presented himself to the customs officer before boarding, Alexandre handed over the forged passport which he'd just acquired from the Underground.
Despite his confidence, Alexandre couldn't help but feel nervous. The forger in the Underground had an excellent reputation, but you could never be 100% sure that a mistake hadn't been made.
However, his fears were misplaced. The customs officer slid the passport back over and, all things considered, seemed to be very bored. The phony passport had been worth every penny.
As Alexandre settled down in his seat, he recognized some other faces around him—he wasn't the only former candidate on his way back to Hunter Island. But Alexandre couldn't bring himself to care about anything but sleep. His injuries still needed time to heal and the alcohol the previous night had slowed that process. The three hours it would take to reach Hunter Island would be most welcome.
But just as Alexandre's eyes closed, a strange and horrifying smile came over his face.
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September 2024 (12 Years Ago)
Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada.
It was a rainy day, but my father and I didn't care. We partook in our usual father-and-son Sunday outing, riding our 4x4 through the wilds of Canadian Saskatchewan as usual.
As we splashed through the freezing mud down the wilderness trail, something unexpected happened. My father made a strange face and pulled off to the side of the trail. He killed the engine and turned up the trail radio that was zip-tied to the frame.