Chapter 29: The Handprint in the Bathroom
The concept of a ghost in the house was enough to deter even the bravest soul from continuing their stay. However, for Miles to regain possession of his precious red newspaper, he had no choice but to confront this chilling ordeal.
With some trepidation, Miles resolutely decided to stay and wait for the ghost’s return. He needed that bloody newspaper if he wanted to suppress the ghost eye within himself. Such an act of staying put despite knowing the haunting presence, undeniably, was a display of tremendous bravery.
Miles realized this and mustered every ounce of his courage. He was resolved to endure, even at the cost of his life. Choosing a life plagued by fear was akin to slow suicide, and that was a choice he refused to make.
In the meantime, in an upscale neighborhood of Dachang City was Coral’s residence.
Since the day before, Coral had not ventured out of her home. She remained in her dwelling, sensing that something was out of place. As a result, the poor lady’s been cooped up in the shower, feverishly scrubbing a patch on her neck as she gazed into the mirror, her eyes reflecting terror interspersed with madness. Her aggressive scrubbing had reddened her skin.
Ordinarily, anyone would recoil in pain.
Coral, however, seemed impervious to it. Instead, she intensified her efforts with growing terror in those eyes. Finally, the rubbing had caused her skin to bleed, revealing a stream of fresh red fluid to trail the floor.
Unfortunately, the painful act did nothing to aid the situation. On her neck, two small, greenish-black handprints remained etched on her skin, unscathed. They seemed to have melded with her flesh, almost like a birthmark she was born with, proving impossible to remove.
At the same time, Coral’s mother, Mrs. Ocean, anxiously glanced at the clock from her spot on the living room couch.