Chapter 63: Departure
In a seamless collaboration, Miles and Ethan managed to capture and confine the ghost haunting the local mall. Despite the ghostly terror being merely a Class C apparition, it presented a challenge beyond what they had initially anticipated. Understanding its behavioral patterns, locating its true form, and devising a containment strategy were tasks laced with peril. One wrong move could spell disaster.
Miles was particularly shaken when the ghost tried to possess Ethan’s arm. Quick thinking and a readiness to act were the only things that saved them from a ghastly demise.
As Miles made his way out of the mall, he noticed several officers congregating outside. Approaching them, he quipped, “Hard at work, I see? I thought you’d already left.”
“Just fulfilling my duties. Not the type to shirk, you know. How are things inside?” an officer asked.
Miles assured them, “The situation is under control. You won’t experience any more unusual disturbances in the mall.” His expression turned serious, “We found one of the missing people. The others, well… I’ll let you fill in the blanks.”
His gaze shifted to River, who was standing close by. Her hair was tousled, her face weary, yet her eyes sparkled with relief and gratitude. She had survived and now stood free beside Miles.
“I trust the mall is safe now. I’ll leave the rest to you, as I have some pressing matters to attend to. If you need any further assistance, don’t hesitate to call me.”
After expressing their gratitude, they took Miles’ contact information and watched as he departed.
“Where are you off to?” River quickly caught up with him.