Bullet Train to Murder | ONC novella ✓

8 | a pact of the osiris

The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense as the team gathered around the table, poring over the forensic reports detailing the gruesome murder scene. Detective Garcia shuffled the papers in front of him, his brow furrowed in concentration as he reviewed the forensic report of Dane Wade.

"No fingerprints found at the scene," he began, his voice grave. "The bullet was fired with precision, piercing through the victim's jugular vein."

Detective Ramirez nodded solemnly, his gaze fixed on the reports. "And a strong chemical smell was reported," he added, his tone tinged with unease. "Something doesn't add up."

As the team delved deeper into the details, Lisa glanced around the room, noting the absence of their lead detective. "Has anyone seen Molly?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern.

Detective Lopez frowned, her eyes scanning the room. "I saw her head out for coffee earlier," she replied, her voice trailing off as she realized the implications. "But she hasn't returned, and we haven't been able to reach her on her phone."

A ripple of apprehension spread through the room as the realization sank in. Something was amiss, and Molly's sudden disappearance only added to the growing sense of unease.

Detective Garcia cleared his throat, his expression grim. "We need to find her," he declared, his voice firm with determination. "Whatever's going on, we're in this together. Let's get to the bottom of it."

-x-x-x-

"Long time no see, my dear."

"Gary? I never thought I would see you here" Molly said through rustled breath.

"Nice to meet you too, Molly Rayne." Gary responded with a sinister smile.

"What are you doing here? I thought we had a deal"

Gary's smile widened as he took a step closer, the shadows dancing playfully over his features. "Ah, but you see, my dear Molly, deals are made to be broken." His voice was smooth like honey yet sent shivers down her spine.

Molly's heart raced as she glanced around, searching for a way out. The dimly lit alleyway felt like a trap closing in on her. She tried to keep her voice steady as she asked, "What do you want from me, Gary?"

Gary's eyes gleamed with a dangerous glint as he leaned in closer, his breath hot against Molly's cheek. "I want you to stop poking your nose where it doesn't belong, Molly. You've been digging too deep, and now it's time to pay the price."

Molly's mind raced, trying to piece together Gary's intentions. "What do you mean, Gary? I don't understand."

Gary chuckled darkly, a sound that sent chills down Molly's spine. "Oh, I think you do, Molly. I can't have you ruining everything now, can I?"

Fear coursed through Molly's veins as she realized the gravity of the situation. Gary had always been a formidable adversary, but now he seemed more dangerous than ever. "What do you want me to do?"

Gary's smile widened, revealing gleaming teeth that seemed to glint in the dim light. "I want you to back off, Molly. Forget about me, forget about the Eye of the Osiris, and forget about everything you think you know. If you don't... well, let's just say the consequences won't be pleasant."

Molly's heart sank as she realized the enormity of the threat. Gary had her backed into a corner, and she knew she had to tread carefully if she wanted to come out of this alive. But deep down, she also knew that she couldn't let Gary intimidate her into silence.

Word Count: 566

Another month, another chapter, yay! We see some progress here with the forensic report and Gary Lane 👀

And we have a major clue drop, Eye of the Osiris. What is it? And what does Gary have to do with it?

How did you like the chapter? What are your theories, comment below!

Thanks for reading so far! I hope you're enjoying the story just as much as I do! :3

cheers,
Sara <3