Chapter 8 - The Missing CameraThe next morning, the storm finally weakened.
The neighborhood looked like a war zone.
Branches covered the streets. Cars sat half-submerged. Mud filled driveways.
Police searched the property again.
They found the missing camera memory card in a trash bin two houses away.
The footage was damaged.
But not completely.
One frame showed a figure entering the basement.
The face was hidden.
The timestamp was 11:58 P.M.
Less than an hour before Margaret discovered Lily.
Officer Cole enlarged the image.
Daniel stared at it.
“I don't know him.”
Margaret looked at her son.
“Are you sure?”
Daniel hesitated.
Then he whispered:
“No.”
The police turned toward him.
Daniel closed his eyes.
“I've seen that jacket before.”
“Where?”
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Daniel swallowed.
“At my work.”
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Chapter 9 - The Man From Daniel's PastDaniel worked for a private construction company.
Chapter 10 - The Second WarningThat night, Margaret stayed with Lily at the hospital.
Chapter 11 - Running Out of TimeThe police evacuated Lily from the hospital.
Chapter 12 - The TrapOfficer Cole devised a plan.
Chapter 13 - The Man in the HallwayThe hospital went into lockdown.
Chapter 14 - The TruthDaniel had not intentionally tried to hurt Lily.
