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2024-10-29 19:42:56Miller Valley is a small city, yet successful. Their poverty rate is one of the lowest in country. They have jobs for every type of citizens. It's like the dream city for everybody. But, seeing the city in person is whole different kind of experience. The very air smells of life. Even the weather in the city is much more friendly, than any other cities in the country.
"This city is beautiful." Oliver exclaimed. His voice was full of amusement.
"Can't argue with that. It looks lively."
"Hey, do you remember little Ben?"
"Little Ben? Ben Bowen? Our classmate back in seventh grade? Yeah, I remember him."
"His family moved here after our graduation."
"Really? Do you remember that one day when he had diarrhea? He couldn't hold it, and it smelled so bad. Yet, you still helped him."
"I guess, when everyone laughed at him, I felt like it's my responsibility to help him."
"That's why you're a better detective than I am. You always have
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Once we found a hotel to stay, Oliver and I went back to the Miller Valley police station. We wanted to be there when they finally got a lead on him. Oliver may have let go of his anger, but not me. I personally hope that once we found him, he would engage violently. In that way, I'd have a valid reason to kill him.There's only a few hours before dark. The Miller Valley chief of police added more police for the night shift in order to have a full force in case anything arise. We think that Theodore is stealing cars at night to avoid attention. They doubled the patrols in every street of the city. Even their civilian volunteers are out in the streets too."Theodore would have gone out for supply run when he left Ms. Grimes. That means he would have at least an hour or two before he came back. Which means, when he arrived, he would have seen the police processing the scene." Oliver said while watching the Miller Valley police entertain themselves as the lazy night passe
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Theodore got away, and now, the whole Miller Valley is on high alert. Everyone was warned to lock their doors, and keep every member of the family indoors. Those who has to go out were not allowed to walk alone. Each citizen was also required to bring their citizen identification card.Oliver and I decided stay longer in Miller Valley. We can't leave until Theodore Burnett was finally caught. He already took so many lives, and he cannot be allowed to be free any longer."You got him, right? You're sure that you winged him?" Oliver asked. He looked anxious that we still hadn't found Theodore. Miller Valley is a considerably large city. It is only understandable that it'll be hard to find someone who is hell-bent on not being found."Yes, I winged him. I'm certain of it. Wherever he is right now, he'll be needing medical supplies for himself. That's why I told the captain to keep an eye out on every pharmacy, doctors, and nurses in the city.""God, I want t
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Theodore has finally been processed in Miller Valley, and now, we're on our way back to Burton Grove. This is the happiest day of my life, and I will never forget this until the day I die. Finally, the end of Burton Grove's nightmare. At last, every sleepless night, every stress, every sacrifice, all of it were worth it. Oliver was driving, while I sat at the passenger seat beside him. It was a beautiful day. The sun rises high in the sky, the wind blows a comfortably cool air. If there won't be any troubles along, we will be back in Burton Grove at the next two hours. My only wonder is that Theodore was so quiet, too quiet for my taste. "He's awfully quiet." Oliver commented. "Don't mind him. He's probably plotting a way to escape." I saw Oliver smirked while staring at Theodore. He's obviously thinking the same thing as I am. We both know how Theodore's mind works. We can't give him a window of opportunity to escape. That is the reason why I didn't
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When the news that Theodore Burnett has finally been apprehended spread in Burton Grove, people called for an impromptu celebration. The moment that Chris, and Oliver arrived in town with Theodore Burnett, they noticed that there are tables outside every houses, and loud music everywhere. It's like the whole town is having some kind of festival.They had to honk repeatedly in order to get past the people celebrating everywhere. It was a good thing that they were using a heavily tinted car, because if not, they would be surprised at how people would have been hoarding around them before then got to the police station. Both of them had no idea that the people were celebrating because of Theodore's arrest."What is going on with this people? Why are they partying like this?" Oliver asked. He is obviously wondering the same thing as Chris."It looks like everybody's happy for my homecoming." Theodore said cockily."Yeah, they're happy that you can finally get
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Alumni Homecoming Batch '03Many says that it was the best batch in all of Burton Grove High School. It was the coolest, naughtiest, and the most intelligent batch of all. Among the '03 batch, only some of them didn't get to have a good life. The huge majority of their batch turned out as professionals. Their batch produced many doctors, law enforcers, architects, etc.And the celebration for their alumni homecoming is also the best that the high school has ever seen. The best thing about this year's alumni homecoming is that everyone arrived. When Oliver and Chris arrived at the high school, almost everyone was there."Chris! Oliver!""Hey! It's nice to see you again, guys!"When friends reunites, memories are always brought up. Good memories that always make everyone laugh, as well the bad memories that always make everybody feel bad. It's also the same with Class of '03. They have so many memories that they share with each other. Friendships tha
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"Chris! Come on! We're going to be late!"My eyes snapped wide open when I heard Melissa's voice. What is she saying? Going to be late for what? I tried to remember if we have scheduled activity, but nothing is coming up in my mind. So, I went back to sleep."I knew your still asleep. Chris, you promised that you will accompany me at the convention this morning. I specifically asked you if you can still do that since you will attend your class' alumni homecoming, and you said yes.""Huh? Was that today?" Oh, sh*t! Yes, that was today! What the hell!"I hate you, Chris. I hate you so much!" She was about to turn around when I became wide awake."Wait! Sorry, baby. I'm awake. Okay? I'll just take a very quick bath. I'm so sorry."Melissa stomped her feet out of frustration. I know my sister too well. If there's something that piss her off, that's being late. Mel is the kind of person values her punctuality so much. Even when she was young, my
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Jeffrey's POV-Flashback of Jeffrey's conversation with Chris-I always know that Chris had a troubled past. Even back then, when we came home that night, I know there's something wrong with him. He didn't talk, he didn't even eat dinner with us that night. Despite our differences, I've always loved Chris more, how couldn't I? I'm the one who took care of him when he was a baby.Seeing my brother out of focus, watching him succumbed to his fears, it breaks my heart to watch my brother like that. We never had the chance to talk about what happened when we left him alone that specific vacation time. I couldn't ask him because I don't want to push him to the edge."Hey, babe. What's the matter?" Sarah, my girlfriend, asked. I didn't even noticed her walking to my office. Sarah always comes during lunch time to bring me food."Yeah, it's just that my brother is not doing so good right now. He's so sad, stressed out of his mind.""Chris? This is
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Today is the memorial celebration for all the women that died at the hands of Theodore Burnett. There was a program dedicated for the remembrance of all his victims. The families of the victims were called upon the stage to be honored, and rewarded. The Governor awarded scholarship grants, and business fund assistance.It was a rather festive celebration commemorating the dead. There's the Burton Grove Band marching across the city. Every police officers are positioned in all the corners of the city. Even people from other cities visited to celebrate with the citizens of the city."Oh, my God. I didn't realize this city is so beautiful!" One tourist stated."Not just beautiful, historical too." One of her friends responded.Everyone is enjoying the festivities, and it will not be just a one-time celebration. The governor declared it to be an annual celebration. Something that would help the people of Burton Grove to remember how precious human life is.
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Oliver's POV"We have a missing woman in Normson City."One of our police officers announced. We were monitoring every missing woman in at city to ensure that if Theodore will strikes again, we would know. After he escaped prison, it's like we were just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Meaning, we are just waiting for another dead woman to turn up."How old? Victim's profile?" Chris asked."Twenty-two years old, business owner."Damn it! When Chris picked up his jacket, I too, did the same. The missing woman fits Theodore's victim profile. We have to check it out. Until Theodore Burnett was found, we can't ignore any possibility that he is killing again. For the past three weeks, we have been in constant communication with other cities in the region to gain access to their missing person's reports."Did you get the addressof the family?" I asked Chris."Yeah, I got it."Without wasting any precious time, Chris and I went to
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Oliver's POV"We have a missing woman in Normson City."One of our police officers announced. We were monitoring every missing woman in at city to ensure that if Theodore will strikes again, we would know. After he escaped prison, it's like we were just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Meaning, we are just waiting for another dead woman to turn up."How old? Victim's profile?" Chris asked."Twenty-two years old, business owner."Damn it! When Chris picked up his jacket, I too, did the same. The missing woman fits Theodore's victim profile. We have to check it out. Until Theodore Burnett was found, we can't ignore any possibility that he is killing again. For the past three weeks, we have been in constant communication with other cities in the region to gain access to their missing person's reports."Did you get the addressof the family?" I asked Chris."Yeah, I got it."Without wasting any precious time, Chris and I went to
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Every now and then, Theodore Burnett would go to the where he was born. There were so many memories on that place that most of the times, he wants to bury deep in his heart. But, sometime, like today, he wants to remember who he was, and how it all began.His condition made him interested in psychology. Though, not to the point that he wanted to make a degree out of it. He just wanted to learn enough to understand himself. But, no matter how hard he looked, nothing can actually explain what is really going on in his mind."This city hasn't change at all." Theodore whispered to himself. Everytime he visits the city, it's going back in time. Back when he was still young. That awkward teenager that doesn't fit in anything.He always felt like no one is better than him. That he's the best, and no one can compare to him. His narcissistic attitude made him an outsider. Every kids his age always avoid him. They don't even want to be in the same group as him in any kind
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Last time I saw Mary Sue, she looks truly happy. That crushed all the courage that I had in me. I wanted to talk to her. Not to tell her that I love her, and make her choose, but to tell that I love her, and because of that I want to see her happy. Even though her happiness doesn't include me.But, when I saw her with her new boyfriend, it was more than enough for me to know that I don't have to talk to her at all. She's happy with her, and that's all that matters. I don't have to ruin anything by expressing how I really feel about her."Chris? Hi! How are you?" I wanted to be swallowed by the ground right about now. I had no idea that I'd bump int Mary Sue tonight. I just wanted to take a walk to clear my head."Mary, hi. I'm good, you?""I'm doing great. Hey, listen. I heard about what happened to Melissa. What she went through that night, and what she's been going through right now, that's not easy. I know how much you love her, and I'm happy to know t
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Theodore woke up an intense headache. He can feel that is clothes is soaked with sweat, as well as his old worn out mattress. The last thing that he remembered from last night the ringing in his ears. It's like he had nightmare, only the feeling was too vivid.He can still feel joint pain, especially on his shoulder, but he feels better now. Finally, the fever already broke. Just by looking outside of the burned building he chose to stay for a while, it's almost nightfall. It's a good thing because he could finally get out to get some food, and steal some medicine for his shoulder pain.After realizing how much troubles he is in, Theodore learned how to play it smart. He only still little amount in every store to avoid attention. One box of medicine from a pharmacy, at least five different brand of canned goods from a grocery store. It's the only way for him to stay off the radar."Alright, time to find some food." As soon the night came, Burnett snuck out of th
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After the incident at the hidden falls, my parents became more focus on taking care of Melissa. They never left the house after what happened. Even my brothers have been so obsessed about helping her. She's still locking herself inside her room, but she's eating with us now, which I consider as a good thing.Today is my rest day, and I decided to stay at home to help my famil with sister. I was trying to thing of the best thing to do for her, but my mind is coming up blank. We've done everything we can, and I'm losing my mind just for thinking. Finally, I decided to just make her something to eat."Mel, can I come in, please?" I made her chicken soup, and her favorite egg sandwich. It didn't take long for Melissa to open the door. She still looks like she's not getting enough sleep."Yeah, come in." Mel said in a weak voice."Mel, you're still not sleeping well, yet?""No, I'm still having those nightmares. Sometimes, I can't even sleep at all beca
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The cold wind blows as the rainy season approaches. It's been a long time since we last visited the hidden falls, but I can still remember how we enjoyed swimming. Melissa was sixteen yeas old when we last hang out in this place, but maybe she still remembers.Looking at my sister standing on the edge of the largest rock at the side of the crest. Jumping from the crest to the base is dangerous because the rocks in the bottom of the pool. I can see that she's trembling, and he eyes looks so scared, but I can't risk coming to her. I don't want to startle her, and give a reason to jump."Melissa, please. Just stay away from the edge, baby. Come on." I kept on trying to convince her to come to me, but she's not listening."Det. Angeles, we got it from here. Please stand aside." One of the crisis specialist asked me to step aside."Please, get her to safety." For the first time in a long time, I felt helpless. I can't even get my sister to listen to me.
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As soon as the news about Theodore's escape came out in the news, the nightmare resurface. Now, the whole country thinks that Burton Grove system is not only incompetent, but also as neglectful. The national government is already involved before Burnett was caught. Now that he escaped, the national government want to be involved again.The airforce, the marines, the navies, every city police, and the national security is now hunting Theodore Burnett. His picture is constantly posted in every news, and commercials. It is now an official national manhunt. The president already issued a shoot to kill order against Burnett. Any officer of the law can kill him onsite, after he killed the police office who almost caught him.ABN News:"This is Angela Newman, from ABN News, reporting live. The convicted serial killer, and Burton Grove Penitentiary escapee, Theodore Burnett was supposedly spotted in this train station about an hour ago. According to witnesses, he was we
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I haven't had a good sleep ever since Burnett went after my sister. Between the long hours I spent for work, and looking out of my sister, sleep is no longer necessary. Every day I come home from work, Melissa is having a nightmare. She refuses to see a psychiatrist, she refuses to talk to anybody. She won't even face her friends whenever they try to visit her.Our parents are worried about her, even our other relative. Almost all of our cousins already joined the citizen volunteers to find Theodore. And the chaos that he made is alive again. Most of the times, it's so hard to focus on my job, especially whenever I remember my sister."Chris, how's Melissa? I haven't had the time to visit her. I was so busy moving my mom, and my aunt. I'm sorry." Oliver apologized."She's not doing so good, Oli. Mark, Jeffrey, and I brought her to the lake, thinking that i will help her relax, but it didn't. She's too jumpy to be outside the house. She's scared of every sound. W
