Duskwood : Revealing The Truth

Episode 7

JAKE'S POV

IronSplitter Mines

SOPHIE

21.32

:)
I must go

Goodluck, Jake

I have to get out of here before those FBI guys catch me. Unfortunately, the place I entered before was sealed off from the outside, so I couldn't return there. I checked the map on my phone and made sure if there was an exit nearby from where I was. And, again, I have to pass through the ladders I went down and into the other side of the tunnel. I'm really afraid to have to go through it. However, that's the only way to get out of this scary place.

The tunnel in this place is very dark and quiet. And actually what Sophie said to me was true, worried, worried that in this lonely place one of the FBI caught me and I broke my promise to Sophie that we would meet each other in Duskwood. However, I have to get rid of this bad thing. I accelerate step by step towards the ladders that are almost up. Just as I was about to get ready to climb the ladders, I heard an explosion from the tunnel to my right. There was such a big explosion that the place where I was standing right now also shook. Now, two thoughts crossed my mind. Keep proceeding out of this place or find out what's behind the tunnel. And in the end, I chose to walk towards the explosion site in the tunnel.  Definitely not knowing what would happen next if I made this choice, but I still believed in my decision.

I had only taken a few steps before I paused to text Sophie. However, this message may have come as a bit of a shock to her.  The message contains a phrase that I should have said long ago. And if something happens to me, I will not regret telling her.

I put my big black backpack on the ground so I can freely send this important message. I opened my chat with Sophie and started typing some messages. And apparently she is still online.

Sophie

21.40

Sophie?

What happened?

I cannot go without telling you.

Jake, you have to hurry!

I know.
But I cannot bear the thought of leaving my feeling for you unsaid.

What do you want to tell me?

Sophie
I love you.

I love you too, Jake

Relieved and happy, that's how I feel.  I took my backpack and walked into the tunnel. And... the explosion sounded again for the second time. I closed my eyes hoping nothing would happen to me.

I watched my step and shone the flashlight carefully to guide me. I don't know who was in the tunnel.  Almost closer to the tunnel, I can see the yellow or orange light there. Is it a fire? Because there are smokes that makes a signal. I started preparing myself to go there.

A few minutes later, I had reached the tunnel. Fire. Smoke. Gathered as one.  I shook off the smoke covering my vision with my right hand and protected my mask with the other.  Wait, is someone there? Yes, there is someone who is sitting with his back against the tunnel wall. I narrowed my eyes to focus on who he was.  Richy.  Why is he there?  Isn't he with The Man Without Face / TMWF. I have to go to him and help him.

I quickened my step back. Until finally I was right in front of Richy.

"Richy, what are you doing staying here?! Get up and get out of here!"  Jake said firmly.

Richy looked up, "Who are you?"  Richy asked, in a tone that sounded concerned.

"You'll find out later. Now hurry up and do what I said!"

"I will not leave this place!"

"What do you mean?! You've been attacked and kidnapped by TMWF. And now he's not here. Take your time!"

"It seems you don't know the truth."

“What!? Say it quickly, and look around you!”

"I... am the TMWF. And... I'm the one who kidnapped Hannah."

"You?!!"

"Yeah."

"Why did you do that? Just get straight to the point."

"Jennifer, died because of the three of us."

"Us? Who?"

"Me, Hannah, and Amy. I let them both drive the car to where they wanted to go. But when they came back, the car broke down. And apparently they hit Jennifer. That's it."

I heard that explanation was very painful. I'd like to give Richy a reply, but the current situation doesn't support it. I immediately grabbed Richy's left arm to pull him from that place.

"Hurry! You and I don't have time anymore!" Jake said.

"Just leave me alone!" Richie said.

Richy pushed my hand away. Why does he have such a short mind?!  We can explain all the problems that occur again after passing this threat.

"Leave me alone! I beg you!"  Richy shouted.

I was shocked to hear his shouted. I know he felt guilty and forced himself not to get out of that place. So if it's like that, I'm still trying to pull Richy from his place. However, he suddenly accepted my pull.  And I helped him to stand up and support his right arm on my shoulder. Just a few steps, the sound of footsteps running fast from the tunnel I passed.

Who are they?