Chapter 25: My Final Chapter
Time is short, the night is as clear as day. John and Bailey finally pull up in front of the entrance to the factory. They both hop out of the car and start to load their pistols. John gives Bailey a silent nod. "We go stealth and shoot anyone in our way. You have done this before." Bailey rolls his eyes. "Loud and clear old man. You might take some ideas from me." "Shut up," John says in a sarcastic tone of voice. They begin to head to the entrance armed and ready.
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"Katie? You don't have to do this. I was there for you. Not everyone is bad." Mona responds struggling for breath. Katie stomps her foot and continues to point the gun. "I had to. I wanted to. Everyone just shut me out all my life. The one time I felt like I belonged was with you. And now, you are just like everyone else. Even Jordan. That kiss was so unloyal." Mona shakes her head disappointedly. "Pretending to be someone else... You kissed Jordan!? How could you? You manipulated everyone." Katie begins to laugh historically.
"Jordan is just a low life. The idiot turned me down. Leaving me on the side of the road like an animal. Because why? He said he loves you!" Mona's frustration becomes heavier. "YOUR JEALOUS OF ME?" Katie rolls her eyes. "Jealous? Of you? Fuck off. Not even close."
Mona begins to tear up. "Everyone mourned for you. So who is buried there?" Katie shrugs. "Someone who probably didn't deserve a life. It's called acting sweetheart." Mona begins to bite her tongue and stare viciously at Katie. "You got me now. Just leave everyone out of this."
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Meanwhile, at the front entrance, they spot two men in skull masks patrolling around the front. John and Bailey hide, watching in a bush. "Let's do this." They begin to stealthly run toward them using the forest as hiding spots. The two guards begin to split apart as one starts to hear rustling coming from the forest. John gets his chance and grabs one of them from behind, pulling him into the forest. He shoots him in the chest and it kills him. John rips the mask off him, taking it. Bailey also does the same and they meet near the door to the factory.
Bailey places the mask over his head. "Not bad old man." John gestures his head to head inside. And they begin to do so.
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Back inside, Katie still pointing the gun at her, Mona shakes her head disappointedly. "Why don't you just shoot me already then." Just as Katie was about to pull the trigger, something fell in the distance of the factory catching her attention. Katie squints her eyes toward the darkness behind her. She begins to inspect. Mona noticed Tarni had been knocking things over trying to distract Katie. "If that is you Tarni, don't bother. I think you should have front-row seats to watch your friend die."
While this is happening, Abby comes out of nowhere and begins to move toward Katie stealthily without Katie realizing it. Abby holds a metal bar that looks like it came from a construction site as she hits her over the head, knocking her cold to the floor. Mona reacted panicked and shocked. Abby picks up Katie's gun and rushes toward Mona.
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Ghosted Murder
Mystery / ThrillerMona Washington (OC), an 18-year-old high school student is obliged to find out who murdered her best friend Tarni McGavin, with a little help from friend's and someone special in particular. Will they solve the case? Written on 26/04/2023 - Complet...