Chapter 5: Detective Thompson's Investigation
In a dimly lit room at the police station, Detective Mark Thompson sat behind his cluttered desk, a furrow etched across his brow as he poured over case files. The sudden sound of the door opening drew his attention, and Emily stormed in, her eyes filled with worry.
"Detective Thompson, I need your help," Emily implored, her voice quivering with urgency. "It's about Sam, she's missing, and I fear she's in danger."
Thompson leaned forward, concern etched in his features as he studied Emily. "Calm down, Emily. Tell me everything you know," he said, gesturing for her to take a seat.
As Emily recounted the events leading up to Sam's disappearance, Thompson's expression darkened. "This doesn't look good. I'll pull up the security footage from the area where Sam was last seen," he said, swiftly typing on his computer.
The grainy footage flickered to life on the screen, revealing a shadowy figure dragging Sam into a waiting car. Emily's gasp echoed in the room as she clutched the edge of the desk.
"That's Sam! That's her!" she exclaimed, her eyes wide with fear and tears.
Thompson's jaw clenched as he studied the footage, his mind racing with possibilities. "We're going to find her, Emily. I promise you that," he vowed, his voice unwavering despite the gravity of the situation.
As the footage looped, Thompson's dedication to solving the case intensified, his concern for Sam's safety growing with each passing second. This was more than just another missing person's case; this was personal. And Detective Mark Thompson was determined to bring Sam home, no matter the cost.
