Glowing Eyes

Chapter 6

No One's POV

    The next day a reporter arrived nervous to work. "Why so scared?" asked a co-worker. "I have to report on the recent murder. Ii know it sounds stupid but I'm scared that if I report on the murder I'll get killed too." she explained. Her co-worker simply laughed it off and assured her that she'd be fine. The reporter looked over her notes as she walked into the recording studio. "Are you ready Jane? We air in less than a minute." her boss said. "Yes let's do this." Jane sighed. She grabbed the microphone and began her report.

    "Good morning Summerton! I'm Jane Monroe with your daily news! A recent report of a gruesome murder has arisen. Local authorities claim that four people were brutally murdered in their home last night. Chief Castro states that each victim was found missing an eye as well as an ear and a lung. Castro reports that the victims were cut open and the killer used their blood to write "Une belle mort" on the walls. Officers are still trying to find the meaning of this message which they assume is in another language. In an interesting turn of events police say that although any type of murder is wrong this particular murder helped them find countless missing paintings which were discovered at the crime scene. This including priceless works such as the Mona Lisa and Van Goghs Starry Night which have been missing for weeks now. The victims have not yet been identified and officers have no leads as to who the killer might be. Another message was also left at the crime scene which has absolutely confused police. "Glowing Eyes" was written in blood in one of the victims rooms. The Summerton Police Department is now referring to the killer as Glowing Eyes and they advise that residents lock all windows and doors in order to remain safe until the Glowing Eyes is found. I'm Jane Monroe and this has been your daily news!"

Main POV

    I stared at the screen not sure of how I was felt. The people I killed had been infamous criminals! That did explain the paintings though. I leaned back into the couch glad that the police didn't have any leads. I'm surprised they haven't decoded my message yet though. Any one with Google Translate could figure it out! I guess my name is Glowing Eyes now. I suppose I kind of named myself when I wrote that though. I got off the couch and walked to the kitchen to make myself a sandwich.

No One's POV (again)

    After a few days the Police Department finally decoded the message. "My theory is was that the criminals had some enemies who finally tried to get revenge." said one officer. "That theory could still work..." the boss trailed off. Other officers in the room sat impatient, waiting for an answer. "Come on boss! What's it mean?!" someone finally shouted. The boss left his thoughts and grabbed a slip of paper. "The original message was 'Une belle mort' and we have now determined that it's French for 'a beautiful death." he explained slowly.

    Later that night Jane Monroe stepped up to the mic again. This time her anxiety had subsided as she saw hope for the killer's capture. "I'm Jane Monroe and this is your evening news! The chief of police has just reported that the code has been broken and he's released the details. The writing found at the scene has been translated to say 'a beautiful death'. Police are still searching for more evidence but as the chief reports their
Khopes are running low. Officer Stewart's claims that the case is hitting a dead end and will probably be closed. Officer Doe explains that the department doesn't know enough information about the victims except that they were grand thieves and a possible enemy may have killed them. What do you think? Enemy's revenge?    Random murder? Or perhaps the start of a town massacre? I'm Jane Monroe and this has been your evening news."

Main POV

    A few weeks later everything had returned to normal. It seems like everyone's forgot about the murder and even the police have marked the case as closed. After I found that out Poe told me it was time to go out again and leave a more lasting impression. Shadow of course wholeheartedly agreed and so I ended up being forced to agree too.