The night shift. Not a good shift but the paycheck was good. All you have to do is to deal with the late night customers who would come by, read a book and then - hopefully - purchase the book that they are reading. There are rare moments where you would see customers taken a liking to their chosen book while others would search the shelves for their own book or more than one. You always know the readers; regulars of the bookstore but they prefer to read the book and the shoppers; there are two types. One would visit the store on their own time, buy one and come back after a month and the other one, they would always come by the store, asking the employees about a certain book or series. All in all, you have witnessed them more than the day shift. It was interesting to watch them, to be so immerse in their own world.
The night was still in its glory as customers come and go, scouting the books or take one and read it at the reading corner. Your manager had constructed the reading corner because she was tired of customers who would sit on the floor, blocking other customer's path to the shelf that they are wanting to reach. The reading corner was a success, to her and the customers. The readers are no longer blocking someone's path and customers who purchase their books, have no trouble whatsoever.
You and another employee was on the night shift, although he was nowhere to be seen so you have to cover the cashier and arranging the books. It was tough to balance but spending 5 years in the bookstore, you already got the hang of it. Several hours later, nothing happen and not a single gunshot or explosion was heard. It seems that the night is a peaceful night, alongside the full moon to illuminate the sky. The lights from the city buildings were brighter than the moon itself. The night sky was cleared and you had this feeling, a feeling that you missed seeing the stars. You waited as the night goes on until your shift was over.
When it was over, you took your hoodie and went to the window, climbing out from it and head to the roof. There was this nagging feeling that someone is watching you. You had memories of being hunted by guys who search for fun, thieves and odd characters. Staying away from the ground was your only safe option to avoid those characters. Just like the previous game that taught you, the higher you are from the ground, no one will notice you watching from above. Besides, who would follow a girl, climbing a building to the rooftop.
No one, right?
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Jhin had spent the last few hours, digging up other data about this mysterious girl. Nothing shows up and even asking politely to his sources, there was no answer. No one knew her. Not a single program was written about her. He grumbled lowly to himself. He was a wonderful hacker before becoming this. He knows everything what is going on around him. This girl, she infuriated him to do the point that her life has no meaning. If no one knows about her, no one will miss her. She will be one of his masterpiece.
The only information he could get was that she work an antique bookstore but her identity. There was none.
His sensors suddenly picked new movements on the bookstore. Peering over to his visor, he hacked the camera and try to find her amongst the place. The only thing he could hear was her voice. It was divine... but it will be much more when she would scream for help. Thinking about that, he had to figure out how to make her as his masterpiece. Then, the camera shows that she went out through the window.
An odd exit.
Nevertheless, he got off from his hiding spot and try to chase after her down.
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Vaulting over a balcony, you went to the ladder and climb upwards. There was a small gap to reach the top and you pulled out the grappling hook, aim and fire it. The hook was heading to the edge of the roof and it caught the edge. You got off the ladder and use the wall for support as you do a rope climb. It took you a few seconds to reach the edge. You have done this a lot of time and you would always make a small victory cheer to yourself but it was short lived when you heard something hit the building. It was on your right, wasting no time, you quickly scramble to get off the edge. That was the sound of a familiar gunshot.
Of course, you could take a peek and your mind immediately scream, "No! Don't do it!" Taking its advice, you search your pocket for a remote control drone. It was made by Cody and he had added a feature that would allow the drone to be invisible. You activated it and watch it floats right in front of you. The screen appears on your right arm, indicating that the camera is working well. You control the drone with your left hand.
The camouflage mode was activated and it flew towards the edge of the building. There was no sign of anyone there but... in the corner of the screen, those faint familiar red was caught by the camera. "No way.." You leaned forward, making sure the drone flew to its right. There it was. That figure you recognise. Who wouldn't thought that someone took notice of you? Especially a figure you know. You quickly reeled the drone back to you, storing it away.
You sat there, don't know what to do next. He already knows where you work but your home? He doesn't know that.
Does he?
Standing up, you decided to run to another location that is consider to be a safe house. If he was following you, it is better to lead him to a false home. That way you could be prepared of encountering him, on the second time.
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He... missed.
He never missed his shot! He always get his shot right and this girl, she was moving too much. It is becoming like a game, to him. A game of cat and mouse. He was the cat and she was the mouse.
Sounds like he is hunting her. Not giving up the chase, he tilt his head up, to stare at the building she was at. He wasn't fond of heights but it does sound like a good idea to head over to where she is. Perhaps he could lay a trap for her, to lure her in and if she does, he finally caught her. For now, he have to think about her, what will inspire him to make an excellent masterpiece for everyone - especially the cops - to see.
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A Bug in the System [ PROJECT: Jhin x Reader ]
FanficYou are not from this world and suddenly, you are thrown into another world. Nobody knows who you are and there are no files on you. Your mysterious appearance eventually caught someone's attention.