Resident Evil Dark Files: Raccoon's Shadow

Cannibal Killer Strikes Again

Hello everyone! Wow! we are finally here! And I am so happy to introduce you to my third story and the first book of my Dark Files series. I want to thank you all who have been asking me about this story; because of you, we are here today with chapter one of this story, and what a story we are in for! So, get comfortable, kick up your feet and be ready for a long ride because this is the start of a very long story. Without further stalling, please enjoy this chapter (it's a short one, but I promise the next one will be longer!)

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"Good morning, everyone. I'm afraid I have some sad news this morning."

I stirred my thoughts and eyes away from the stove and towards the tv behind me, where the newscaster's mournful eyes stared through the screen. The grey suit she wore dulled her eyes even more and made the silver in her hair shine.

"Another body was found early this morning by two hikers in the Raccoon Forest district. Police have reported the victim's name as Tonya Lipton and marked her as the third victim in the cannibalistic serial killings."

My full attention was stuck to the tv, entirely forgetting about the fried eggs cooking behind me.

Another victim? So soon?

"Her body was discovered by two locals early this morning. Chief Irons made a statement in regards to the case earlier today."

The fat, old man appeared on the screen. I couldn't help but notice the heavy bag under his eyes as he spoke; it made him even creepier...if that's even possible. A disgusted shiver trickled down my spine. I never liked him—always thought he was a walking lawsuit ready to snap.

"Miss. Lipton's body was discovered at approximately eight twenty-four this morning by two locals in the area," his curt voice trickled over to where I stood. "They stumbled upon Miss. Lipton's mutilated body just off the trail. I can't say anything more as it is still an active case, but just know that we here at the R.P.D. are doing everything we can to find whoever did this."

His face faded out and was replaced once more with the female reporter. "In other news today," her voice perked up, "the spring fair is coming to town this weekend in Victory Park. Flowers, rides and food—"

—The fire alarm blared overhead, and the smell of smoke filled my nose. I jumped around and noticed the burning eggs and snatched up the pan, and threw it under the faucet. As soon as the cold water hit the pan, black smoke billowed into my face, making me cough.

"Are you trying to burn the house down before noon?" Mom's hurried voice scraped against my ears as she swiped up the dish towel and waved it in front of the fire alarm.

The eggs were charred black as coal and smelt like something you'd drag out four-day-old garbage. I gagged and scraped the food into the trash, turning my head away as the smell wafted into my face. "Sorry, I was listening to the news."

"What else is new?" I heard her mumble as she tossed away the towel and hurried around the kitchen while tying up her hair and fixing her dress shirt.

"They found another body this morning. They say it's the third one connected to the cannibal killings."

That paused mom for half a second before she resumed getting ready for work. "Oh? Really? That's...awful...I feel sorry for the family...where did I put my glasses?"

My eyes shifted to her glasses atop her head. "Check your head."

Her fingers patted her forehead before resting on her glasses. "Oh, thank you! I need to run into the office today. I'll be late again, so don't wait up for me with dinner, OK?" She turned to me with a sad smile stretching across her face.