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Chapter 47
It's been almost a month since we uncover Theodore Burnett's identity as the serial killer. Burton Grove is now finally back to normal with it's population coming back. I've never been happier to hear the laughters of the children back in the streets, playing, running around. Social gathered around now back, people are starting to enjoy life in Burton Grove. In fact, as a celebration, and commemoration to the dead.
The city council scheduled a weeklong celebration. It will include a three-day festivity with dance and singing competitions, market fare, and live bands, and costume parade. Our whole department was busy planning the security for entirety of the celebration. We were pulling some all-nighters to make sure that everything was covered.
"Remember, boys. We still have to stay on high alert. Theodore Burnett is still out there. We can't be too careful." Captain Hansen stated.
"Captain, I have a cousin who's good in computer programming. He suggested that o
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The Jackson Valley police searched Theodore's body in the river, but they never found him. There was no trace of evidence that he survived and made it to the other side of the river. Some of us wanted to assume that he's already dead, but it will be stupid of us to do that without a body to prove it. The hunt for Theodore Burnett continues.There's nothing we can do right now, so Grayson and I went back to Burton Grove. Coming home is like coming to back my problems. At least when we were in Jackson Valley I don't have to think of Oliver, and Mary Sue all the time. I was able to rest my brain even just a little bit."Welcome home, brother." Captain Hansen gave Grayson and I a day to take a rest after what we experienced in Jackson Valley. As soon as I entered our house, Jeffrey and Mark welcomed me with a hug."Oh, I missed you, guys." My family is the only thing that anchors me. They are the reason why I am still fighting this war that we may never win.
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-Flashback-"Look at him. He always thinks that he's better than everyone around him.""You're right, he's like a freak. Only worst. At least freaks thinks that they are too different than what the society thinks is normal. He thinks that everybody is different from him. That no one can compare to him.""Just stay away from that one, he's a very bad news. Look at his eyes, it's soulless."Theodore can hear the conversation of the students sitting not far away from him. He could even care less that they don't like him. In his mind, people always hates someone better than them.His parents are out for a camping trip, and this the perfect time for him finally exact his plans. After his classes, Theodore went on a road trip. By nightfall, he arrived at the location of his parents' hunting cabin. Quietly, while his parents are sleeping, Theodore snuck into the cabin.Unlik other children who sneak into their parents' cabin just so they can join t
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Melissa doesn't want to talk to me. No matter how many times I tried to approach her, she would just walk away from me. She won't even tell our brothers or our parents why. It's bad enough that Oliver and I are still not talking to each other, now two of the most important people in my life are mad at me.The problems with the serial killer is already getting too much out of hands. Every law enforcements in the country are already in high alert. Theodore Burnett proves to be tougher than he looks. The fact that his body hasn't been found only proves that he could still be alive."Chris, what did you do to Melissa?" Mark asked as soon as I opened the door. I was on my way to work, but I know my brother. He won't let me leave until he got the answer he wanted."I saw her with Oliver, I got angry." I responded with my head down."Why did you get angry? Oliver was your best friend. You knew him since you were a kid. Of all people that you could trust not to h
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Theodore got away, and now, the whole Miller Valley is on high alert. Everyone was warned to lock their doors, and keep every member of the family indoors. Those who has to go out were not allowed to walk alone. Each citizen was also required to bring their citizen identification card.Oliver and I decided stay longer in Miller Valley. We can't leave until Theodore Burnett was finally caught. He already took so many lives, and he cannot be allowed to be free any longer."You got him, right? You're sure that you winged him?" Oliver asked. He looked anxious that we still hadn't found Theodore. Miller Valley is a considerably large city. It is only understandable that it'll be hard to find someone who is hell-bent on not being found."Yes, I winged him. I'm certain of it. Wherever he is right now, he'll be needing medical supplies for himself. That's why I told the captain to keep an eye out on every pharmacy, doctors, and nurses in the city.""God, I want t
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