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Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: The Countdown Begins

I stood there, frozen in shock, as the reality of the situation sunk in. Who were these people? What did they want from me? And what did they mean by "we know what you are"?

As I stood there, trying to make sense of it all, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. I looked around my room, but there was no one there.

The silence was oppressive, weighing heavily on my shoulders. I knew I had to do something, but I didn't know what.

With a sense of trepidation, I began to clean up my room, trying to focus on the mundane tasks at hand. But my mind was racing with questions and fears, and I couldn't shake the feeling that my life was about to change forever.

As I worked, I kept glancing at the clock on my nightstand. The time seemed to be ticking away, each passing minute bringing me closer to the mysterious meeting at the old oak tree.

I tried to push the thoughts aside, focusing on the task at hand. But my mind kept wandering back to the note and phone calls. Who was behind them? And what did they want from me?

The questions swirled in my head, making me feel dizzy and disoriented. I stumbled, almost dropping the clothes I was folding.

As I regained my balance, I noticed something strange. A small piece of paper had fallen out of my pocket, fluttering to the floor.

I picked it up, smoothing out the wrinkles. It was a receipt from a local coffee shop, The Daily Grind. But there was a note scribbled on the back:

"Meet me at The Daily Grind at 2 pm. Come alone."

My heart skipped a beat as I realized that this must be another clue. But who was behind it? And what did they want from me?

I looked at the clock again, my mind racing with possibilities. I had a few hours before the meeting at The Daily Grind. What would I find there?

And what would happen at the old oak tree at midnight?

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