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Chapter 2 - Introduction

Lezville Bay is situated on the rich northern shoreline of Falcon County, Troncester. It is constructed at the foundation of the vast Mount Sturmeny, it is a seaside town, home to the Berry Moon Farm, which used to deal in Sheep and Cow meat for all of Troncester to appreciate. This small town has a Small Falcon County Sheriff's Office, a Falcon County Bank, and a small motel Lezville Prime Motel. Lezville is a nice resting place for late-night drivers. 

As indicated by the radio channel Proto-networks, the new mayor of Lezville Bay is Tyler J Newman. 

Lezville Bay is a typical small town found in rural areas across the country. Lezville Bay is much more modernized than other towns in Falcon County, such as Duskrock. There are several stores that operate in Lezville Bay, like Will K Barber, Billy's fast food chain, and many more in the south end of the town. It appears that Lezville Bay experiences far less crime than other areas in Falcon County. 

However, despite the friendly image portrayed, Lezville Bay is filled with corrupt local police who are known to work for Troncester business tycoons for their money. There is one big case that had shaken the whole country, The Murder of Robin Presley Matthew.

8:25 AM, Monday. Summer Hill Cemetery.

"How… How does this happen?" Matthew is talking to himself, sitting near Robin's grave. "You are not that weak… You are not the one who wrote that suicide note" He started talking to her like she was in front of her, "Everyone loves you… Who did that?". 

"There must be something. It can't be suicide. Who might have killed her, and how can I prove that?"  Matthew stood up and walked away from the grave.

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9:12 AM, Monday. Fiery Clove Burger.

Sitting in the restaurant, Karl and David are having their regular meal with normal everyday talk. A pretty blonde waitress walked towards them with coffee. Things seem pretty normal at first, but all changes fast. 

David started to stare at the TV screen. There was a piece of news going on about the suicide of Robin P Matthew. His eyes were focused on the hanged body.

"What are you staring at?" Karl asked. He was confused seeing David so focused.

"I know her. She's Matthew's wife... I don't think it is a suicide" David was still focused on the TV screen. David was once a psychology professor, and his knowledge does not allow him to see this situation as a suicide.

"Who is Matthew??" Karl thought. He does not know him, "...Why are you so sure that this is not a suicide?" He questioned David.

"A person who is going to end his or her life cannot write the suicide note in that much detail" David moved towards Karl. "There is definitely something…" When David was about to complete his sentence, He got the call. 

"Who's that?" Karl ask. 

"Matthew… The dead lady's husband". 

"Let's go," David said after he hung up. 

Karl was confused but he followed David outside to the parking area, without asking any questions. David searched for someone and then they both walked toward a black Jeep Wrangler.

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"What happened?" David said, sitting in the front seat. "This is Karl. My friend" He briefly introduced him briefly.

"... I need to show you something" Matthew gave David the piece of paper that he received in the mail from his wife Robin. It was a handwritten letter. He and David were confused seeing the letter. 

"If she wants to say something why didn't she tell me face to face or send me a text message" Matthew talk to himself.

David passed the letter to Karl, and he started reading it. 

Dear Matthew, 

I know you miss me. I know you love me. Don't worry... I am always with you like the air.

We can't save the ones we love, we can do nothing because we are not powerful enough to do anything against them. They have power. We have to beat them but not with the power. We need to use their power against them. 

Love

Robin

"Who is them?" Karl and David asked in unison.