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Chapter 7 - Chapter 7: The Hidden Message

As they arrived at the precinct, Emily couldn't shake off the feeling that they were missing something. She decided to take a closer look at the piece of paper with the word "Eclipse" on it. The symbol in the corner of the paper had been nagging at her, and she was determined to uncover its meaning.

She examined the paper under a magnifying glass, searching for any hidden messages or clues. The symbol looked like a crescent moon with an arrow pointing towards the top. Emily's eyes narrowed as she studied it. She had seen similar symbols before, but she couldn't quite place it.

Ryan leaned in to take a closer look. "What do you think it means?" he asked, his voice filled with curiosity.

Emily hesitated, her mind racing with possibilities. "I'm not sure, but I think it might be a code. Maybe it's pointing to a specific location or time."

Ryan's eyes widened as he looked at the symbol again. "You think it's a map?"

Emily nodded, her excitement growing. "I think it's possible. Let me see if I can find any matches."

She quickly grabbed a map of the city and began to study it. After a few minutes, she found a match. The symbol corresponded to a small park on the outskirts of the city.

"I think I found it," Emily said, her voice barely above a whisper. "The symbol is pointing to a park on the outskirts of the city."

Ryan's eyes met hers, and Emily could see the excitement in his eyes. "Let's go check it out," he said.

As they arrived at the park, Emily's heart was racing with anticipation. What would they find? Was it a clue, or just a wild goose chase?

The park was empty, except for a single bench with a small package on it. Emily's instincts told her to be cautious, but she couldn't resist the urge to open the package. Inside, she found a small USB drive with a note that read:

"Meet me at the old clock tower at midnight. Come alone."

Emily's eyes widened as she read the note. Who was behind this, and what did they want from her?

Ryan's voice broke the silence. "What does it say?"

Emily handed him the note, her mind racing with possibilities. "It's a meeting. At the old clock tower. At midnight."

Ryan's eyes met hers, and Emily could see the concern in his eyes. "You're not going to go, are you?" he asked.

Emily hesitated, her mind torn. Part of her wanted to go, to see what this was all about. But another part of her was scared, unsure of what she might find.