Minutes agoIn the dimly lit hospital corridor, a man garbed in black, his features concealed by a face cap and a mask, moved with a stride. His footsteps echoed in the eerie silence.He moved deftly into a hidden alcove as he got closer to the two burly men standing guard outside a medical room. From his vantage point, he observed their every move, his eyes glinting with cold calculation.The man in black took two syringes out of his clothing folds with a precision he had practiced. In one swift, fluid motion, he darted out of his hiding spot and plunged the needles into the necks of the unsuspecting guards. They were overtaken by a paralyzing substance, which caused them to pass out and fall to the ground.Now free, the man in black went into the hospital room and gently shut the door behind him. He crept across the room, sweeping his gaze over Billy, the prone figure on the bed, his face pale and drawn from being attached to so many tubes and wires.With a deliberate movement,
A police car carrying Doctor Tony slid through the pitch-black highway in the middle of a stormy night. Once a respected member of the medical community, the man in handcuffs now sat hunched over in shame and despair, his hands shaking beneath the stoic police officers who flanked him. With the media's insatiable appetite, the humiliating arrest that had occurred earlier that day had been a global spectacle.Doctor Tony's mind raced in disarray as the police car sped forward, its headlights slicing through the dark expanse. His pride was pierced by a dagger of questions that gnawed at his conscience.His humiliation was overwhelming, the scorn of the public bearing down on him like an insupportable weight. His once impeccable reputation lay in ruins, shattered by an impulsive act. Resentment and anger surged within him, directed at the boy who had inadvertently triggered this downfall.As he was lost in this torrent of negative emotions, a sudden, piercing screech shattered the ni
Billy took his time sipping his nourishing beverage, his pale, thin face a sharp contrast to his previous plump self. Liam's eyes sparkled with joy as he gazed at his friend, while Jeff maintained a neutral expression, though his happiness was evident.Suddenly, Billy pointed to a snack, his eyes gleaming with curiosity. "I want that blue one," he said, his voice weak but resolute. "I haven't tried it before."Liam's face lit up, and he eagerly darted towards the snack. But Jeff caught up to him quickly, yanking the snack away with a stern expression that stopped Liam in his tracks.ce."Billy can't eat anything yet," Jeff firmly stated in his tone "He just recovered and woke up. The doctor said he can leave the hospital in a few days."Billy rolled his eyes, a mixture of annoyance and resignation evident in his expression. Though he longed to satisfy his craving, he knew better than to argue with Jeff.The room fell silent once more, the tension palpable. Liam's joy gradually faded
Jeff strode into the cafe, his presence commanding attention. He spotted the person waiting for him, Detective Harris, a man with a hardened expression and a furrowed brow. Jeff's eyes narrowed, his gaze like a hawk's, as he made his way toward the detective's table."Why is the case suddenly closed?" Jeff asked, not even bothering with a greeting. His voice was like a sharp blade, cutting through the air.With a deliberate sip of his coffee, Detective Harris avoided looking at Jeff during their intense stare-down. He cleared his throat, his voice gruff and strained. "Jeff, I wanted to give you a call yesterday. The case was transferred to someone else."Jeff's eyebrows knitted together, his forehead creased in a frown. "What do you mean someone else? Aren't you doing your job?"A cold look flashed in Detective Harris's eyes, his jaw clenching. "The higher-ups asked us to retreat from the case. All I know is that it's been closed, even without a proper investigation."He had attempte
The Gradors?Who were they? Why did Professor Paul say something like that to Jeff?After some consideration, Jeff chose to see Professor Paul because there was no other way to get him to clarify.Jeff's relationship with Professor Paul is a strange one. They became inseparable after meeting on a hill and did not even see one another for years.But still, the feelings were still there.Jeff had never before been to Professor Paul's home in Starry City. This was the first time. Before ringing the bell, he fixed his gaze on the elegant yet understated Villa. A young lady came to open the gate for him.Professor Paul prefers to keep things simple and avoids flashiness, even though he is wealthy.Jeff heard some voices as soon as he entered the residence.Professor Paul wasn't the only way at home.Upon entering the living room, Jeff was not overly surprised to see Dragon, Spooky, Smartie, and Slim."What is going on with the Gradors?" Jeff stopped in his tracks, his cold gaze meeting wi
Jeff wondered why Professor Paul had hidden undergrounds in Arty City and Starry City when he was first introduced to Smartie and the others.He didn't want to be nosy then and didn't really ask them the reason.But after hearing all their stories, Jeff understood why they were all together. They all had the same objective and are familiar with the pain of losing a loved one.Jeff didn't know that Professor Paul had a sister nor the reason behind his disappearance years ago after they got to know each but it was very clear now... Professor Paul had a goal to achieve.He was also willing to assist, but something remains. Is this something that has anything to do with him?Even though he has nothing to do with any of this, why did Professor Paul insist that he join the group?Jeff wanted to ask this question, but Professor Paul assured him that he would provide as much information as possible at the appropriate time.The next day, Jeff arrived at school.Even though Billy was on the sic
"Why are you doing this?"They were on the balcony of the building with no one else around. Even though Jeff could feel the refreshing breeze, his raging rage persisted."What do you mean why am I doing this? I just came to ask you for lunch and this is what I get" Jamie answered, her eyes showing no remorse. "If you don't want to go with me, just say so."Jeff said, "I really do not want to say this, but you are going too far," his voice growing agitated. "You know how much your so-called fiance hates me and now you came to call me in front of so many students. Without a doubt, today's school forum will be lively.""Why did you start to care about things like this? Why are you getting irritated with the school forum when you did not mind being made fun of and harassed by Elias fans?""I'm not going to lunch with you if that's what you want to hear. I have something to attend to" Jeff didn't want to argue anymore, so he prepared to leave.However, Jamie stopped him before he could lea
While seated at the podium, Doctor William surveyed the students in the traditional medicine department. The day of the Medical Quiz was finally drawing near. He had been working extremely hard for years to give the traditional medicine department the same exposure as the modern medicine department, but all of his efforts had been in vain.The department of traditional medicine is in decline, but with Jeff and Billy's arrival, there is now some hope for them.Given that the semester was halfway through, everyone assumed that the Quiz served as the semester's final exam."We just need four students to participate" Doctor William's voice rang in the hall. Everybody has given it their all this semester, and I sincerely appreciate their involvement. The only way to demonstrate that the field of traditional medicine still has hope is to complete this quiz. The healing powers of traditional medicine remain intact, and it may even surpass the capabilities of modern medicine. Simply put, we