The Reign of Zane Gardner

Chapter 269 - Under the Eclipsed Moon

When night fell, Zane put his plan into action. The air was cool and the streets were bathed in the soft, eerie light of the full moon.

As he stepped out of James's house, a few curious eyes followed his every move, peering out from behind curtains and half-opened windows.

Some of these residents were part of an online chat group, a virtual neighborhood watch of sorts.

The notifications started buzzing as soon as Zane left the house.

One of them quickly typed, "Look out your window, my assumption was right. He left just as the lunar eclipse started."

"Really?" came a swift reply. The sender rushed to their window, pulling back the curtains just enough to get a clear view of the street. "His movements are very suspicious. What if we follow him to see what he's up to?"

"That's a great idea," another agreed.

Without hesitation, a few of them decided to act on their suspicions.

They kept their distance, staying a few dozen meters behind Zane, careful not to draw attention to themselv