The sheriff's hunt

chapter 78

Rachel paced back and forth in her living room, anxiously waiting for Tom to arrive. She had been frantically researching werewolves and their history in Maplewood since she stumbled upon the haunting revelations in the old diary. The more she delved into it, the more convinced she became that these supernatural creatures were the key to unraveling the mystery behind the recent attacks.

Finally, she heard the familiar ringtone of her phone, signaling an incoming call from Tom. Her heart skipped a beat as she quickly answered, her voice trembling with anticipation. "Tom, I'm so glad you called. We need to talk about what I found."

"Hey, Rachel," Tom's voice came through the line filled with curiosity. "Why did you come to the office earlier today? I was surprised to hear that you were here."

The question caught Rachel off guard momentarily. She had hoped to avoid this conversation, at least until they were face to face. "I...I didn't think it would be appropriate to discuss over the ph