The Investigator
The instant the room plunges into darkness, Evelyn crouches low and feels her way along the wall toward the exit, using the commotion to mask her movements. She prepares herself to confront whoever—or whatever—might be approaching from the hallway.The witness abruptly springs to his feet, sending his chair clattering to the ground. His anxiety turns to fury as he charges at Evelyn, prompting her to act quickly to neutralize the threat.The junior officer, his voice unsteady, interrupts once more. “Detective, the evidence locker has been compromised. It’s urgent you come right away.” Evelyn faces the choice of leaving the witness to address the critical breach.The witness leans closer, his expression intense as he murmurs, “I know who’s responsible. It’s someone from your own precinct, someone you’d never suspect.” Evelyn must choose whether to press him for a name or take a step back to process the implications.