The noise must be coming from the radio the owner placed under the counter. The signal here is not good enough, that it takes up more effort to concentrate on the words the reporter wishes to convey. I can feel my eyebrows drawn slightly furrowed as I try to listen…
'A nineteen-year-old male college student was reported missing three nights ago within the town of Elwesburgh. The police suspect the missing boy's disappearance is conducted by the Elwes Predator. All families shall keep their doors and windows locked at all times, as warned by all authorities.'
The lady in front of me lets out a helpless sigh as she listens to the news. She must be concerned too living in this town where a serial kidnapper has not yet been arrested.
She packs the paper bag and passes it to me while she warns me, "Be careful out there, boy."
