Mystery · 13 chapters · by Royendgel Silberie · in russian
You stare at the open book, heart pounding as you realize its pages describe a mugging that hasn’t happened yet — tomorrow night, just blocks from here.…
Chapter 1: The Haunting Return
You stare at the open book, heart pounding as you realize its pages describe a mugging that hasn’t happened yet — tomorrow night, just blocks from here. The eerie silence of the library feels heavier. Suddenly, a loud thud startles you from the stacks. Someone's footsteps approach fast. You clutch the mysterious book tighter, knowing you must decide how to use this haunting knowledge before the unknown visitor arrives.
What happens next? Hide the book and confront the visitor · Quickly read more for detailed clues · Quietly slip away to avoid confrontation
Chapter 2: Confronting the Shadow
You slip the book under the counter just as the visitor rounds the corner—a tall, hooded figure whose steady gaze locks with yours. Their voice is low but urgent: "You shouldn’t have seen that. But now that you have, you need to listen." They reveal they’ve been tracking the same midnight books and warn that dangerous forces lurk in the shadows, eager to exploit the knowledge. This encounter shifts your dilemma from solitude to alliance, but trust feels risky. You must decide: accept their help, demand answers, or prepare to escape.
What happens next? Accept the stranger’s offer of help · Demand immediate answers about the books · Prepare to escape the library quietly
Chapter 3: Choosing the First Step
You pause, the worn map slipping slightly as realization floods your mind. These books returned after midnight—your secret unearthed—they don't just predict crime; they lay out the exact details of events that haven't happened yet. The weight of this knowledge presses down on you. To ignore it feels like condemning innocent people; to intervene risks your safety and possibly breaking the law. After a deep breath, you steel yourself and nod to the hooded figure. "All right," you say steadily. "I can't look away anymore. We have to try to stop this." The stranger pulls back their cloak, revealing a map marked with urgent red points around the city. "These locations tie to the crimes," they whisper. "We don’t have time to waste." The library’s dim light flickers overhead as you grasp the gravity of your choice, the quiet hum of the night pressing in. Your decision is clear—you must act, even if the path ahead is fraught with peril.
What happens next? Examine the marked locations on the map carefully · Ask the stranger for details about their own involvement · Secure the prophetic books before leaving the library
