The ghost in the shadows
In the dark street of Paris, sirens wail in the distance. police scanners buzz with one name:
Damian
Another robbery
Same M.O.
She's getting cocky.
Detective Damian kael stares at the security footage -- Blurred, but enough to know it's her. Black hoodie. Gloved hand. No fingerprints. No mistakes.
*Unknown number*
Obsessing over me again, detective?
Catherine
Aww, you missed me?
I'm touched.
Damian
you robbed a central minister.
you're digging your own grave.
At an abandoned textile mill, footsteps Echo. Damian moves silently ,gun drawn .His phone buzzes again.
Catherine
Look to your left.
Behind the broken streetlight.
Damian turns, A tiny blinking camera stares back at him.
Catherine
Smile.
You're on live Tv, Handsome.
Damian
You're watching me?
Catherine
ALWAYS .
you frown to much, by the way.
Suddenly, a red file drop near exit 3. Damian rushes over and pick it up. It's what the stole. THE BAIT?
Damian
She's here.
she wants me to follow.
Catherine
Congratulations.
You found the decoy.
Damian
Where are the originals?
Catherine
Wouldn't you like to know ?
Rooftop cams activates. Catherine stands at the edge, face hidden, wind catching her hoodie.
Catherine
You always show up when I want you to.
Like a well-trained puppy.
Damian
One day you'll trip.
And I'll be there to catch you.
She holds up her phone.
Click.
Damian opens it. It's a photo of him-- taken seconds ago from that very rooftop.
Damian
You were this Close.....
Catherine
And still out of reach..
She throws a smoke bomb. When the clouds clear --- She's gone...
Damian
Next time, Ghost
I swear...
Far away, Catherine perches on another rooftop, watching the city lights below. She smiles, pulling down her mask..
Catherine
Try harder, Detective.
The real game's about to begin...
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