Detective Sam:The Missing Kid
Writes Deborah@deborahlukman762938
21 days ago
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Detective Sam's phone buzzed with an urgent call from the police dispatcher. "Detective Sam, we have a missing child case. 10, year old Jack went missing from his home in the suburban area. Parents are frantic."
Sam grabbed his notebook and headed to the scene. Upon arrival, he met the distraught parents, Mark and Sarah. They described Jack's routine and the last time they saw him.
Sam began investigating, asking questions and gathering details. He noticed a possible lead a suspicious stranger seen near the neighborhood park.
As Sam dug deeper, he learned that Jack was a bright and curious kid who loved playing soccer and reading adventure books. He was a bit of a loner but had a close knit group of friends at school.
Sam spoke with Jack's teacher, Mrs. Thompson, who described him as a responsible and kind student. However, she mentioned that Jack had been acting withdrawn in class lately, seemingly preoccupied with something.
Sam wondered if this change in behavior might be connected to Jack's disappearance. He asked the parents if they'd noticed anything unusual.
Sarah mentioned that Jack had been receiving mysterious letters in the mail, which he'd immediately tear up after reading. Mark hadn't thought much of it, but now it seemed potentially significant.
Sam's team managed to piece together some fragments of the letters. One phrase caught Sam's attention: "Meet me at the old oak tree at sunset."
Sam suspected that the sender might be someone close to Jack or someone who had been stalking him. He asked the parents if they knew of an "old oak tree" significant to Jack.
The parents exchanged worried glances, and Mark mentioned a old oak tree in the nearby park where Jack often played.
Sam and his team headed to the old oak tree, where they found a note: "Jack is safe. Wait for further instructions." Sam's instincts told him that this could be a ransom demand or a clue to Jack's whereabouts.
The kidnapper called Sam, saying, "The shadows are hungry, Detective. And they're craving something precious. You have 48 hours to find the Golden Dragon. Fail, and the boy's screams will be the least of your worries."
Sam's grip on the phone tightened. "Who is this? What do you want with Jack?"
The voice laughed, the sound like ice cracking. "The boy is just a pawn. The real prize is the treasure. Find it, and you might just save him. But be warned, Detective, the path is treacherous. The crocodiles are waiting."
Sam's team researched the Li family's history and found a connection to an old, abandoned mansion on the outskirts of the city. They assembled a team to investigate the mansion, searching for any clues that might lead them to Jack and the treasure.
Upon arriving at the mansion, Sam's team was ambushed by the kidnapper's henchmen. Guns blazed, and Sam's team fought back, but they were outnumbered. Sam managed to shield Jack, but they were vastly outgunned.
Just as it seemed hopeless, a rival gang, led by a mysterious figure, took down the kidnapper's henchmen. In the chaos, Sam grabbed Jack's hand and pulled him to safety. They dodged bullets and debris, making a break for the door. Miraculously, they emerged unscathed, leaving the two gangs to fight it out.
With the kidnapper neutralized, Jack was finally reunited with his overjoyed parents. Realizing the danger had passed, they decided to relocate to another country, starting fresh.
As Sam watched them leave, he couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Justice had been served, and Jack was safe. The Golden Dragon's fate remained a mystery, but for Sam, the case was closed.
With Jack's parents by his side, Jack looked up at Sam and smiled. "Thank you, Detective."
Sam smiled back, nodding. "You're welcome, Jack. Stay safe."
And with that, the case came to a close...
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