Chapter 23. Target

The charm of horror only tempts the strong.

|~| Jean Lorrain.

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Stevens was right behind Ingersoll, shaking as he too held a letter.

Kory quickly slipped on her gloves and collected the notes from them, though that probably wouldn't do much good. Even if they hadn't already compromised it with their prints, she was certain The Mailman hadn't left his.

"Why did you send us these?" Ingersoll asked, this time her voice less sure.

Kory carefully opened the letter and together with Carter, they read.

'You're next, Mailman'

Both notes read. Kory cursed.

"You didn't send these did you?" Ingersoll asked.

"Why did you think we did?" Carter asked.

"The box said From Lieutenant Hannagan. I opened it and that was written on it. I.. I thought you were playing some sick joke or something"

"Why them? Because of the site?" Kory asked no one in particular but Carter still answered.

"Most likely. But why?"