Lily and Lucas sipped their coffee, trying to calm their nerves. The door swung open, and Emily, a classmate with an enigmatic aura, walked in. She spotted them and approached, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "What are you two doing here?" she asked, noticing their tense demeanor.
Lily hesitated, unsure if she could trust Emily. But something about her kind eyes made her open up. "We're being followed," Lily said, her voice barely above a whisper. Emily's expression turned serious, and she nodded. "I think I can help you. I've been researching strange occurrences in town."
Lily's eyes widened as Emily pulled out a folder filled with newspaper clippings and notes. "I've been tracking a pattern," Emily said, her voice low. "I think it's connected to the book you're looking for." Lucas leaned in, intrigued, as Emily began to explain her findings, revealing a surprising depth of knowledge.