Dead Night Page #3

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the two ladies in a struggle.

That's when Martha

called the police.

Dr. Ramsey.

Is there such a thing

as pure evil?

I don't believe

that exactly.

But I definitely saw

something in Casey that...

I can't explain.

The events

are terribly tragic.

Too many people lost their

lives to a very sick woman.

But the fact remains

that there's still

a missing girl out there.

And there's a family who

does not have one ounce

of closure.

And that's terribly

frustrating

as lead detective

on this case.

So,

tell me a little bit

about yourselves.

Are you three in school?

What grade are you in?

Uh, graduated.

But these two are juniors.

Wow. Congratulations

on the graduation.

[cellphone ringing]

Hello?

Hi, Lily.

It's Casey.

Oh, hi, Casey.

I'm just calling

to let you know

that we made it

to the cabin safely.

You guys having fun?

Yeah.

We found an injured woman

in the woods.

Oh, that's terrible.

She's gonna be okay.

I called an ambulance.

Oh, Becky's a tough cookie.

I'm sure she'll be

helpful to you.

Becky is a tough cookie,

yes.

Yes, I will.

I... I'm losing you.

[breaking up] I'll call

you in the morning, okay?

[exhales]

Don't we usually say grace

before we eat?

Not usually.

Uh, yeah we do.

I think it's rude.

- Okay.

- I'm sorry.

We can say grace if that's

what you all like to do.

Take my brother's hand.

[wind howling]

Oh Lord, we thank you

for your many gifts.

And for this bounty

we are about to receive.

Please bless our family

and our new friends

joining us in this meal.

And bless our friends

and family everywhere.

Amen.

[everyone]

Amen.

Paramedics are on their way.

Paramedics?

Yeah. We need

to make sure you're okay.

Good idea.

- Is there anything left for me?

- Yep.

This is Mika Shan's cabin,

right?

Yeah.

How do you know Mika?

She rents this place out

to people who are dying.

I'm sorry.

Are you a renter?

I'm confused.

Which one of you is,

uh, sick?

Leslie.

You're not being

very cool right now.

Sorry?

Where did you say

you were renting again?

I didn't.

I'm not a renter.

That's not how

I know Mika.

- Then how do you know...

- Why were you in the woods?

Why are you

interrogating me?

Why don't we wait outside

for the ambulance?

I was in the woods.

On my way here.

Next thing I know,

I'm on your front lawn.

With your tongue

in my mouth.

Excuse me?

[laughs]

I'm kidding!

Kids,

go in the other room.

No. I'm not leaving you

in here with her.

Do you mind if I...?

All right, look.

I apologize.

I thought I was being funny.

But it wasn't funny.

You saved my life.

I'm sorry. I'm...

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

Okay.

Mm.

Feels good to eat.

What are you saying?

She's just complimenting

the food.

- It's good.

- Is it?

Yeah.

I'm two seconds away from

tying that lady to a chair.

Leslie,

could you sit back down,

please?

Leslie.

[gulping]

Okay. Grab your things.

Let's wait on the porch.

Fine.

[exhales]

[gasps]

[gasping]

No!

[thud]

Jessica!

Jessica!

[grunts]

[bones cracking]

[gasps, heavy breathing]

Nicely done.

[gasps]

Shh.

[bones cracking]

Jessica!

[nervous breathing]

[crying]

Jason?

[nervous breathing]

[wheezing, bones cracking]

Jess!

[roars]

[screaming]

[screams]

[heartbeat pounding]

[distant yelling]

Go!

Let's go, let's go,

let's go.

[eerie music]

Come on!

Come on!

Go!

Go, go!

Mom?

[nervous breathing]

[whispering]

Chill. Chill. Chill.

Okay, c'mon.

Gimme your hand.

You're okay.

Shh.

It's okay.

[distant footsteps]

Listen.

[nervous breathing]

If I leave for a second,

to see what's happening,

will you be okay?

[panting]

Hey!

[moans]

[roars]

Shh. Shh.

It's okay.

[worried breathing]

It's okay.

Shh. It's okay.

It's okay.

Hey!

Hey!

Hey, over here!

[thud]

What are you doing to us?

It's my turn, dear.

[gasping]

Feel that?

[demonic voice]

That's power, Casey.

Help! Help!

[worried breathing]

Shh.

[bones cracking]

Okay, come on.

[distant footsteps]

Shh.

They're above us.

We should run

while they're inside.

Don't leave me.

I'm not gonna leave you.

I think it's clear.

[screaming]

Hey, hey! Hey!

Hey, send help!

Help!

Hi, Casey.

Mika!

What are you doing here?

I just came

to check on you.

See how the house

is working out.

At 11:
30?

- Casey, I don't...

- What the hell is going on?

Calm down.

- Tell me...

- Ah! Casey! Casey!

What the f*** is going on!

[screams]

[grunting]

Awesome.

Look who's awake.

Mornin', hon.

Do you mind relaxing

a little while longer?

We're almost done here.

[heavy breathing]

How do I stop it?

How do I change them back?

At this point,

there's nothing you can do.

No, there has to be

a way to reverse it.

[cellphone ringing]

Hello?

Hey girl.

Getting close?

Uh, yeah.

I'm almost there.

About to lose service,

though.

Well, look.

It went great.

The ladies send their best.

I'll tell you all about it.

Did they clear the road yet?

They're about halfway through.

Good.

Get up here quick.

Leslie.

Oh my.

I underestimated you.

I have your girl.

You sure she doesn't

have you?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure.

Well, don't do

anything stupid.

I haven't touched

the boy yet.

Talk to your mother.

Mom!

Don't listen to her!

He's passionate.

[exhales]

Can we make an exchange?

Good idea!

You bring Mika up here

and I'll give you your son.

Deal.

Great.

See you in a few.

Thanks.

This is smart.

Who are the ladies?

Who are the ladies?!

The ladies?

Who are the ladies?!

No! No.

They have a, a home.

About a mile

or so into the woods.

Walk.

I'm hurt.

Okay, I give up!

Stop!

Go, get up.

I need to warn you,

though.

There's no way for me

to know what they'll do.

If they want you there,

they'll let you in.

But if they don't...

Can they help?

If there's a way,

they'll know how.

Uh, I'll stay here.

Give me your foot.

[intense music]

Casey.

Casey, wait!

Please!

Casey.

[whispers]

Casey.

[brush rustling]

Casey!

[screeching]

Casey!

[thud]

[distant sirens wailing]

Hey Paul,

up to the summit yet?

Can you confirm

multiple trees?

Copy.

I got past the first two.

But I might need some help

with this third one.

Looks like weather.

It's coming down

pretty hard up here.

Standby.

Sending backup.

Copy that.

[whispering]

Casey...

Hi, Casey.

Why don't you

put that thing down?

Lily? I'm...

Who are you?

I'm just a very old woman

who's been waiting

a very long time.

How's Becky?

Oh, she's sure grown.

She's gonna blossom

into a brand new person.

Come on.

It's so warm.

What's happening?

It's the rock.

It warms us.

It guides us.

Come this way, child.

[TV chatter]

The fact remains

that there's still a missing

girl out there.

How do you explain

something like that?

To answer this question,

one must look

at the passions

that inform

the murderous mind.

But to truly understand

the mind of a predator

we must examine her prey.

Mika Shan, a rental agent

and spiritual healer,

who Casey coaxed

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