The police officers were gathered around Mr Jones's lifeless body, and examining his body accompanied by the receptionist. After seeing the video recording, Richard declared that both the receptionist and the female staff would be under surveillance on his and Mike's watch until the killer was caught.

"Before we were entering this motel, I noticed that this motel doesn't have CCTV cameras. But why?" Mike questions with an eyebrow furrowed.

"Sir, For two weeks, the CCTV cameras were acting up because of the crazy weather. And then, out of nowhere, they completely broke down last week! When I suggested getting new ones, the owner flat-out refused. He thinks it's a waste of money," the receptionist revealed with a sigh.

Meanwhile, Richard was glancing at the deep wound in the abdomen. Then he took out his phone and began to click the photos of Mr Jones every body part. After clicking the photos, he stood up from the bathroom floor, stepped out of the bathroom and met Mike and the receptionist in the room.

"Mike, call the forensics team to gather the fingerprints of the killers from the dead bodies and this room," Richard instructed him.

"Okay, sir," Mike replied, taking out his phone. However, he realized that he couldn't get any network signal. He looked up at Richard and said, "Sir, I'm unable to get any network signal on my phone."

"What? Has the weather gone crazy again?" Richard said in frustration.

The receptionist rushed towards the window and saw a dangerous snowstorm outside.

Meanwhile, everyone was instructed to sit in the hall until police officers examined the Mr Jones's dead body. The group were still surprised by the unexpected revolution.

"Now, I can connect all the pieces that why the receptionist was anxious since Alex called the police," George said while placing his hand on his chin.

"If he is not the killer then who is the killer?" Emma said in annoyance.

"Maybe one of the staff here?" Jack said and Lily nodded.

Alex was sitting in the hall with everyone else, but it seemed like he wasn't paying attention to the conversation. His mind seemed to be preoccupied with something else. As the conversation went on, everyone became more engaged, and they forgot about Alex and Emily's presence. Eventually, Alex gestured for Emily to follow him to the waiting room. Emily nodded and they both quietly made their way there.

Once they arrived in the waiting room, Emily noticed a questioning look on Alex's face. Curious, she asked him if he had something on his mind.

"Let's sit down first," Alex replied, taking a seat in an armchair. Emily followed suit and sat beside him.

As she settled into the armchair, Alex fixed his gaze on her and asked, "Why did you want to go to the storage room?"

Emily leaned in closer to him and whispered, "I saw a few drops of blood on the corner of the storage room doorway."

Alex's eyes widened with curiosity. "Really?" he asked. "And how did you manage to find the keys to the storage room lock?"

Emily was sitting in the comfortable armchair, gently brushing her tiny hair from her forehead to her ear, while she recounted her recent experience to Alex. "When the receptionist led the police officers to the outhouse, I seized the opportunity to sneak towards the storage room. As I arrived there, I noticed that the bloodstains on the doorway of the storage room were gone. Suddenly, a staff member came out from the storage room. I quickly hid myself in Mr. Jones's room, which was located in front of the storage room. Once the staff member left the storage room, I cautiously emerged from Mr. Jones's room. It was at that moment that I saw a key lying on the floor outside the room. I believe the key was accidentally dropped by the staff member. That's how I found the key to the storage room."

Alex watched Emily in puzzlement as she recounted her experience. After a moment of silence, he said, "Evelyn, is it possible that you've also been reincarnated in this world?"

Emily looked at him in disbelief, not quite sure if she had heard him correctly. "What do you mean, Alex?" she asked, rubbing her head where something had knocked it.

He took a deep breath and continued, "My name was Noah before reincarnated in this fictional world. Even if you haven't been reincarnated in this world, still I want to confess this to you."

Alex felt relieved as he confessed his secret to Emily. However, she was dumbfounded to learn that Alex had also been reincarnated in this world, just like her.

"Alex, sorry, I mean Noah. I have also reincarnated in this fictional world, and my real name is Emily," she hastily said.

Alex's face lit up with joy when he heard that Emily had also been reincarnated like him. "I knew it! Emily, I can't express how happy I am that you've also been reincarnated in this world," he said, clasping her hands in excitement.

"I feel the same way," Emily replied with a smile.

"So, the silent killer is not among us!" Alex exclaimed.

Emily nodded in agreement, relieved that they were not suspects.

Suddenly, Alex's smile disappeared, and he turned serious. "Have you heard of Damon Shadowcast?" he asked.

Emily's smile also vanished, and she replied, "Yes, I'm aware of him. He's the one who reincarnated us in this fictional world."

Alex realized something and whispered to her, "Emily, if we don't head back to the hall now, everyone there will suspect us. Let's go."

Emily nodded in agreement.

As they got up from their seats, Alex leaned in and whispered in Emily's ear, "There are many things I need to discuss with you. Can we meet in your room tonight? Please don't misunderstand my intentions. I just want to talk about the killer and the demon."

Emily's face lit up as she replied, "I'm glad you brought this up because I've been wanting to discuss it with you too." Together, they silently made their way to a couch and sat down.

Amidst them, Jules was sobbing uncontrollably, and everyone around her was trying to console her. Her son lay sleeping on a couch, unaware of the chaos around him.

"Jules, please hold yourself together. You need to be strong for your son," Emma said, as she patted her back. Meanwhile, the sound of footsteps grew louder, and the group turned around to see police officers and the receptionist making their way towards them.

Once Richard, had everyone's attention, he announced that all the guests could finally retire to their rooms without fear. He and Mike had taken on the task of ensuring everyone's safety for the night. Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, everyone had to spend another night at this motel. However, Richard promised that they would do everything in their power to safely transport everyone to their respective homes the following day.

George expressed his concerns and doubts, questioning whether Richard and Mike were trustworthy and how they could be sure of their safety through the night. Richard calmly and confidently assured George that he and Mike would stay watchful throughout the night, ensuring everyone's safety. He requested George and the other guests to trust him and Mike completely.

Despite their doubts about their survival, everyone followed the police officer's order and went to their motel room.

Alex and Emily have recently discovered a secret about each other that has been hidden for quite some time. However, their joyous reunion is short-lived as they find themselves in a race against time to uncover the identity of a dangerous killer before they become his next victims. The pressure is mounting, and they must use all their wits and resources to stay alive and bring the killer to justice before it's too late.

To Be Continued...

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