Ghost of Glasgow: Immortal Stonekeeper Case Files #2 (2023) Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Partners

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Jonathan walked out into the living room, where Anya was comforting the sobbing vampire on a plain-looking sofa. He sighed softly. To be rid of an abuser was a good thing, no doubt about that. But the loss of someone who you were supposedly meant to spend your life with was still painful. “Thank you so much… Thank you.” Madam Wright shook uncontrollably, her words barely comprehensible through the blur between her sobs and a unique-sounding Scottish accent. “I… I don’t know how much longer I could’ve taken his beatings… How can I ever repay you?” “Well, you can always leave us positive feedback at the supernatural hotline.” Jonathan grinned. “You willingly revealed yourself by leading us to the evidence just so you could escape your husband. You were lucky we realised that the true monster was someone else.” Anya patted the woman gently. “That was very risky… and brave of you.” Jonathan gave them a wry smile. “Anya, Forensics are almost done with the evidence collection. Shall we—” A woman walked up briskly to the investigators, cutting them off abruptly. “Detectives, Forensics have found something else in the backyard,” she said urgently. “Please take a look.” The investigators followed her out. Jonathan furrowed his eyebrows as he took in the sight before him. The ground had been dug up, revealing the mummified remains of a woman. For better or for worse, the majority of her corpse had been preserved, which only made it look even more repulsive. “Well, that certainly put a twist in today’s events. Wasn’t expecting two cases on the same day…” he mumbled. “What do you think, Anya?” “Whoever this is, she has magic.” His partner pointed at the warm glow around her body. “Light magic, to be specific. Could’ve been a witch.” “You have a good third eye on you.” He chuckled dryly. “Light magic, huh? I suppose the lich couldn’t have been the murderer.” “Indeed.” Anya nodded. “All that light would’ve torn his blackened soul into shreds.” “ No! ” A hysterical scream cracked the humid air as a figure shot past both of them, falling to her knees. “The deceased is Mylis Wright,” the forensic lead’s cool-sounding voice drifted by Jonathan’s ears. “Preliminary analysis shows that she has been dead for about sixty years.” “Mylis Wright?” Anya looked at her incredulously. “Hang on, the missing witch in that sixty-year-old cold case?” The Paranormal Forensics nodded grimly. “Yes, the very same. It seems we’ve finally found her body after all these years. Poor Morevia…” Jonathan cast a look of pity at the bawling vampire who had to be dragged away from her sister’s corpse. He whispered a prayer of condolence before bending down to examine the corpse. Electrical sparks hopped between his fingers and the corpse as he hovered his hand over the sunken cheekbones. He turned its head to the side, examining a strange symbol branded on its cheek. The man tilted his head slightly, feeling a faint force pull his hand towards it. Curiosity took over. For better and for worse, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish… Jonathan gasped audibly and pulled his hand away. He shook his head, trying to clear it from the strange voice that had just spoken in his mind. Jonathan looked at his hand again, but nothing had changed. “Jon, you alright?” Anya scurried over, kneeling beside him. “What happened? Why did you yell?” “I… I did?” Jonathan mumbled. “I’m fine, I think.” “Well, let’s not get in the way of our forensics.” Anya helped him up. “We have a new case on our hands. Come on, let’s discuss this somewhere more comfortable.” The relic on her neck glowed slightly as she formed a triangle with her fingers. Red light fizzled around her fingertips before she broke the connection. An oval portal burst out from her hands immediately. Jonathan followed Anya and walked through the portal. ~ ~ ~ The air was saturated with the smell of coffee beans and Earl Grey. Thankfully, there weren’t many people sitting around at this time of the day, or the duo would’ve had