Chapter 2: Did you hear any strange noises last night?
Arriving at the convenience store for his shift, Sam’s mind was still entangled in these thoughts. The hours slipped by as he mechanically performed his duties, lost in contemplation. Before he knew it, the clock struck 10 p.m.
“Alright, Sam, you can clock out and go home now.”
Exhausted both physically and mentally, Sam welcomed the end of his shift. He nodded, changed his clothes in the locker room, and headed home with his backpack.
Despite his fatigue, he appreciated the decent salary for a student. Plus, the convenience store, open 24 hours, wasn’t far from his apartment.
It didn’t take long for Sam to return to his apartment.
The dimly lit hallway was quiet, as if devoid of other residents. Most neighbors lived their own lives, reluctant to share even a bit of their world.
Sam didn’t wish to interact with them either. His life was dangerous enough, and he didn’t want to invite any more trouble in this perilous world.
Sam fished out his keys, about to unlock his door, when he heard the creak of another door opening. It wasn’t his own, but the one behind him.
“Eh? It’s Sam.”
Sam stiffened momentarily before regaining his composure. Turning around naturally, he saw the figure standing in the doorway behind him.
She was the epitome of mature allure, with captivating eyelashes, enchanting eyes, and long hair that lent her an almost fairy-like charm. Dressed in a black lace-edged nightgown, her delicate shoulders and pronounced curves were hard to ignore.
“Yes, Miss Zoe,” Sam replied, consciously averting his gaze and maintaining a calm tone.
The sultry woman fixed her gaze on Sam. “You’re still a student, yet you come home so late. Have you been working?”
Sam nodded. “Yes… just got off work. Did I disturb you?”
She shook her head. “Not at all. I just got off work too. I was just surprised to see someone coming home at this hour. Have you eaten? I’ve just finished cooking. Would you like to join me?”
Sam smiled politely but declined as he opened his door. “I’ve already eaten, but thank you for the offer, Miss Zoe.”
She seemed slightly disappointed. “Oh well, I thought dining with a young person like you might make me feel younger. Thanks for the compliment, Sam. You’re quite sweet. Get some rest now; you’re still growing. Goodnight.”
Closing his door, Sam leaned against it and exhaled deeply, letting go of the polite facade.
An attractive, mature woman living alone, offering to dine together – it sounded like the prelude to an unusual plot twist. But Sam had declined, knowing all too well her true nature.
Zoe is a character exuding mature charm, a professional woman in the workplace.
In the game’s story, she and Sam initially take care of each other, soothing life’s discomforts and emotional upsets. Zoe often cooks for Sam and even helps with his laundry, including washing his underwear.
Their relationship grows increasingly intimate, culminating in a night of inebriated indiscretion that they cannot undo.
Interwoven desires and countless lies eventually shatter their fragile bond.
Zoe drugs Sam and murders him in his sleep, hiding his body under her bed as a nightly companion.
After arriving in this world, Sam has never spent much time alone with her, their interactions limited to brief morning greetings.
Despite his awareness of potential dangers, as the male protagonist, trouble seems to find him inevitably.
Who exactly left him a bouquet of flowers on the metro? The game’s female protagonists, it seems, are determined to intersect with his life.
Sam, now handsome, feels a certain helplessness. Despite his good looks, he’s burdened with troubles, all because of that accursed game.
Exhausted, Sam falls into a deep, heavy sleep.
“Wow, such beautiful cock. It would be a shame not to kiss it.”
“Mmm~~~”
“My goodness, how did it get even bigger and so hard?”
Accompanied by these strange sounds, Sam seemed to enter a bizarre dream, feeling as if something real was happening. But the exhausted Sam didn’t wake up from this odd dream state.
Until morning—
“Why is it wet again? Did I have another nocturnal emission?” Looking at his underwear, Sam scratched his head in frustration.
In the ten days since he arrived in this world, this seemed to have happened at least five times.
His socks were also missing, as if they had disappeared.
Although the original game never mentioned such events happening to him, Sam shrewdly guessed it might be related to the female leads of the game.
But how did they manage to enter his room and silently take his socks? And what was the deal with last night’s strange dream?
…
Sam began to feel uneasy about the safety of his apartment, entertaining the thought of moving out, but quickly dismissed the idea. Finding an apartment conveniently located near both school and work in this city was a daunting task.
And who could guarantee that changing his place of residence would prevent his socks or underwear from being stolen? As far as he knew, in this game, it seemed that only that convenience store was relatively safe.
After freshening up, Sam headed out for school. As he opened his door, he was greeted by his beautiful neighbor, also about to leave. Zoe, clad in her business attire, looked captivating.
Her black pencil skirt, suit jacket, and white blouse created the perfect image of a professional office lady, but on Zoe, it was particularly alluring.
Sam greeted her calmly and politely, “Good morning, Miss Zoe.”
Zoe, carrying a red shoulder bag and wearing high heels, showcased her slender legs in flesh-colored stockings. The subtle hue of her legs intertwined with the sunlight on the walkway, resembling a tantalizing delicacy, though Sam dared not indulge.
“Did you sleep well last night? It’s been quite hot lately,” Zoe asked casually.
Since it was a chance encounter, Sam had no reason to leave immediately and found himself walking downstairs alongside this charming woman.
“I slept okay, but it’s never enough,” Sam replied with a smile. “You know, teenagers never seem to get enough sleep. Sleepy in class, but wide awake after school. It’s a constant.”
“That’s typical at your age. I was the same when I was studying. ”
Throughout the descent, Zoe appeared normal, just a friendly and attractive neighbor.
However, a twist came at the bus stop. She looked up at the handsome Sam and asked, “Did you hear any strange noises last night?”
This unexpected question instantly reminded Sam of the bizarre sensation he felt the previous night. He pondered the purpose behind her question.
Did she also sense it? Or was she probing to see if Sam had noticed anything unusual?
Sam remained vigilant.
He feigned a thoughtful expression and shook his head. “Not really, just the usual heat.”
Zoe’s beautiful face broke into a charming, almost uncontrollable smile. “That’s good then…”
“Wait, did something happen last night?” Sam asked tentatively.
Zoe quickly shook her head. “Nothing important, maybe just a mouse scurrying around. Oh, there’s my taxi. I have to go now, goodbye.”
“Goodbye.”
Sam watched as Zoe got into the taxi. The polite smile on his face cooled off.
This beautiful female neighbor, she’s quite odd. Could it be that she possesses some sort of special supernatural ability?
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