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With a sense of confusion about the mysterious disappearance of the shadow, I returned to the crime scene where the female corpse was discovered. Unobtrusively, I began my other job as the Chief Medical Examiner.
The soil of Riverside was cold and damp; with each step I took, it felt as if I could hear whispers rising from beneath the ground. I crouched down, my fingers gently brushing over the moist earth, trying to find order amidst the chaos. The soil was mixed with not only the fragrance of nature but also an unsettling aura. The footprints were haphazard—some deep, some shallow—intertwined in a bizarre manner. Suddenly, a dim glimmer caught my attention. Cautiously, I approached, crouched down, and gently brushed away the dirt covering it. It was a small metal pendant, etched with strange patterns that appeared particularly mysterious under the dim light.
"The patterns on this pendant... seem familiar," I murmured.
I carefully placed the pendant into an evidence bag, suppressing my myriad questions as I continued to search through Riverside, hoping to uncover more clues.
In the crime scene, with poor visibility, the flashlight in my hand became my only reliance. The beam slowly moved across the ground, illuminating patches of trampled grass, some broken branches, and a few leaves that seemed to have fallen unintentionally. These details might seem trivial to others, but for a forensic examiner, they could be key to unraveling the mystery.
As the investigation deepened, my unease grew stronger. The absence of evidence, the destruction at the scene, the eerie female corpse, the chilling pendant, and that White Shadow that seemed to want to tell me something—all intertwined with the inexplicably vanished shadow—formed a unique memory of this night.
"Tap... creak..."
A faintly abnormal sound of footsteps seemed to come from behind me.
"Who?"
I quickly turned around but found nothing but empty space. I scanned my surroundings warily but saw nothing out of place. A sudden chill crept up from my feet and spread through my spine. A peculiar sensation told me that something—or someone—was watching my every move from the shadows.
I decided to leave this eerie clearing, but just as I turned around, a shadow flickered at the corner of my eye. I whipped back around only to see a dead tree swaying in the wind as if mocking my fear. I quickened my pace, eager to escape this unsettling place, yet my curiosity thickened like fog in the night.
"This case is not simple; it seems Nightmare is about to intervene!"
I tightened my trench coat and opened the car door. Glancing back at where the White Shadow had floated above Qingshui River, I resolutely climbed into the car.
The light in the Forensic Room was cold and glaring; the air was filled with the scent of disinfectant mingling with death's odor, creating a unique atmosphere. This was where life met death and where I preferred to be alone.
The female corpse lay on the Autopsy Table, already cleaned by my assistant. Her beautiful face appeared so serene as if she had merely slipped into an eternal dream. Yet her hollow chest silently accused her of injustice.
"Doctor Lin, everything is ready. As usual, I'll be outside; call me if you need anything," my assistant said as he handed me the Transfer Folder before quickly exiting the Autopsy Room.
I turned on the sound system in the Autopsy Room as usual; familiar lyrics filled the air: "Mom, take care of my red wedding dress; don’t let me die too early..." creating an eerie balance with today’s Autopsy Room.
I activated my miniature recorder and donned disposable latex gloves, preparing to begin the autopsy.
"It is now 1:29 PM on March 15th, 2066; I am officially starting the first autopsy for Case 314: Unidentified Female Corpse."
My hands were steady and practiced as I gently pulled back the white sheet covering her body and began a preliminary external examination.
"Height: 170 cm; weight: 50 kg; skin smooth; estimated age: approximately 20-25 years."
"The nasal cavity of the deceased shows little mud, algae, or mucus, indicating that the Qingshui River bank is the site where the body was disposed of, rather than the crime scene."
My gaze was sharp, not missing any subtle scars or abnormalities. Especially the open wound in the chest cavity and the color and condition of the surrounding tissue.
"The cavity where the heart should be is cleanly cut at the edges of the skin, not resembling a tear from external force but rather appearing to be made by a precise tool like a scalpel."
"Hiss..."
I inhaled sharply, quickly turning to grab a magnifying glass beside me, bending down to closely examine the chest cavity of the female corpse.
Time passed second by second, and in the Autopsy Room, only the song "Bridal Gown" played on repeat.
"The deceased's heart was removed while she was still alive, and from my observation of the surrounding blood vessels, she must have been fully conscious as she watched her heart being taken out."
I slowly straightened up and set down the magnifying glass. Gently touching the cuts on these blood vessels, I closed my eyes slightly, trying to feel the fear and despair that the female corpse experienced in life.
In an instant, the lights in the Autopsy Room flickered erratically. I suddenly opened my eyes to see that familiar White Shadow standing before me.
"Quick..."
"Hao... stop... him..."
Suddenly, White Shadow's expression twisted in pain, flickering in and out of view.
"What is your name?"
I asked quickly.
As White Shadow faded away, a faint voice echoed:
"Xiao... Ran..."
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