Amerihorror: Defeat Terror with Terror
Chapter 23

The Eaten Deformed Person, Birth of Director Pete

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Pathological love is easy to understand.

Simply put, Jennifer's parents were divorced, she lacked love since childhood, and she witnessed her father's weakness during her childhood, which led to her admiration for strength.

Li Dan could fulfill all her fantasies. In the end, revealing that he was an Exorcist from the church and stayed for her, facing danger alone, it's normal for Jennifer to fall for him in this situation.

As for why it was for her, that's even easier to understand.

Isn't that house her home? When he first suggested it, wasn't he afraid of Evil Spirits appearing in her home, and wanted to protect her safety?

Once people start overthinking, they will subconsciously ignore even unreasonable parts.

This situation is very common in America, happening to both men and women.

This is also why some men become gay, turning from man to man.

Because another man can give them a sense of security, it's just that few are as beautiful as Jennifer.

Still a rainy night.

Jennifer's actions looked like she was going back to throw her life away, but she wasn't foolish enough to rush in directly.

She cautiously observed while trying to sneak in from the backyard.

However, when she reached the familiar home in her memory, a look of confusion appeared on her face.

The two-story house and the small building were no longer there.

In their place was a pile of wood chips and bricks soaked in the rain, as if it had just been crushed by a construction crew, leaving only a mess.

What kind of exorcism could destroy a house on the spot?

Jennifer boldly walked to the center. Li Dan was nowhere to be found, and nothing was there...

Round Clam Town Bar.

Bright lights and colorful decorations, men and women danced wildly in the bar.

The Round Clam Town Four, Pete, Old Joe, Ah Q, and Cleveland Little Black were gathered for drinks.

Considering that many murder cases had occurred in Round Clam Town recently, it was a testament to Pete's boldness that he, as the chief, could still sit here drinking tea.

Not far from the four's booth, in a small booth.

Li Dan slumped against the booth as if drained. The exorcism had failed.

The Ghost Card confirmed it was indeed a Midnight Person.

Physical exorcism is useless against a Midnight Person. Even if cut into eighteen pieces, it would still be alive. On the contrary, Li Dan was almost eaten by that ghastly thing.

Their fight had almost demolished the house.

Logically, such a huge commotion couldn't have gone unnoticed by the surrounding neighbors, yet there wasn't a peep.

It's known that Round Clam Town has no shortage of people who love to watch a good show.

Li Dan might have fallen into some kind of barrier or an inner world, similar to how Silent Hill is a special kind of inner world.

Normal during the day, it transforms into another world at night, a deeper inner world.

In the end, he had to throw out the second Deformed Person to attract the attention of the slender ghost, and only then did he find an opportunity to break through that thin film and return to reality.

Just before leaving.

Li Dan glanced back. Despite the Deformed Person's frantic struggles, it was eventually swallowed by the slender ghost and disappeared along with it.

Hoo...

Li Dan looked at the Diamond Four in his hand. After going in circles, he was back to square one.

The Evil Spirit Wendigo was too strained against these ghastly things.

It was more suitable for dealing with physical monsters.

After the Evil Spirit Wendigo had recovered somewhat, Li Dan left the bar alone. He took out his phone and saw.

Wow.

There was a signal.

"Jazzy Beller, Jazzy Beller!"

The phone vibrated with its ringtone, a classic song.

It was Jennifer calling. Li Dan picked up the phone and answered.

"Honey, where are you? When I got back, the house was already demolished. Are you okay?"

Li Dan: "It was demolished during the exorcism."

Jennifer: "It doesn't matter if the house was demolished, I'm asking about you."

Li Dan: "What do you mean, I'm fine?"

Jennifer: "Where are you, tell me quickly, baby, I'm begging you, really."

Li Dan thought for a moment and said, "The street in front of the bar in Round Clam Town."

Jennifer: "Wait for me, I'll be right there."

Hangs up the phone.

Li Dan glanced at the dark sky. Was even the heavy rain a phenomenon produced by the Midnight Person's world?

Where did that Demon go?

In American Horror Story, whether it's Demons, Evil Spirits, Witches, Clowns, Vampires, or other monsters, they all have a strong sense of territory.

Unless there's a huge difference in strength or a special situation, coexistence is impossible; it's always one side enslaving the other.

The Demon was either eaten by the Midnight Person or ran away.

Both situations are possible.

"Li!"

Jennifer spotted Li Dan at the street corner and shouted with surprise, then rushed towards him like a young swallow.

Li Dan's English name has the character "Li" in it, so many people at school used to call him Lee and Li.

The former has no relation to the character Li, it's just that the pronunciation is similar. The latter is the translation of Li in English.

Li Dan had his hands in his pockets originally, but seeing Jennifer, he helplessly took his hands out of his pockets and spread them open.

Jennifer sprinted and jumped.

The two embraced tightly. Li Dan could feel the powerful impact from her as it spread across his chest like cotton. Jennifer clung to Li Dan like a koala, not only with her arms around his neck but also with her legs wrapped around his waist.

"Oh, come on!"

Two single men on the opposite street were hit with ten thousand points of damage and vowed to find a girlfriend no matter what this year.

Li Dan looked at Jennifer and asked, puzzled, "Why are you so excited?"

Jennifer didn't speak; she excitedly gave him a kiss, sealing Li Dan's lips. It was sweet like a gushing spring, and when they parted, she was still sweet. She genuinely felt a little sweet.

But why would saliva be sweet? Was it because she liked him?

Actually, it wasn't the saliva that was sweet; it was because Li Dan had a few drinks at the bar.

After parting, Jennifer looked at Li Dan with burning eyes.

"Are we going to a hotel or back to your place?"

There was no shyness. Once she decided she liked Li Dan, Jennifer wanted to delve into the deepest parts of each other's body and soul.

"Let's get some late-night snacks first, I'm a bit hungry." Li Dan neither refused nor accepted; he was genuinely a little hungry.

"Then let's go eat, my treat this time!" One needs to be full to have the energy for... well, you know. Jennifer found the only Chinese restaurant in Round Clam Town.

Yeah, this was the only Chinese restaurant still open at this hour.

It could be called the "King of Hustle" in Round Clam Town.

On the way, Jennifer didn't mention her house being destroyed. She just hinted through her words, "I can only rely on you. Will you let me stay with you?"

Facing this cautious inquiry, Li Dan pinched Jennifer's cheek. "Of course. Aren't I going to take you to see the castle?"

Jennifer affectionately nuzzled Li Dan's palm, like a well-behaved calico cat seeking affection.

Why calico? Because Jennifer was quite feisty. Don't let her current meowing for affection fool you; this was only in front of Li Dan.

In the past, Jennifer was fierce enough to become the head cheerleader and defend herself against the sleazy tactics of her pursuers. She would get riled up almost every day.

Xiangnan Chinese Restaurant.

There were two other women inside, and judging by their attire, they seemed to have just come from the bar. Li Dan and Jennifer had only been seated for a short while.

Another customer entered the restaurant.

It was a Clown with a strange appearance, carrying a snakeskin bag.

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