My heart pounded harder and harder, then suddenly stopped.
For a moment, I was genuinely scared half to death.
My younger sister was far away overseas, and a ghost had been following her for days. How could I not be terrified?
I hurriedly called my sister.
I didn't know if it was because of the international call or because she was busy with something, but she didn't answer. I called three times in a row, and each went unanswered before eventually disconnecting.
When I left the call screen and returned to my messages, the photo in the morning light appeared before my eyes.
The androgynous-looking girl was a little transparent, but she had a radiant smile, brimming with joy just like any other girl.
She didn't look like an evil spirit, and my sister hadn't mentioned encountering anything supernatural in the past few days. In one of the photos she'd sent, I'd even seen the cord of an amulet peeking out from her collar.
Unable to get through to my sister, I could only find all sorts of excuses to comfort myself and tell myself she was safe.
When I came to my senses, I realized I was already searching for direct flights.
"Knock, knock!"
There was a knock at the door, followed by Mom's voice calling me to breakfast.
I let out a breath and changed into my pajamas before going out. Before leaving, I also wiped my face quickly.
Mom didn't notice me. She'd already gone to the kitchen. Dad was in the living room watching a rerun of the morning program.
It was Saturday, so I didn't have to work. I quickly drank a bowl of congee and went back to my room.
My sister hadn't sent any new messages. The Thin Man and the others had