Chapter 2

As the investigation deepens, Fang Mu and Luo Wen uncover a chilling truth. Each of the murdered women had received anonymous messages before their deaths. The content varies, but one phrase repeats: "He is watching. He is hungry." The media fuels the paranoia, dubbing the murderer the "Blood Phantom." Some believe he is a human with a twisted ritual; others insist he is something supernatural. The killings continue, becoming more brutal. The victims' expressions show terror, as if they saw something beyond comprehension in their final moments. Fang Mu finds himself plagued by strange visions—fleeting images of blood, milk, and something lurking in the shadows. At first, he dismisses them as exhaustion. But as the bodies pile up, he starts to believe that his mind is being manipulated, that someone—or something—is reaching out to him. Meanwhile, the city is in chaos. Women refuse to leave their homes after dark. Online forums explode with speculation, with some claiming the killer can control minds. Others suggest he is marking his next victims. Then, in a horrifying turn, one of the lead investigators is found dead, his body drained completely. A message is carved into his chest: "You are next."