The missing.....

Chapter...1

*The Mysterious Disappearance at Shinsegae Mall*

It was a busy Friday evening at Shinsegae Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Seoul. The neon lights of the stores and restaurants glowed brightly, attracting crowds of shoppers and diners. But amidst the hustle and bustle, a sense of unease settled over the mall.

Ryu Ji-hoon, a 25-year-old detective, received a call from the mall's security team. A young woman, Kim Ha-yeon, had gone missing while shopping with her friends at a popular dress store. Her friends had waited for her outside, but she never emerged.

Ji-hoon arrived at the mall and began questioning witnesses. The dress store owner remembered Kim Ha-yeon trying on a few dresses, but she seemed distracted and nervous. A security guard reported seeing her arguing with a man in a black hoodie near the Korean noodle restaurant.

As Ji-hoon reviewed the security footage, he noticed something strange. Kim Ha-yeon was seen entering the noodle restaurant, but she never left. The man in the black hoodie was nowhere to be found.

Ji-hoon's investigation led him down a dark path of secrets and lies. He discovered that Kim Ha-yeon was involved in a mysterious online community, where users shared cryptic messages and codes.

The detective's next move would be crucial. Would he uncover the truth behind Kim Ha-yeon's disappearance, or would the mystery remain unsolved..?

Chapter...2

At the noodle restaurant.

Ji-hoon's eyes scanned the crowded noodle restaurant, his mind racing with possibilities. He spotted a table with an unfinished bowl of noodles, a cup of tea still steaming. The waiter confirmed it was Kim Ha-yeon's table.

Suddenly, Ji-hoon's phone buzzed. An anonymous text message: "Look closer at the dress store." a

He rushed back to the dress store, his heart pounding. The owner seemed nervous, fidgeting with a dress. Ji-hoon noticed a hidden compartment in the display case. Inside, a small note: "They're watching. Meet me at the mall's east entrance at midnight."

Ji-hoon's gut told him this was a trap, but he couldn't ignore the lead. At midnight, he made his way to the east entrance, his gun drawn.

A figure in a black hoodie emerged from the shadows. "You'll never find her," they whispered, before disappearing into the night.

Ji-hoon gave chase, but the figure vanished into the crowded streets of Seoul. He returned to the mall, determined to uncover the truth.

The next morning, Ji-hoon received another text: "Check the security footage again. Look for the reflection."

This time, he noticed a faint reflection in a window - a number, 314, and an arrow pointing to the mall's basement.

Ji-hoon's heart racing like it would jump out any second.., he made his way to the basement. What would he find?

What will be mystery waiting for him....?

_ To be continued _

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