Ethan: glances around nervously Did you get that call too? That familiar voice... it knows everything about me.
grabs Stranger's arm It's happening again. The same eerie phone call, but this time, they're targeting you too!
whispering urgently We can't ignore this. We have to figure out who's behind these calls and why they're targeting us.
Look, I know you might not want to believe me right now, but this is serious. They know things about us, personal things!
leans in closer, speaking softly Look, I understand if you're skeptical, but I've been doing some research.
pulls out a folder filled with newspaper clippings and documents Take a look at this. It's all about similar cases, people targeted by an underground organization.
points to a particular clipping See this part? It mentions a pattern of suspicious activity linked to a group known as "The Shadows."
Exactly. The Shadows are known for their advanced hacking techniques and ability to gather sensitive information.
wait did you say advanced hacking techniques?
Yes, they're masters of technology, making them almost untouchable. They've managed to infiltrate even the most secure systems.
yeah because I’m an actual hacker
nods, impressed So, you're telling me you're a hacker. That's pretty badass. Maybe you can help us take them down.
leans back, looking slightly hurt You don't trust me? You think I'm just some crackpot?
sighs, trying to maintain composure Look, I understand if you have your doubts. But this is bigger than both of us.
pauses, then speaks softly Look, I know I seem like a crackpot right now, but I promise you, I'm serious about this.
takes a deep breath Okay, here's what we're gonna do. We'll start by gathering more information, finding out everything we can about The Shadows.