We have an emergency; a 14-year-old teen is in critical condition, suffering hypothermia"

 "And a 68-year-old man with a broken rib and a minor head injury"

Everything went dark, and then the sound of a beep was heard. Johnny woke up and saw the hospital ceiling. He looked around the room and saw Mom sleeping in the chair.

"Mom?" Asked Johnny confused and distressed

Mom immediately woke up and was relieved.

"Johnny! My baby! I'm so happy that you are awake!" Cried Mom with rears of joy and hug Johnny

"What happened? How did I get here?" Asked Johnny

"They found you on the grounds near a grave. Mr. Samson told us that a person jumped in the middle of the road, and he swerved, the guy wanted to kill you!!" said Mom very upset

Johnny didn't know what to think about this horrifying, even though he now remembers. He hoped it was just a terrifying dream.

"I'm going to tell everyone that you are awake, honey. I will be back." Said Mom

The nurses and doctors showed up to check on Johnny and his health.

Several minutes later, Chris and Dad a showed up to the room.

"Hey Buddy, how are you feeling? Asked Dad

 "When he is going home?" Asked Chris to the doctor

"He is recovering very well. He should be able to go home maybe tomorrow or the next day." Said the doctor.

"I'm glad you hear that!." Said Mom.

Johnny zoned out while everyone else was talking to each other. Johnny was distressed and was still trying to gather what happened.

"Hey bro, are you good?" Asked Chris concerned

"Yeah... I'm just hungry, that's all. "Lied Johnny

"Cool. I think I will get some burgers, since the hospital food is disgusting here. Unless you want something else?" Asked Chris.

"No burgers sounds fine." Said Johnny

Dad and Chris went out to get food and then

A knock at the door was heard and Johnny freaked out a bit, but when the door was opened, it was a police and detective.

"Good after noon, Johnny, Ms. Walker. If you don't mind, we would like to speak to Johnny so we can make a report and have our investigation process go faster." Said the detective.

"Yes sir. I will be in the waiting room. Johnny, tell him everything you can remember" Said Mom

Mom left the room, and the police officer shot the door.

"I'm sure you are already overwhelmed by what is going on, and we are not here to pressure you, Johnny. We just want to help, and this report won't be leaked anywhere, including talking to your parents," Said the detective.

Johnny was hesitant to tell them the whole story on sneaking out from the party.

"I know your father well, Johnny, and I promise I won't tell him that you also snuck to the party several weeks ago. But I need you to tell him the truth yourself. The other kids had reported that you guys were in the same graveyard where they had founded you. They have also reported that they have also seen strange people, but never as close as you have seen the reported individual. We are hoping to find these sick people as soon as possible," Said the sheriff.

"There were more of them?" Asked Johnny

"I'm afraid so." Mr. Samson woke up and saw you being assaulted, and  he quickly grabbed his gun and started running after you. He shot the guy but unfortunately it seems like  the guy has gotten away. He had seen other people were also there but they seemed to run away after they heard the police coming and Mr. Samson immediately went to check on you. ." Said the sheriff.

Johnny was nervous but took a huge breath and told him what happened but assured the guy was probably wearing a ghoul mask to scare him. The detective and police wrote down everything that Johnny said.

"Thank you, Johnny; if you remember anything else, take my card. You can also call Sheriff Jones if you would like. "Said the detective. The detective walked away

"Please tell your parents and be very careful, Johnny." Said the sheriff, and he also left

Chris and Dad were back and brought some food. Everyone ate, and Johnny told everyone the same story as he told the sheriff, including the party incident.

Dad wasn't happy at all, but he is happy that his son is alright.

The next day later, Johnny was released from the hospital and was finally home.

Grandma and Grandpa were in the house greeting Johnny and glad to see him home.

Johnny decided not to say anything about the book since he assumed that the people were not ghosts but a bunch of sick individuals, as the sheriff stated. It was all a coincidence, and the creeps were probably watching the teenagers when they were doing their ritual and used it as an opportunity to harass them.

School would be starting next week but after the terrifying incident, the sheriff had made a curfew for everyone and alerted about the situation.

Mom drove Johnny to the hardware store, and he went to visit Mr. Samson.

Mr Samson had a few stitches in his head, and the stubborn man insisted on working even when he had a broken rib. The doctor gave him a cast and told him to rest for a few weeks, but he insisted on working until his son would come by and take over the shop temporarily.

"Hey, Mr Samson. I'm glad you are alright!" Said Johnny

"I'm glad you are alright. I heard school is starting next week. Hopefully they can catch this weird guy before they target other kids."  Said Mr. Samson

"Yeah..me too.." Said Johnny worried

Mr Samson had seen Johnny's concern look and wanted to say something important, and he looked around to see if anyone else was there.

"Say Johnny. I would like to have a word with you if you dont mind. "

"Yes?" asked Johnny nervously.

"Well, son, I'm sorry that I have swung. I wish I ran over this son of a b**ch when I had a chance, and you wouldn't be hurt." Said Mr. Samson, feeling guilty.

"It isn't your fault; everything went so fast." Said Johnny

They talked about the devastating situation they both were in but Mr. Samson wanted to talk about what he  saw  directly that he didn't mention to the police or detective.

"Johnny.... In my years fighting the world war, I have seen many terrifying things in my life. I'm very familiar with death or people who were dying in front of me.

But this individual that I saw was different. When I ran toward the muddy cold ground, I was ready to kill this guy without hesitation. But when I went closer toward him, this guy was not alive. I know it's crazy to believe but the guy was dead; he had no sockets but he stared at me; he had no lips or mouth but he was speaking; he had no nose but he smelled my fear. He spoke and said that I was too late and that this town is doomed, and he started to laugh sinisterly.  I immediatly shot him in the head. I saw his partical skull crushed like an egg when I blew it.  I could've swore I had seen feathers coming out of it instead of blood or brain parts. It's like the guy was using this corpse as a outer shell and didn't want others to see his true form.   He then immediately walked backwards,covering half of his face in the darkness. Then there were more individuals who came out of the foggy rain and started to stare at me with their glowing red eyes. I couldn't make out what they look like but I could see the silhouette of many  individuals just standing there. I immediately ran toward you to make sure you were not dead. Thankfully, you were still breathing. I yelled at them and threatened to shoot them if they came closer but none of them didn't even move,  or say anything. They stood in the same spot and just stared. I stared back at them with my gun ready. Until I heard police sirens coming. And when I turned back, all the individuals were gone. Johnny, I haven't told this to the police, but i want to confirm if you have seen the strange things as i have or if it was all in my head after the crash?" Said Mr. Samson

Johnny was shocked by what he just heard and didn't know what to say, but he nodded to Mr. Samson, saying that he also knew that the individual appeared as a corpse.

"I see... I don't know what's going on but Johnny be careful." Said Mr. Samson.

They both said goodbye and parted ways, and Johnny immediately ran toward his mom's car and told her that he must speak to Grandma and Grandpa right away. It was urgent.

Mom was confused by Johnny's distress and calmed Johnny down. She then drove back home

While the car drove away. An individual was staring at the hardware store at the distance.