Chris flashback:

“What do you mean, you and your dad’s enemies? What? Why is everyone losing their minds??” Yelled Chris, demanding answers.

“My father and I are Druids. The creatures that Johnny describes are the sluagh. They are after anyone in our family bloodline who uses magic. Unfortunately, they watched Johnny take an interest in that book you both found; they need us to open a portal that has evil beings to start their wild hunt. Oh, I hope Johnny didn’t put his blood in any of those pages.”Said Grandma was driving faster and headed toward the cemetery.

“Druids? What is this?!” Worried, Chris, and still confused.

Grandma had stopped the car and looked at Chris

“Chris, it is important that you listen to me. You have to stay here in the car and wait until I-“

“No way! I’m not going to let some weird cult sacrifice Johnny for some satanic cult ritual.” Yelled Chris, opening the door, and headed toward Johnny.

As he remembers the flashback, Chris feels down on the ground, crying, and can't believe what just happened. Grandma was telling the truth about the monsters, and now his little brother  is gone. The creatures took him. He wishes that they had taken him instead. He should’ve listened to Johnny, and now he is gone forever. Nichole went toward Chris and was also shocked by what just happened. She came to hug him to comfort him.

Mom started screaming in horror, and Grandpa just stood shocked. Grandma started to cry as well, but she felt her heart beating faster. She felt weak and fell to the ground.

The police arrived shortly, and soon the ambulance drove behind. It’s when everything went blank for everyone.

Grandma was immediately taken to the hospital. Mom was still screaming and crying uncontrollably.

Nichole was sent home by the police.

Chris sat down in the back of the ambulance car and didn’t say anything.

Grandpa drove to back to the house to get Dad, and they both drove to the hospital. He then took Dad into another room and told him what happened to Johnny and Grandma. Dad couldn’t believe what he was talking about, but he saw that he was serious. He sat down and didn’t know what to say or think.

Johnny… said Chris quietly, still shocked, trying to grasp what just happened.

Meanwhile, the sheriff showed up at the hardware store and found Mr. Samson's body lying on the ground with his head cracked open. The police were horrified to see him in this state. The detective came to the scene and inspected the body.

“It’s very strange that a few witnesses stated that they saw Mr. Samson yesterday, but his decomposing body shows that he was dead a day before; there is also no blood or brain bits around his wounded area. It’s like someone gutted his body from the inside,” stated the detective.

“Yes, I also saw him and talked to him yesterday, but he looked very sick. Maybe some robber took advantage of Mr. Samson's fragile state and killed the poor guy.” Said the sheriff.

“I don’t think so; the cash and expensive items are still in the store. I wonder if it has to do with the strange cult that the boy witnessed. “Said Detective Romero

“Sir, we have a call; it seems like the Walker family has been attacked by these folks, and the grandmother is in critical condition. There was a girl named Nichole who witnessed the event as well,” announced one of the police officers to the sheriff.

The sheriff and detective headed toward their cars and drove to Nichole’s house.

The rest of the police stated they would gather every piece of evidence they found.

Nichole was crying and told them about the book, the creatures, and how they had taken Johnny.

“Oh Nichole, I’m sure these cultists were using a mask to scare you since you teens were vulnerable; we will find Johnny. “Ensured the sheriff

“Do you have any more extra copies of this strange book?” Asked Romero.

“No I don’t.” Nichole lied, since she didn’t want anyone else to have those copies.

The detective didn’t say anything else, and he knew that she was lying. He wrote down Nichole’s strange statement.

“Alright, Nichole, if there is are anything else you saw, have my card and contact me immediately.” Said Romero.

Nichole took the card and nodded. The sheriff and detective then headed toward the hospital to question the rest of the family.

When they entered the hospital, they questioned mom, and she immediately became distressed about Johnny.

“My child has been taken by those monsters! “Yelled Mom

“Mrs. Walker, we will try finding your son as soon as possible; we have gotten search and rescue. They shouldn’t be running far.” I assured the Sheriff.

“No, you won’t find him! He is gone!” she cried.

Romero went to question the other family; they have given a similar story except for the creatures and book part since they knew they wouldn't be taken seriously.

“Your friend Nichole had mentioned a book. Do you have the original copy, so I may have this investigation proceed further to find your brother? “Asked the detective

“I don’t have it,” lied Chris

“Alright… When your grandmother wakes up, I would like to question her as well. “ He said giving them all cards.

“By the way, we have found Mr. Samson. He was found murdered.” He announced to the detective that he would see their reactions before he left.

Everyone seemed shocked by the news, but still didn’t say anything.

The detective left after that.

No one said a word for hours. They didn't know where to start and were still comprehending what just happened.

When Chris collected his thoughts, he remembered that Grandma mentioned magic, and Grandpa should also know about it. He immediately broke the silence and faced  Grandpa angrily.

“Grandpa, you knew about this! Why have you never told us? What is this book, and what did Grandma mean she was a Druid?” He yelled.

Grandpa didn’t know where to start. Mom and Dad were also looking at him and wanted to know his answers.

“My son, I’m very sorry that we never told you; we wanted to protect you and your children and their future children from having a normal life.” Said Grandpa, facing Dad.

“What do you mean? If they are after our bloodline, why weren't they after me when I was Johnny's age?” Asked Dad.

“Your grandfather had many demons he left behind, and we might never know the full answer with the many decisions he made. Mr. Pendragon escaped to America to start a new life, but eventually the evil people found him, and he used this book to kill them for good. But one day, Mr. Pendragon had some bad blood with the guy he made a deal with, and he was stripped of his magic for good. Some of those evil people that Mr.

 Pendragon had killed became those monsters you saw, and they   have taken an opportunity to take revenge on the family and terrorized them. He did what he could, but the dead always outnumbered the living, and many more came back. There are many people who have the bloodline but have no clue about magic or how to live their normal lives. These creatures are not after them since they have no knowledge about magic or the book, so they have no use for them. We wanted you to have a normal life. Your mother wanted to be the last of her lineage to have magic. “Said Grandma to Dad with a remorse tone.

"Why didn't he get rid of the book then? Asked Dad.

"He tried to burn it, but it burned his hands instead. He tried to bury it, but he couldn't  breathe until he dug it back up. Mr. Pendragon tried everything but failed, and he passed away, but the book was still there. It was better left in the attic, forgotten. Your mother had made a protection spell around the book, but it didn't seem to work since Johnny found it.” Said Grandpa with tears in his eyes.

"Well, we can use the book to get Johnny back!" Said Mom.

"It's better that we do not use the book ever again. "Said Grandpa.

"Why not? Whatever  happened to the guy and Mr. Pendragon has nothing to do with us. I can make a deal with him or anything to get my son back." Cried  Mom.

"I understand your pain and frustration, Sandra, but only your husband's bloodline is allowed to use it, and the guy who created the book isn't to be trusted either. Mr. Pendragon had written so many warnings about him. "Said Grandpa.

"I don't care; I will try. Give it to me!" Demanded Mom.

Dad and Chris grabbed Mom and tried to calm her down. Chris and Dad didn't say anything after.