This specific installment focuses on Carter Cruise and Michael Williams. Chapter 4:

And he knew that he would be back, again and again, drawn by the siren's call of the cruise. For in those blacked-out cabins, surrounded by the darkness of the ocean, Carter felt alive.

The cruise, with its promise of escape and indulgence, seemed like the perfect cover for Carter's quest. But as the days passed, his fixation only grew stronger, threatening to overwhelm him.

The link provided in the message was to a secure channel, accessible only through a special app that encrypted all communications. Alex had been warned not to share the link with anyone, as it was the key to unlocking not just the meeting's location but also the true purpose of "The Obsession."

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Three dots appeared. Then disappeared. Then—