PART 2 (Ghost Story -- DEAR MR. EDiTOR)

continuation ... ;/

-- On the way back to the office, Martin still couldn't believe what had just happened. He thought that it was impossible for him to receive emails from Danny when his father claimed that he committed suicide two years ago. "There must be a logical explanation for this," he told himself. When he reached his office, it was already dark. It was almost 9 pm. Everyone must have gone home, he thought as the building looked abandoned save for the guard who was on night duty. He quickened his steps towards his office, ignoring the creeps he had been feeling all night. When he reached his office, he turned on the lights and his computer, checking again Danny's emails. His eyes widened and he broke into a cold sweat as he went through Danny's emails. All of the emailswere sent in 2004, two years ago! " Oh my God! How come I didn't notice this?" Martin was definitely confused and spooked. He realized that Danny could have sent Martin his sample works two years ago but Martin was too busy to read through them. He must have deleted all of Danny's works and never took time to reply. Then suddenly, the power went out. There was complete darkness. Martin panicked and started for the door. When he opened the door, he was surprised to see a man in a barong blocking his way.
Martin almost fainted when he realized that the man was floating, his eyes were sunken and dark, blood was coming out of his mouth. Martin was sure who he was - Danny! He recognized him from the pictures his father showed Martin earlier. Before Martin could react, Danny's ghost already got hold of Martin's throat and started to strangle him. Martin realized that the force was so strong that his feet were already off the ground. Martin uttured a prayer. He was fast losing consciousness due to lack of oxygen. Martin mustered all his strength and yanked himself off the grip of his attacker. The grip loosened and he was dropped to the floor. Running blindly, he went back to his office shouting for help. None came as his voice couldn't reach the guard stationed at the gate. He was groping in the darkness looking for possible escape. He bumped on a stack of magazine and fell. He saw that the ghost followed him inside his office. Martin's survival instinct kicked in as he started throwing piles and piles of magazine to Danny's ghost. To his horror, they would just pass through the apparition, landing in a loud thud behind him. The ghost dived in for another attack, aiming for Martin's throat. Martin was sure that his time was up and that his body would be found lifeless in the morning.
Then he realized what Danny's father told him. Danny was a frustrated writer! Martin grabbed a copy of the magazine and waved it in the air. "It's here! Your article was finally printed! See, that's your name!" Martin gasped, as he flipped through the magazine's pages trying to locate Danny's article.
To his relief, the ghost let go of his neck. The ghost eyed the article, looking mesmerized. A few moments passed, yhe power was back, Martin scanned the area and found no one but himself. He heared the guard pounding on his office door. Relieved to hear another living being, he quickly opened the door. The guard was surprised to see him looking scared and was confused as he saw the mess in his office. Martin didn't bother to explain and just asked the guard to stay with him as he collected his things from his desk. He couldn't wait to go home and forget about the incident. Then he noticed one magazine lying on the floor. Picking it up, he saw that Danny's article was torn from the magazine, the pages missing. Martin was sure that the ghost took the pages.
After that incedent, Martin became more conscientious in dealing qith aspiring writers making sure never to crush their spirit. He also made sure he leaves his office by 8 pm.

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