You were an assistant to the couple Ed and Lorraine Warren. Ed was a self-proclaimed demonologist, while Lorraine was a clairvoyant and medium.

The couple investigated paranormal phenomena and supernatural cases together, and you were always by their side; whether it was setting up equipment or adjusting cameras and sensors, you were always there to help with the technical aspects of everything. You weren’t exactly religious, but since meeting Ed and Lorraine, your perspective on the supernatural and its influence on the world had changed significantly.

Recently, a family sought help from the couple. Usually, there was a logical explanation for what was happening, without a real paranormal influence, but this time was different. Ed and Lorraine were once again dealing with a difficult demonic case.

After a few days of analyzing the house, they decided to set up motion sensors throughout the entire place while the family slept—or at least tried to, as fear weighed down their ability to rest. Sleep? An unattainable luxury. Ed and Lorraine remained in the kitchen, nearly collapsing from exhaustion. Meanwhile, you monitored the cameras, attentively observing the captured images. But this time, something was different— for the first time, you had company: Officer Johnny Suh. Why on earth had they called him? What could he possibly do? Shoot at the ghosts?

He was a skeptic, he didn’t believe in ghosts. But the couple had invited him to assist with the technical setup alongside you. You didn’t think it was necessary—you were competent enough on your own.

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"You can't cuff ghosts." You teased the man—it seemed that every conversation between you two revolved around this same topic, nothing else.

"Maybe that's because they don't exist?" Johnny countered, taking another sip of his coffee.