Chapter 1, Never sleep

"So, does this mean there is no gas leak?" Lin Mo asked.

During weekdays, he usually communicates with the other party in the forum. This cat is quite bold and enjoys horror and supernatural events. Coincidentally, Lin Mo also likes them, so the two of them chat quite a lot and have common topics to discuss

Even if it can bring him a tiny bit of stimulation

After taking a shower, the smell of barbecue on his body was diluted. Lin Mo made himself a cup of tea and opened a recently released AAA horror escape game.

At 10:30 PM, only Lin Mo remained in the studio

Soon, 'the cat was very bold' came back.

As soon as Lin Mo logged onto the forum, he noticed several private messages.

Five seconds later, the other party initiated a video chat

Surprisingly, this community is extremely quiet, while the perimeter of the community is filled with police cars and ambulances

After a busy day, the moment I look forward to the most is when the salary is disbursed

This is a chat account

Didi

The second one does not have a video; it only states to contact him promptly if it goes online

The other two individuals in the room were wearing headphones, focused intently on the screen while operating the keyboard and mouse, clearly too busy to engage in conversation. However, they had just taken a moment to glance at their phones, and the smiles on their faces were unmistakable.

The notification sound rang out, and the other party almost immediately accepted the friend request

There is someone speaking in the video, it should be the person who is filming the video

Honestly, after reading it, Lin Mo felt nothing in particular; the only thing that concerned him was that the city he lived in was Bird Migration City, and that his residence was very close to the Green Garden Community on Sanqiao Street

He said, tonight, you must not sleep at all

After she finished adjusting the video to the rear camera, it was evident that she was on a high-rise balcony, with the camera facing the residential community where she was located

Later, he discovered that playing some horror games could bring him a little bit of joy, so he became infatuated with them

The video just happened to capture this moment; the person who fell is motionless and has already died. However, their facial features are distorted, and their eyes are wide open, as if they saw something unbelievable just before dying, filled with fear

Because he is a top-tier gamer, he can find points to "farm" in any popular game on the market, regardless of the genre, as long as he plays it once and then utilizes them

Lin Shen, I am also from the migratory bird city. Did you see the video I just sent you?

No, absolutely not. I tell you, just now the police were knocking on doors one by one, telling us to stay at home and not go out

You wouldn't have expected it, but my home is located in the Green Garden Community. How about that, is it exciting or not

It feels like a kind of illness, so Lin Mo even specifically consulted a psychologist.

He is the owner of a gaming studio, primarily engaged in the business of power leveling and gold farming. Two years ago, he graduated and borrowed money to start this studio. Unlike others who blindly jumped in and ended up with dismal results, Lin Mo has truly made a profit

A person lies motionless on a stretcher, covered with a garment over their head

"Lin Shen, I didn't expect you to be so young." The girl had a quirky charm, and she giggled, "You're quite handsome."

It is important to rest early today; one should not stay up late as it is detrimental to health. In our line of work, health is our capital. Today, I will treat you to some skewers, so let us relax properly.

Lin Mo quickly completed the game, discovered some hidden plot easter eggs, and summarized several shortcuts for clearing the game, preparing to post them on the gaming forum he frequently visits

Lin Mo discovered this matter by chance. Neither the physiological stimulation from roller coasters or pendulum rides in amusement parks, nor the sensory and psychological stimulation from haunted houses, horror novels, and films, could evoke any sense of fear in him

On weekdays, Lin Mo also resides here

Lin Shen

There is also an address in the private message

Lin Mo understood the other person's thoughts; it is normal for someone who takes pursuing supernatural and horror events as a hobby to feel tense and excited upon suddenly discovering that inexplicable death incidents have occurred in their residential community

In addition to him, there are four other employees in the studio. The 3,257 yuan is merely the income for today; according to the assessment criteria, Lin Mo can earn at least one thousand for himself.

Your wallet has received 3257 yuan

The person in front accidentally fell, causing the stretcher to overturn, and the person on it also fell to the ground

The scarier, the better

The money for the four individuals was transferred via mobile payment, and immediately, the sound of text message notifications indicating the arrival of funds from the mobile wallet echoed in the room

Over the course of this month, the income has been approximately 30,000 to 40,000, which places one firmly within the high-income group in the migratory bird market

To be honest, based on the bold and chatty style of the cat's daily interactions, Lin Mo has always believed that the other party is a transgender person

Lin Mo replied to the other party with a private message

Lin Shen, something big has happened, take a look at this link

Someone discovered the person filming the video, at which point the video abruptly stopped

Lin Mo connected the call and saw a girl with short hair appear on the screen

I have seen it

Open the private message, it is from 'The Cat is Very Bold', another well-known figure in the forum. In addition to being very skilled at games, he often shares some terrifying ghost stories in the general discussion area and is very familiar with Lin Mo

Who are you? Who authorized you to film the video?

Lin Mo truly does not know about this matter

"Lin Shen, is it convenient for you to receive a video call?" Looking at the message sent by the other party, Lin Mo was taken aback for a moment, but still replied that it was convenient.

Lin Mo glanced at the domain name in front of him, realizing it was not a phishing site, and casually clicked on it

He has always been very laid-back and indifferent, akin to a Buddhist mindset

However, Lin Mo had no expression on his face while playing

Lin Shen, I heard you say last time that you are also from the migratory bird city? Never mind, add me to chat, using the internal messaging is too slow.

"Ah, the money has been distributed." A young man wearing glasses sitting in the corner chuckled.

The cat switched back to the camera, and it was evident that she wore a proud expression

Lin Mo has a secret that is unknown to others

What was said

Lin Mo thought for a moment and opened his phone to add this account as a friend

This house is rented by Lin Mo, consisting of three bedrooms and one living room. In addition to converting the living room and one bedroom into studios for placing computers and mobile phones, the other two rooms are designated as a break room for employees and Lin Mo's own bedroom

At this moment, the computer screen displays the interface of this horror game, which Lin Mo is playing. The dark style, elements of puzzle-solving and escape, and the sudden jump scares are all utilized to perfection

This is the Luyuan Community on Sanqiao Street in Houniao City. Do you see? It is all sealed off. I heard there was a gas leak, resulting in the deaths of dozens of people. Ambulances have already taken away more than ten individuals.

The atmosphere is very tense

Lin Mo walked over and patted them on the shoulder

Look, another person has been pulled out ahead.

He instructed the others in the studio to go home and rest. They work under a flexible schedule, generally without distinction between day and night, but every week, Lin Mo would mandate that they return home to rest for one night

However, the face of that deceased person is one that is difficult to forget for a long time

A new page pops up in the browser, which is a video.

even feel somewhat bored

Afterward, I casually opened the other person's profile. Their chat ID is also quite bold, and their gender is female. The profile picture is a very cute cartoon cat.

Appearance is above 80 percent.

Although Lin Mo is the boss, he never withholds his employees' wages. Whatever the amount is, he ensures that it is paid in full, and payments are generally made on a daily basis

The cat is very bold and also lives in the migratory bird market

Someone spoke, and the video immediately zoomed in. It was evident that the person filming the video had run forward, where two individuals in protective suits were seen carrying a stretcher out, one in front of the other

He does not experience this emotion of fear

"Alright, Brother Lin." Several people cheered.

Thank you, Brother Lin. Over there, a chubby young man with a shiny face also became cheerful.

Fear is actually very similar to excitement, so Lin Mo does not feel what is called excitement; this is, in fact, quite dull, but Lin Mo does not mind.

There are more than five hundred, I made quite a bit today, how about you? You must have made more than I did." The chubby boy asked the glasses-wearing person over there.

I believe you should listen to the police's advice Lin Mo sincerely advised

Lin Mo replied, "It is I"

She really is a woman

Ordinary people playing will undoubtedly feel a sense of fear and trepidation

I earn over 600, and my income this month is nearly 15,000. This is much more than what my classmates earn. The young man wearing glasses spoke with a hint of pride in his tone

"Rest assured, I know the gravity of the situation." At this moment, the cat walked to the refrigerator in the kitchen to get a drink, and then shared what she knew: "Lin Shen, you are the deity of the supernatural zone, what do you think, is this matter strange? It’s not a gas leak, yet the police insist on using that as an excuse. I believe there is definitely something more to this. By the way, they also said something very strange before they left."

The cat is very bold. A total of two private messages were sent, and Lin Mo opened the second one

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Playing horror games is one of Lin Mo's ways to relax

Seeing that Lin Mo had no reaction, she had no choice but to get straight to the point: "Take a look at this."

The video was shot with a mobile phone, and while there is some shaking, it is relatively clear. It depicts a residential community, with police cars and officers at the entrance, and ambulances continuously leaving the community.

His ID on this forum is 'Lin Shen', a well-known figure in the forum community. He is often referred to as the 'Speedrun Master' due to his frequent postings of speedrun videos for horror games, and he enjoys considerable recognition.

The conclusion drawn by the psychologist is that Lin Mo lacks this particular emotion by nature

Lin Mo glanced at the notification of the electronic wallet deposit and revealed a faint smile