Six sentient beings

(Introduction)

Where does the story of haunted kitchen come from?

Today, I was only seven or eight years old, and my family lived in an old house atNo. Tanmu Street 10. That night, he slipped into the kitchen in a daze to find something to eat. Just then, he saw a ghost. To be precise, it is a flickering human shadow floating in mid-air, with legs lifted up and down towards a corner of the ceiling, just like going up stairs. I can't understand what happened at that time today. His first reaction was not to be afraid, but to think he was dreaming. When he bit his tongue hard and really felt the pain, the shadow had disappeared like a wall, so he screamed like a rude awakening today.

At first, his family didn't believe what he said. They think the child must be playing a prank. But later, today, I have been saying that he saw similar scenes, which are also invisible shadows in human form. It seems that there is an invisible staircase in the kitchen, where those shadows are shaking and walking with their legs crossed, sometimes up and sometimes down. Sometimes even more than one shadow appears quietly on the nonexistent stairs. They usually stay for a short time, which is similar to the time people usually stay on the stairs. People watched sympathetically as the poor child fell into deeper and deeper fear. He looked around all day with that frightened expression, as if ready to deal with sudden disasters. Although others will never see the strange things described by He, such days make everyone feel uncomfortable. So two months later, the whole family moved away. They walked all the way and set off ancient firecrackers at the risk of being fined. A few years later, he was a boy of 14 years old, and he felt that he had grown up. One evening, for some unknown reason, he returned to Tanmu Street 10 and came to his former home. But he only stopped for a few minutes and then ran away.

Today, I saw some shadows going up and down a nonexistent staircase above the kitchen.

( 1)

A normal day, cool weather, which is very common in this season. At about three o'clock in the morning, I can't sleep anymore. He went to the window, opened the curtains and a breath of fresh air came in. But today's feeling is not as good as the weather. He felt a dull pain in his head, and his temples kept jumping like someone was pulling with a rope. He remembered last night's dream, the strange invisible stairs, and the shadow of his legs moving one by one. How many years, maybe twenty years, that dream and the shadow in it have been with him. No matter what methods he uses-such as shouting or slapping himself hard-he can't get rid of the nightmare. He had to look at the strange gait of the shadow over and over again in fear, and he really felt his heartbeat.

But yesterday's dream was a little different. I saw something else today. Of course, this must have come from what he witnessed in those years, perhaps because of his extreme fear and his first glimpse, which made him think of such a thing for so many years. It was only in last night's dream that he saw something like this again, just as hypnosis can awaken people's lost memories. When he saw it again in his dream, he almost cried. He immediately thought that this forgotten thing might be the only clue in the whole incident. This is a sign, just like a mark on a T-shirt, printed on the shadow that once appeared. The collection looks dark, and the content is a string of Chinese characters with calligraphy meaning: Maple Leaf Knife Market. This is undoubtedly a place name, but I can't remember any place by that name today.

He Xi turned on the computer, and within a few minutes, he searched all the place names in Chinese. While doing all this, I can't help feeling nervous today. For many years, because of that incident, he was not a very healthy person in the eyes of his family, although they didn't dislike him because of it. I never thought I was normal today, but he didn't understand why only he could see those shadows. For understandable reasons, the family is very careful to keep this secret, but there are still some rumors spread from block to block. When he walks in the street, he really feels some fingers crawling on his back. Whenever this happens, he will feel inexplicably sad in his heart, and he will even turn around and shout, "They are there, but you didn't see them." Generally speaking, his actions will either turn back into silence or ridicule.

Of course, there is Qin, the girl who wears a wide flowing sea with big eyes. I get a cramp at the thought of this name. She left today, thinking. She said that she didn't care about his strange imagination, but she couldn't ignore other people's eyes. That's what she said ... It was a beautiful day, and autumn leaves were floating in the air. This is really a good day to leave. Qin wears a purple sweater with a yellow leaf, which looks like a special ornament. The back of her turn away is really beautiful and unforgettable.

The search was over, but the result was disappointing. The computer shows that this place name does not exist. Not only is there no "Maple Leaf Knife Market", but even cities with similar names do not exist.

I lit a cigarette today and then finished it in a hurry. He doesn't understand what happened. That city should exist, and he clearly saw its name. It must be somewhere in the world. Because of a mirage or other common reasons, I saw people living in this city. This must be true. I want to make up my mind. I'm normal, just like everyone else. I'll prove it to everyone. However, where is that city, the Maple Leaf Knife Market?

(2)

I didn't go to work until dawn today. He began to write a letter on the computer to the effect that he asked everyone who received this letter for any clues about the maple leaf knife market, and hoped that they could send this letter to others they knew. At the same time, He Xi also sent out inquiry information on many electronic bulletin boards. After doing these things, he felt relieved and he firmly believed that he could achieve his goal.

Today has imagined the consequences of this letter, but he never thought that this letter would attract the police. The afternoon after the letter was sent, twenty heavily armed policemen rushed into today's office and took him away on charges of endangering public safety. When the black cloth covering today's eyes was removed, he found himself in a completely strange environment. This is a big room, luxuriously decorated, but also quite tasteful. I just wanted to explore it carefully today when the door suddenly opened.

The bearer is a man in his early forties, well-dressed and well-made. His eyes reveal the extraordinary bearing that only people with noble status have, and the whole person gives people a feeling of being above others. "Good afternoon, Mr. He Xi." Bearer nodded politely, "I'm Dr Hao Nacun. I invite you to come here. "

"You wanted to see me." Today asked carefully.

"Is a message for you. I saw this news on the bulletin board on the Internet. " Hao Nancun's narrowed eyes feel like two sharp knives. "You are looking for a city."

He was refreshed, and he even forgot his current situation. "Do you have any clues about that place?"

"Why did you find this place first?"

The desire for the truth is overwhelming, and today I will tell the whole story thoroughly. Speaking of fun, even the girls who left him dumped him. He is curious to know why all this is.

"Since childhood ..." Hao Nancun murmured, "Only you can see those images?"

"Those images not fade away. They are always there, but others can't see them. " He Xi was a little lost in thought. "I feel as if they live there, the city called Maple Leaf Knife."

"Really?" Hao nancun smiled. "But there is no such city."

He Xi didn't expect the other party to say, "This is not true. There must be such a place. "

"This is just your idea." Hao Nacun shook his head. "There is no such city in the world. If you don't believe me, you can travel around the world to prove it. Your strange idea is an illusion. I forgot to tell you, this is a hospital, which is responsible for treating patients with mental disorders. However, we are willing to pay for your treatment. "

"You mean ..." He Xi gasped. "I am a patient."

"And the condition is quite serious." Hao Nacun nodded. "You need immediate treatment. We have informed your family that they are glad to hear that someone is willing to pay for your treatment, and they also think it is necessary. Speaking of which, "Hao Nancun shook the pages on his hand. "This is the signature of your family." Hao Nacun pressed the button on the table, and a few seconds later four burly men in white coats came.

"Take him to the third ward. He is a critically ill patient. " Hao Nacun said, pointing to today.

Looking at all this today, he has no idea what happened. He suddenly became a mental patient and felt like he was dreaming. It was not until the four men came and grabbed his arm and walked out that he woke up like a dream and shouted, "I'm not sick." I can really see those shadows. They are going upstairs. " They live there, in the maple leaf knife market. I'm not sick. "

But the more He Xiyue said this, the tighter the four men's hands were. In the corridor, several other doctors looked at the scene with probes, which seemed very unaccustomed. Hao Nacun smiled and shrugged his shoulders and made a helpless gesture. Then he turned and closed the door. Almost at the same time, the smile on his face disappeared immediately and was replaced by a gloomy look.

(3)

Konoha looked very flustered when he quietly went out. She almost trotted to the underground parking lot. After entering the car, she immediately dialed the videophone, and Director Owen's expression on the screen was quite nervous.

"Block 36 148, the residence of Congressman Hua Jishi. I know. " Jose Ye Jing loudly repeating Owen's words, "I'll be right there. Is there anyone else? "

"You are in charge of this case for the time being." Owen stressed, "According to the preliminary information, this case may be related to' freedom paradise'."

Mu Yejing was shocked. Freedom paradise, a new mysterious organization. Unlike some other organizations, this organization is like an ally of the police. Because it only does one thing, and that is to eradicate other terrorist organizations. In less than a year, it subverted more than a dozen terrorist organizations that the police have been helpless, but no one knows what method it used. In short, the police have had a really good year, and good news comes every day. However, this situation did not last forever. The police soon discovered that this mysterious organization was getting stronger and stronger. Those subverted organizations were actually swallowed up by it, and its subsequent actions made the police realize that the really terrible opponents appeared.

It should be said that these are just police guesses, because there is no evidence that this organization is related to recent terrorist incidents. People only find that people or organizations opposed to "freedom paradise" are finally inexplicably hit. On a rainy night two months ago, Senator Hanwei Liu, who advocated taking a tougher stance against all illegal organizations, suddenly died at home. A month ago, another MP who shared Hanwei Liu's views also died suddenly in the street. Now it's Senator Wallace's turn.

"What about the case I was in charge of?" Konoha asked calmly, "especially the one I care about most."

Owen frowned. "You mean the rumor that there is an avalanche in the Sahara desert."

Mu Yejing couldn't help interjecting, "I don't think that's a rumor. I believe those local people. It seems that they are not making up stories. I spent nearly a year investigating this matter, and now I don't want to give up halfway. "

Owen smiled faintly. "Is there a stranger story than an avalanche in a tropical desert?"

"But I have been to the scene. I saw a large area of water stains in the desert with my own eyes. At that time, people were shivering there, which must be caused by the melting of snow and ice. " Mu Yejing almost shouted, "The avalanche also killed two locals."

Owen frowned. "I don't want to argue with you. Well, it's your choice, either investigate this matter now or continue to investigate the avalanche. "

Konoha shut up quietly and rationally, showing a helpless expression. After a while, she nodded and said, "Well, avalanches will be my hobby in the future." I'm going to the thirty-sixth block now. "

The 36th block is a beautiful residential area where many successful people live. The whole block is covered with green trees and looks quiet and comfortable.

"Please let me in." Mu Yejing squeezed in while holding up his papers.

At this moment, a burly policeman came over and looked at her papers responsibly. He looked hesitantly at Konoha's quiet face and said, "Well, you can come in. But there may be danger inside. "

"What danger?" Konoha asked quietly.

"We received an alarm from the family of Congressman Hua Qishi, saying that Congressman Hua Qishi had been hijacked, and we immediately rushed over. Now we are trying to negotiate with each other. "

"Who did it?"

I don't know. The policeman pointed to a door not far away and said, "That's the bathroom. Senator Wallace is in there. We have blocked all exits. "

Mu Yejing walked in the direction of the door. Several policemen are pointing guns at the door and shouting inside. You can see flashing lights through the crack of the door, indicating that there is still movement inside. At the same time, I can hear some dull sounds coming from the door from time to time, like someone struggling.

"You are surrounded." A tall policeman shouted over and over again, "Drop your weapon and come out and surrender at once."

Suddenly there was a loud noise at the door, and then nothing happened. Desire from quietly secretly let out a cry. Almost at the same time, the police officers immediately began to act. They broke the lock and rushed in, but immediately froze on the spot.

Mu Yejing followed him, and she immediately understood why the police were stupefied. Because senator Wallace is the only one in the bathroom. The window is closed. In fact, even if the window is opened, it is impossible for someone to escape from there, because there are steel bars on the window. Congressman Wallace fell face down in a pool of blood, wearing pajamas, and a strange knife went through his right chest. Konoha calmly looked at Congressman Hua Jishi's injury and then shook his head. Obviously, his injury is incurable. Just then, Congressman Hua Jishi's lips suddenly moved, and Konoha quietly buried his head and heard his last words clearly.

"... that man ... went that way ..." Hua Jishi said as he scanned the bathroom, knowing that this was the route when the man left. But Hua Jishi's eyes tilted to the top of the bathroom and finally stopped at the upper left corner of the ceiling. Hua Jishi's eyes gradually blurred. "... he raised his legs ... and walked up. "

"Then what?" Konoha asked calmly, she felt that she was sweating uncontrollably.

"So ..." Councilman Wallace's mouth came up with floating powder with blood, "and then ... disappeared." He suddenly lowered his head and his voice stopped abruptly.

(4)

"2074, come and get the medicine." Chubby Miss Green pushed a car full of medicines and shouted at the top of her lungs. The man lying on the bed immediately bounced reflexively, stretched out his hand as thin as a chicken's paw and grabbed the small pocket in Miss Green's hand.

Green nodded with satisfaction. In her impression, 2074 made rapid progress. When he first came, he not only refused to take medicine, but also acted like an enemy with every medical staff. It took several strong men to give him medicine for the first time "Take the medicine." Gently green. In fact, Green doesn't know what medicine 2074 took. It feels like a strange ball that he has never seen before.

Pour the medicine into your mouth and pick up the cup in Green's hand. After swallowing the pills, he pointed to his abdomen with a flattering expression and smiled at Miss Green. "I have eaten." He said, "It's all here."

Miss Green has a soft feeling in her heart. In contrast, 2074 is the kind of patient who is easy to serve. In layman's terms, he is a "literary" madman. Generally speaking, patients like this live in collective wards, but in 2074, they lived alone and were forbidden to talk to other patients. "hey." Green rarely patted 2074' s hand and said, "Eat."

After being praised, 2074 blushed a little, showing a somewhat shy look, and bowed his head stupidly. A wisp of saliva ran down his mouth to the quilt and mixed with the original stain. He was obviously interested in the bright line pulled by saliva, grabbed the mucus hanging in the air, toyed with it one by one, and laughed wildly in his eyes.

Miss Green saw 2074 playing and chanting something. She listened carefully for a few seconds. This seems to be a word.

"Stairs ... there is a staircase ..."

Miss green sighed, stairs, stairs again. Since he was admitted to the hospital in 2074, he has been telling everyone that there are stairs. Miss Green propped herself up and pushed the car into the next room. Suddenly, a man rushed in with a piece of paper. As he walked, he shouted, "He Xi, who is he Xi?"

Mr. Green stopped the visitor. "Dr. Murray, who are you looking for?"

The bearer didn't answer, but his eyes looked around. Then he shouted as if he had made a major discovery: "2074, yes, it is you." He rushed to the bed and said to the man who was drooling, "Congratulations, you are well and can leave the hospital. Come, sign it. "

Today looked blankly at the man who suddenly broke in and walked behind Miss Green with some fear. "I have eaten." He smiled obsequiously and pointed to his abdomen and said, "I took medicine."

Mary thrust a pen impatiently into Hao Xi's hand. "Your illness has healed. It's time to leave the hospital. " He frowned in disgust. "I knew that free treatment would only raise you such a lazy thing. This year has been a good life, with delicious food and people waiting on you. " Come on, the inspection report is the most fair. "

Today looked at the pen in his hand and the man with a thick voice in front of him, as if he wanted to cry. After a while, he suddenly turned the nib and stuffed it into his mouth.

"This is not medicine." Miss Green soon finished the night. She turned to Mary and said, "Are you mistaken? Although I am only a nurse, I have been taking care of this patient. I'm sure he hasn't left the hospital. "

"Then I don't care." Mary assumed a business-like attitude. "Anyway, it arranged for the patient to be discharged from the hospital. If the patient pays for himself, he can stay as long as he wants, but this is free treatment. Let him leave the hospital now, and I won't give him any money in the future. What do you want me to do? "

"But his illness is really not good." Green looked at what. "He can only be a waste if he goes out like this."

"This is not my tube. Clean him up, the patient's family is still waiting outside, and we will naturally take care of him in the future. We have nothing to do. "

Miss Green has nothing to say. Mary is right. This is beyond her control. Mr. Green put Xi's hand in Mary's and said, "Go with him."

Today didn't dare to break away from Mary's hand, but Miss Green stopped him with stern eyes. After a while, Miss Green was left alone in this small ward. She bowed her head to manage the mattress, but she couldn't calm down. Let's go, patient. Green vaguely felt that he was still a patient, and anyone could see it at a glance. But we actually discharged a patient who had not recovered at all. Who can tell me what this is about?