A Challenge Lies Ahead

Part Two of the Murky Depths Saga.


"Two bodies, and two still outstanding," Michaels said, tossing a file onto the desk.

The man sitting on the other side, late forties, balding with glasses, opened the file and began perusing the papers inside. The plaque on the forward edge of his desk identified him as Special Agent in Charge Jack Benton.

"Boating accidents?" Benton suggested after a moment.

Michaels immediately shook his head in the negative. "One of the victims disappeared from the shoreline. And the injuries on the two recovered bodies aren't consistent with propeller blades. They've been completely mangled. They show signs of what might possibly be bite marks-"

"So you're going with an animal attack." Michaels just looked back at his superior, who sighed. "It's a local matter."

"The local authorities won't properly investigate this," Michaels insisted. "Word of an out of control, hungry beast lurking within the depths of Lake Ontario would kill tourism. In a community that relies on tourism for it's economical welfare. Come on, Jack. Give me this."

Benton nodded and closed the file, sliding the folder back across the desk.

"Look, Wolf, you're a good agent, one of my best," Benton said. He sighed, and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Are you sure about this?"

Michaels nodded. "Absolutely."

Jack nodded again. "Okay." He dropped his hand and met Michaels' eyes. "Quite the challenge lies ahead of you."

Michaels picked up the folder and placed it under his arm. "I'm ready for it."
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Short and sweet. Not too much going on here, just setting up some characters. The next part will have some mystery and may actually be interesting! As always, please leave a comment, even if you hated it and especially if you liked it!

Ren