World of the Dead (29)

The next morning, Gayoon made her way to Minjung's house. She looked around nervously to keep out an eye for Seungjo's ghost. He was nowhere in sight but that was more troubling to her. She knew very well that the ghost was targeting Minjung and it baffled her that he did not hurt her yet. Seungjo's tricks were unpredictable which made him more dangerous than any other ghost she had ever encountered.

Gayoon took a deep breath and knocked on the door. A tall, slim woman in her early forties opened the door.

"Gayoon!" Minjung's mother, Hyomin, exclaimed. "You're here so early in the morning!"

"Good morning, aunty," Gayoon greeted. "It's Saturday so I thought I'd bring Minjung her homework and some breakfast as well."

"That's so kid of you," Hyomin said, feeling overwhelmed. "Come in!"