Investigation Log – V. Grant, Day 13

Sophia Johnson is a curious one. Sharp, composed, and far more comfortable with codes than with people, I suspect. A mind like hers could easily conceal a message in plain sight.

Which raises a question.

Would she?

I learned she is close to someone already on my list, though recent forensic results seem to exclude that individual. An interesting contradiction.

For the first time, I find myself questioning my direction. The trail has gone quiet. Too quiet. Even the presence that once followed me has vanished.

Is that a relief… or a sign I have drifted off course?

I will stop at Santa’s post office today. Noah Mitchell may offer something to set me right again.