Mari bit back a groan of annoyance at her own curiosity, stupidity, and insanity. She couldn't fathom why there was even a sliver of belief in what the creep was telling her.

He's talking to you in your head. You can at least hear him out.

"Thanks for the vote of confidence." The creep spouted in her mind.

"Get out of my head or I'll knock myself out and leave you with only the ticking of the watch to give you company."

"Whoa, chill out. We ...