“You were crying.” The voice, expected yet still surprising, came from her right, and she couldn’t immediately see the person who spoke.

Team arrives at the abandoned mining town of Raven Peak. Description of dilapidated buildings, eerie atmosphere, church on hill. Evidence of demonic presence and ritual preparation. Team discovers Abigail is alive but changed. Recognition that demon lord Belphegor is involved.

Jake Martins ran down the alley, clutching the bag full of money tight against his chest.  Distant now was the sound of sirens, scouring the streets for sign of the Duke Station robber.

Mark smiled pleasantly, dipping his hand into the tray of olives and pulling one out.  Honestly, he considered the sweet fruit to be disgusting in the worst sort of way, but this was no time to be ungracious.  This was a time for cordiality, and more than a little discretion.

Delaphene, a greater demon, warns or confronts the team. Reference to demon siblings (Delaphene and Christoph). Cabin location serves as temporary shelter or investigation point. Team learns more about demon hierarchy and threat level.

Interlude chapter providing different perspective or flashback. May show cult operations, demon activities, or background on the conspiracy. Builds tension before major confrontation.

Team searches for Arthur who has gone to Raven Peak alone. They discover evidence of his trail and follow. Investigation reveals the abandoned mining town history and supernatural significance. Missing girls trail leads to the town. Team prepares for confrontation.

Arthur and team encounter powerful demon during investigation. Arthur demonstrates his legendary combat skills and exorcism knowledge. The demon is far more powerful than expected, suggesting greater conspiracy. Team barely survives encounter. Evidence points toward Raven Peak.

Haatim joins Abigail on his first mission hunting demons. They investigate supernatural activity and Haatim witnesses demonic possession firsthand. Combat ensues and Haatim sees Abigail expert skills. He is terrified but committed. First taste of Hunter life shows him the darkness he has entered.