The Phantom Gamblers of the Silver State

Previously

…His chosen destination was the historic Riverside Hotel. Its grand facade, a testament to a bygone era of elegance, stood stoically against the encroaching twilight. Elias had chosen it specifically for its long history, its reputation for housing both transient travelers and those who, for reasons unknown, seemed to never truly check out. His worn leather satchel, a familiar weight by his side, felt ready, its contents – EMF meters, audio recorders, thermal cameras, and his ever-present journal – poised to capture the unseen. He checked into a modest room