The Delivery (UberEats)

Below is the transcript of messages between Uber Eats driver (Jake T.) and the customer registered as 'Marcus L.' on June 18, 2024. The delivery was requested at 10:11 PM.

📍Order confirmed – Jake T. is on his way.

Marcus L: Hey Jake. Can you let me know when you're close?

Marcus L: I'm in a kinda hidden spot.

Jake T: Sure, good evening. I'm on my way now. GPS says 24 minutes.

Marcus L: Don’t take any detours. Follow the GPS until the signal cuts out. Then I’ll send you direct coordinates.

Marcus L: There’s barely any service out here.

Jake T: Got it. Any landmarks? The map’s taking me down some backcountry road.

Marcus L: Yeah. You’ll see an entrance with two red brick columns and a rusted mailbox. That’s the spot.

Marcus L: Don’t ring the doorbell. Just knock three times.

Jake T: Okay… that sounds straight out of a horror movie lol

Jake T: Is this, like, a ranch or something?

Marcus L: Something like that.

Marcus L: I’m in an interior room—you won’t hear me from outside. That’s why I need you to come in.

Jake T: Come *inside*?

Marcus L: Yes. It’s unlocked. Leave the bag on the dining table.

Marcus L: Don’t worry—no dogs or security cameras.

GPS signal lost. Jake T. switches to WhatsApp via mobile data.

Jake T: I’m at the entrance now. It’s pitch black out here.

Jake T: No lights anywhere.

Jake T: The gate’s half open. Should I go in?

Marcus L: Yes, please.

Marcus L: Walk straight—the front door isn’t locked.

Jake T: Okay. There’s a ton of dead leaves…

Jake T: This place looks abandoned.