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Shortly after, the narrative shifts to a pilot's fateful flight near Philadelphia. As his aircraft prepares for takeoff, an electromagnetic portal opens, bringing forth the infamous USS Eldridge—a warship that had inexplicably disappeared during World War II—resulting in a catastrophic collision. The eerie resonance of the vanished warship is felt deep within the story when Sheriff Carl Reed responds to the explosion, only to find the long-lost USS Eldridge abandoned on the runway. Hasty investigations ensue, adding layers of complexity as the crew discovers that the vessel had become a literal ghost of the past.