Part Two, Phantoms: Chapters 21-25; The Big Story, Morning in Snowfield, The Crisis Team, Cold Terror, Questions Summary

Through a series of leaks to the media, word quickly spreads about what is going on in Snowfield. By the time Monday morning arrives, the media has swarmed Santa Mira, waiting for word about what is going on the small town.

In chapter twenty-two, as generators and a short wave radio are delivered to the road block, Jennie stops at her house to gather medical supplies. The phone rings and Jenny answers, only to be greeted by the noises that Bryce had heard. Animal cries, children laughing and crying and screams come across the line, followed by the voice of Stu Wargle telling Jenny what he plans on doing to her...