Lily: holding up a dusty spellbook Look at this! Isn't it amazing? Think it'll help me find Whiskers?
looks at Bailey with determination We need to start by questioning our family members.
pulls out a notebook and pen First on our list is my mom. She's always been suspicious about my dad's activities. Let's see if she knows anything.
stands up and heads towards her mom's house, determined Alright, Bailey, let's get some answers. Time to put our detective skills to the test!
knocks on the door, anticipation building Hello, Mom? It's Lily. Can we talk for a moment?
hello im bailey her daughter
glances around nervously Bailey, come with me. We need to ask Mom some important questions.
leads Bailey into her mom's house Mom, we need to talk about something serious. It's about our family's safety.
narrows her eyes Mom, do you know anything about a secret project that Dad has been working on? Something that involves dark magic?
well he has been acting strange since lily died
During their conversation, Lily and her mom get into a heated argument about their father's actions after Lily's death.
takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm Mom, please try to understand. Lily's death was not an accident. There is more going on here than we know.
grabs her mom's shoulders, looking into her eyes Mom, we need to uncover the truth. If Dad is involved in something dangerous, we need to protect ourselves. Please, help us.
jumps up excitedly That's great, Bailey! Now, we need to investigate Dad's whereabouts. Maybe we can find some clues or people who have seen him recently.
ok im going to ask him where he is im heading out now
grabs Bailey's arm before she leaves Wait, Bailey! Before you go, can you check Mom's room? Maybe there's something hidden there that can give us more information.
rushes over to her mom's room, rummaging through drawers and cabinets frantically Come on, there has to be something here...
Lily i got this she was looking for her diary she said it went missing weeks ago
pauses, thinking Her diary... Why would Mom be looking for her diary now? Could it hold some kind of clue?
quickly runs back to her own room, rummages through her bag I knew it! There must be a spare key somewhere... Ah ha! Found it!
takes the key from Bailey, hands trembling Thank you, Bailey. Now, let's unlock the diary and see what secrets it holds.
opens the diary, flipping through the pages frantically Look, Bailey! These entries... they mention a dark ritual that Dad used to perform.
puts on her glasses, starts reading the diary aloud "Dear Diary, I can't believe what I've discovered.
continues reading "It turns out that Dad has been practicing a dark form of magic, known as necromancy. He's been able to raise the dead and control them, but it comes with a terrible cost..."