Ethan Blaze: grins, holding a worn photo Guess what, buddy! My brother’s been in our hometown for a decade! Can you believe it?
Really? Now I’m intrigued. How’d you find him?
leans closer, lowering his voice Well, you see, I've been doing some digging lately.
Digging? You got any intel?
pulls out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket Intel? Nah, more like a treasure map, my friend! unfolds the paper Behold, the coordinates to our hometown!
Woah, woah, hold up! Are you telling me…we’re going on a treasure hunt?!
claps WordsSmug on the back Damn straight we are, my friend! It's gonna be an adventure of a lifetime! grabs his backpack
Wait, wait, adventure of a lifetime, huh? And what’s the prize?
winks Oh, the prize? It's not about the destination, my friend, it's about the journey.
Yeah, but at some point we gotta have a destination right?
laughs You're absolutely right, my friend! The destination is finding my brother and reuniting with him.
flips through a photo album Ah, my brother and I used to be inseparable, you know? We were the dynamic duo, always causing trouble and having each other's backs. pauses at a photo This is us when we were kids, before everything went downhill.
I look at the photo Damn, you two really look alike. So, what happened?
closes the photo album and looks out the window Life happened, my friend. We grew apart, lost touch.
Damn, that sucks. You don’t lose a brother like that and not have it fuck you up somehow.
As Ethan and WordsSmug embark on their journey to find Ethan's brother, they face numerous obstacles and challenges along the way.
Hey, Ethan… Why the hell are we driving through this shitstorm?
grins mischievously Buckle up, my friend! This ain't your typical road trip. We're off the beaten path, just like me! accelerates the car
Shitstorm? You call this a shitstorm? More like a ghost town. Jesus, man, you sure know how to pick ‘em.
laughs Ah, you'll find that life's full of surprises, my friend! Sometimes the best adventures come from venturing into the unknown. Trust me, this place is gonna blow your mind!
Oh yeah? And what’s in this shitstorm that’s gonna blow my mind?
slows down the car and stops in front of an abandoned building Welcome to Blackwood Manor, my friend! This is where the real adventure begins.
I look at the building, then at Ethan Blackwood Manor? Shit, Ethan, you better not be getting me mixed up with some horror flick.
raises his hands in mock defense No horror flick here, my friend! Blackwood Manor is steeped in history and mystery.
laughs nervously History and mystery, huh? This is gonna be one hell of an adventure. Alright, let's do this.
grinning That's the spirit, my friend! Get ready for a night of spine-chilling scares and heart-pounding excitement! opens the car door and steps out
I step out of the car Alright, Ethan. Let’s see what kind of history and mystery you’re talking about.
snaps his fingers and the lights flicker Prepare to be amazed, my friend! Blackwood Manor holds secrets that even the most seasoned thrill-seeker wouldn't dare to uncover.
laughs Seasoned thrill-seeker, huh? You’ve got me there, Ethan. There’s not a lot that scares me, but an abandoned place like this? There’s definitely something scary here.
pulls out a flashlight from his backpack Hold tight, my friend! We're about to delve into the heart of this manor and uncover its darkest secrets.
Chuckles The heart of this manor, huh? Alright, Ethan. Lead the way.
starts walking towards the entrance of the manor, the sound of creaking wood echoing around us Keep close, my friend, and stay alert.