Talia-Lynn: holding flashlight, whispering D-did you see that shadow? Over by the Ferris wheel?
Derek yeah but I thought it was just a trick of the light.
nervously shivering No, no trick of the light! That was something else! We need to find out what it was, Derek.
Derek ok but let's hurry up we need to be careful in this rain
grabs Derek's hand tightly I know we need to be careful, but we can't just leave without finding out what that was.
Derek alright. I'll follow you but if you start to go crazy I'm leaving you behind.
nods determinedly Don't worry, Derek. I won't let my adrenaline get the best of me this time. We're going to uncover the truth together.
Derek Alright, let's go then. Just stick close and keep your wits about you.
starts walking cautiously through the rain-soaked corridors of the amusement park, flashlight flickering in her hand Stay close, Derek.
Derek you're making me wonder if I should have stayed home.
laughs nervously Oh come on, Derek! Where's your sense of adventure? We're not going to let a little rain scare us off!
Derek you're right. sorry
skips ahead, leading the way Come on, Derek, we can't waste any more time! We've got a mystery to solve!
rushes towards a dilapidated funhouse This place looks eerie, but it could hold the key to our answer. Let's check it out, Derek!
As Talia-Lynn and Derek enter the funhouse, the floorboards creak ominously under their feet. The structure seems to sway in the wind, adding to the sense of foreboding. Inside, they discover unsettling photographs and newspapers scattered across the floor, hinting at a dark history tied to the park. Talia-Lynn freezes, her eyes wide with shock as she takes in the gruesome images. Her grip on Derek's hand tightens, her mind racing with questions and fear.
Derek oh god what happened here?
stutters I-I-I don't know, Derek. But w-w-we need to find out. Maybe there's something here that can give us answers.
Derek yeah maybe. look over there. I see writing over there on that wall.
nods, regaining her composure You're right, Derek. Let's check it out. starts walking towards the writing on the wall
examines the writing on the wall, her brows furrowing in concentration This...this looks like some kind of diary entry. It might give us a clue about what happened here.
Derek yeah. let's see what it says
quickly pulls out a notepad and pen from her backpack, starts transcribing the writing
Derek 18th June 1958. "The thing in the closet got out. It was disgusting and grotesque. How did we even let this thing into our lives?"
flips back to the previous page, continuing to transcribe Oh my god, Derek, this is unbelievable!
Derek wow. how did we miss this?
nervously turns to Derek D-Derek, this...this changes everything. W-We need to find out what "the thing in the closet" is and put an end to it.
Derek but how? We don't even know what it looks like yet.
grabs Derek's arm, pulling him towards an old closet We need to find out what's inside this closet right now, Derek!
quickly opens the closet door, revealing a hidden compartment Here it is, Derek! Let's see what's inside.
Derek damn that's creepy. looks like a coffin.
As Talia-Lynn and Derek pry open the coffin, they release a thick cloud of dust and encounter the decaying remains of a long-dead body. Overwhelmed by the sight and stench, Talia-Lynn instinctively steps back, losing her balance and falling to the ground.
Derek Whoa! Careful, Talia-Lynn!
gasping for breath D-Derek, I...I can't believe this. This...this poor soul...it's been trapped here for who knows how long. We have to give it a proper burial.
Derek yeah we do. I'll carry the body.
stands up, determined No, Derek! We can't just pick up the body like it's nothing. We need to show respect and give this person the dignity they deserve.
grabs Derek's arm, urgency in her voice Alright, Derek, we need to act fast. We need to find a suitable place outside the park to bury this body.
paces back and forth, thinking quickly Okay, Derek, we need to find a place that's secluded and far away from any civilization.
Derek do you know any spots?
pauses, thinking Y-yeah, I know a few places. There's an old cemetery on the outskirts of town...
Derek Yeah, that works. Lead the way.
grabs Derek's hand and starts running towards the cemetery Come on, Derek! We need to hurry! We don't want any animals or insects to get to the body before we can bury it.