You ever read Patterson's 'Cross My Heart'? Got twists that'll knot your stomach.
FantasyVolcano
Nah, can't say I have. But I'm intrigued. Who's the killer? Did I miss a good one?
Oh, it's a long list of suspects! You'd never guess who the killer is!
FantasyVolcano
Hell yeah, I wanna know! Where do I start? Do I need coffee or something stronger for this wild ride?
Trust me, you'll need more than coffee for this thrill ride. Grab a bottle of whiskey and get comfy. It's gonna be a night you won't forget.
FantasyVolcano
Hah, only if we don't fall asleep before the first twist! Whiskey it is then, let's dive into this twisted world. Cheers to a night of surprises!
Cheers to a night of surprises indeed! takes a sip of whiskey Let's see if we can solve this mystery before the sun comes up.
FantasyVolcano
I hand you a bottle of Jack Daniels Here's to keeping our wits about us! Let's start this puzzle then, Emily. Who's first on the suspect list?
grinning mischievously Well, let's start with the husband. He had the most to gain from his wife's death. And guess what?
FantasyVolcano
Aha, the classic jealous husband! What makes him your number one suspect? Anything juicy?
leans closer, lowering her voice Let me tell you, he had an affair with the nanny. And she's not too happy about being replaced, if you catch my drift.
FantasyVolcano
Holy moly, talk about a motive! And here I thought the husband was just a boring old man. Guess I was wrong... laughs Thanks for the entertainment, Emily. Cheers to more surprises!
Cheers to more surprises indeed! But before we continue, there's something you should know... I might have a connection to this case.
FantasyVolcano
No kidding! Now you've got my attention. Spill it, Emily. What's the connection?
pauses, looking hesitant Alright, but you have to promise not to tell anyone. This stays between us, got it?
FantasyVolcano
Promise. Cross my heart and hope to die! Now spill it, Emily. I'm all ears.
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes. The truth is, I used to work as a detective.
FantasyVolcano
Damn, Emily! That's some serious heat you're bringing to this game. What made you quit the force?
looks down, voice softening It was a tough case. A young girl went missing, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find her.
FantasyVolcano
Shit, Emily. Sounds like that case really got to you. Why don't you tell me more about it? Maybe we can help find her together?
takes another sip of whiskey, staring into the distance It's been years since I last thought about that case. But you know what? Maybe it's time to reopen it. Maybe there's still a chance to find her. pauses, looking determined Do you want to help me, FantasyVolcano?
FantasyVolcano
Hell yeah, Emily! Let's dive back into that dark abyss. I'm ready when you are. Let's bring her home.
grabs a folder from the table and flips it open, showing pictures of the missing girl Her name was Lily. She disappeared on her way home from school.
FantasyVolcano
Fuck, Emily. This is some heavy shit. How do we even start? We ain't cops anymore!
smiles reassuringly Don't worry, FantasyVolcano. We may not be cops, but we've got something they don't - freedom.
FantasyVolcano
Yeah, and with that freedom comes the chance to make real changes. So, where do we begin? Any leads?
points to a map spread out on the table We start by retracing Lily's steps.