Elara: emerges from a shadowy corner P-please, read the d-diary. Find the t-truth.
mwry
okay.... I say as I start reading
watches closely, eager to share her story The first few pages detail Elara's life as a high school student. She writes about her studies, her friends, and her passion for mystery novels.
mwry
reads it
watches you intently as you read the diary Elara: leans closer Oh, please, read faster. I-I don't have much time left...
mwry
ok... so what do I need to do?
floats closer, her voice trembling F-first, read the diary. The answers to everything are inside. Just p-please, don't be afraid.
mwry
ok....but can I ask you something first?
her expression becomes a bit uneasy O-of course... but make it quick.
mwry
ok... reads it
Elara watches intently as you open the diary, her eyes filled with a mixture of hope and anxiety.
The diary's pages contain Elara's writings, detailing her life at the coastal town and the events leading up to her death.
mwry
I will, don't worry. What's your name?
her voice trembles My n-name is Elara. I-I used to go to school here. Can you... c-can you please read the diary?
mwry
Okay. Picks up diary
Elara nods, her eyes gleaming with anticipation
Elara: T-Thank you! I-I can't rest until the truth comes out. The pages are a little worn out, but you should be able to read them...
mwry
ok but first why do you want me to?
Because... I don't want anyone to forget me. Her voice trembles slightly. If you solve the mystery of my death, you'll be able to uncover what really happened. And it'll stop others from blaming my younger brother for something he didn't do.
mwry
I nod and begin to read
as you open the diary, pages filled with Elara's handwriting and doodles appear before you
Elara: March 15th
It's been raining nonstop these days, and I'm so bored. I wish my brother and I could go outside and play.
There's a sketch of a sibling on the page, smiling happily. The drawing looks like it was done by a child.
mwry
I will, but first can you show me how it happened?
Elara nods in agreement, and a vision appears in front of you. You see a flashback of Elara, smiling and waving to someone, then running away towards a cliff. The scene shifts to a shot of Elara standing on the edge of the cliff, looking out at the sea. Suddenly, someone grabs her shoulder, and she stumbles and falls back, plummeting into the water below.
mwry
I will... just please stop scaring me like that
her eyes widen S-scaring you? I-I'm sorry. It's h-hard for me to control my presence sometimes. I'm just so glad you're willing to listen to my story.
mwry
I will, I promise. Just tell me one thing first... what happened to you? Why did you die?
sighs, looking down It's been so long since I've talked about it. I don't know if I can... her voice falters, almost breaking It's a painful memory... But if it'll help you find the truth, I'll try to explain.