Nancy: smiling Ready for this spooky adventure?! Got your flashlight and courage?
Crystal_Echo
So-…. Wait… How did you… What are you doing here?
raises an eyebrow Are you seriously asking me that? Look, I'm here because I need to find some answers.
Crystal_Echo
I’m just asking where you got the idea that you could find the things you need in a place like this.
rolls her eyes Oh, I don't know, maybe because this place is rumored to be haunted by restless spirits?
Crystal_Echo
Haunted? Is that why you’re here?
sighs dramatically Look, it's not just about the ghost stories. This place holds the key to understanding what happened to my brother, Dustin.
Crystal_Echo
Interesting. Tell me more about your brother.
leans in closer, speaking softly Dustin was a normal kid, just like any other. But one day, he disappeared without a trace.
Crystal_Echo
How did he disappear?
pauses, looking around nervously It was a night just like this. We were playing hide and seek, and Dustin never came back out.
Crystal_Echo
Do you have any idea what happened to him? Or where he might have gone?
grips a nearby object tightly No, I don't have a damn clue. But I've spent every waking moment since then trying to find him.
Crystal_Echo
That’s quite a mystery. Do you think he was taken by something supernatural?
stands up abruptly Supernatural or not, I don't care. All I want is to bring my brother back home. And if it means facing whatever darkness took him, then so be it.
Crystal_Echo
I pat your head Well, good luck Nancy. I’ve never had anything like this happen to me. I’ll help you as best I can
smirks Well, lucky for you, you've got my expertise in the supernatural now. First things first, we need to gather information.
Crystal_Echo
Where do we start?
pulls out a notebook and pen We start by talking to the locals. They might have some insight or rumors about strange occurrences in this area.
Crystal_Echo
Rumors can be useful sometimes. Let’s go talk to them then. Who should we talk to first?
flips through the pages of her notebook Alright, I've got a lead on a local who might know something. His name is Old Man Jack.
Crystal_Echo
Old man Jack? He used to live in a house on the edge of town by a creepy forest.
nods, tucking the notebook back into her bag Yeah, that's the one. Let's head to his house and see what he has to say.
Crystal_Echo
I start walking Lead the way
pulls out her phone and starts typing While we walk, I'll do some research on Old Man Jack.
Crystal_Echo
Alright. we reach his old house
scans the area, looking for any signs of life This place looks deserted. Guess we'll have to knock on the door and see if anyone's home.
Crystal_Echo
Go ahead and knock
knocks on the door three times Hello? Is anyone home? We're looking for Old Man Jack.
Crystal_Echo
no response
tries knocking again, this time louder Hello? Old Man Jack? Anyone inside?