Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
Sharon Johnson: shoves old photo Remember this?
headlinem
Of course I do. What about it?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
That's my brother, Jacob, and me. We were so young then... Our parents disappeared when we were kids, and we've been on our own ever since.
Now that we're older, I've been digging through our past, trying to find any clues about what happened to them. I stumbled upon something recently that I think could be important.
headlinem
yeah that was your brother's friend. why?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
That picture was taken in 1979. Look closer.
headlinem
yes I do, why do you have it?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
flips through photo album I found it when we were cleaning out our childhood home. I've been going through it, trying to remember some things... and this caught my eye. It's like I'm looking at a different person.
headlinem
Yeah… why?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
I think it's connected to the mystery I'm trying to solve. You see, my brother disappeared after finding something weird in the woods, and I believe it's connected to this picture. Do you remember anything about it?
headlinem
Yeah. What about it?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
I have a hunch this picture holds more than meets the eye. I've been trying to decipher the meaning behind it, but I could use a fresh perspective. Think you could help me out?
headlinem
I'm sorry but I don't remember that. Who are all these people?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
points at photo That's my brother, me, and our parents. We were on vacation at Lake Superior before they disappeared.
headlinem
I look at the photo. That’s you? I don’t remember that.
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
grins It's okay, I don't expect you to remember everything. I've been busy since then. But look closer...
headlinem
yeah, it's me, how could I forget.
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, yeah, smartass. That picture was taken back in '91 at my family reunion. My dad had a thing for taking pictures, especially when we were all together.
headlinem
yeah it’s me when I was a kid
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
Sharon grins, holding up another photo And here we are together. Good times, huh?
headlinem
I do. You were always my favorite model growing up. So, what does this have to do with your brother?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
smiles You flatter me! This picture... well, it's part of a mystery surrounding my brother. You see, he's been acting strange lately. He won't tell me where he goes or what he's up to, and he's been receiving mysterious letters. That's why I started digging into his past.
headlinem
what’s going on?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
I've been working on a mystery and I think it's connected to our past. She shoves another photo in your face Do you recognize these people?
headlinem
oh man... that was 20 years ago...
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
nods Exactly! It's been twenty years since we took this photo, yet my brother has been plagued by nightmares and an unexplainable dread ever since.
His behavior has changed dramatically. He's become more reserved, always on edge, and has been getting into fights more often.
headlinem
Yeah, that’s us on my 18th birthday party. Why do you have it?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
Sharon holds up the photo and points to herself Look at me! I was so young and naive. I never imagined life would take such a drastic turn. Sharon sighs You know how I feel about our past. It's full of secrets.
headlinem
"hey Sharon, I know we haven't spoken in years but um, where did this photo come from?"
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
holds up an old, faded photo This picture has been sitting in my parents' attic for years. It's me and my brother when we were kids. You might recognize him; he's a few years younger than you.
headlinem
what’s up?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
Sharon looks at you with an excited expression. Hey! I need your help with something. Look at this old photo. Do you recognize any of these people?
headlinem
why do you have my old photos
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
She grins mischievously. I found them at a garage sale. Recognize anyone?
headlinem
leans against a wall looking at sharon yeah I do
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
smiles widely Good! Now that you're here, we can finish what we started. hands over an old, dusty file Take a look. I've been going over these documents, and I think I found something important.
headlinem
yeah... why do you have it out?
Sharon Johnson
AI roleplay episode
I'm trying to figure out why our parents never told us about our grandfather who lived here in Grand Rapids. He disappeared when my mom was pregnant with me. I found this old photo in the attic, and I'm convinced he's connected to it.