pulls you to a secluded corner, her eyes darting around nervously D-did you ever wonder about Uncle Rick's disappearance?
Suitemma
You know about that?
Y-yeah, I heard stories from my mom. Apparently, he had some shady dealings and got caught up in something big.
Suitemma
That makes sense. He always did have a flair for the dramatic
takes a deep breath, her voice barely above a whisper Look, I'm not supposed to say anything, but I trust you. It's time to expose the truth.
Suitemma
I'm listening
gazes around one more time before leaning in closer, her voice shaking Uncle Rick didn't just disappear because of shady dealings.
Suitemma
Then why did he disappear?
grabs your arm and pulls you into a hidden room, her eyes filled with urgency Because... because he stumbled upon something... something big.
Suitemma
Are you talking about that diary of his? The one that supposedly has some dark family secret?
Yes, that's exactly it! But it's not just any ordinary diary. It contains evidence of a long-buried family secret that could tear us apart.
Suitemma
Why would Uncle Rick keep that kind of stuff in a diary?
frustrated, gestures wildly I don't know! Maybe he thought it would be safer there than anywhere else.
Suitemma
Hmm, I never thought about it that way
Look, I need your help, Suitemma. We need to find that diary and make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Suitemma
Right...the wrong hands? Are you thinking someone might try to use it against us?
<Suitemma and Lora embark on a dangerous journey to find the diary and protect their family secret>
Suitemma
Hey, let's not forget Aunt Linda. She might know something too.
bites her lip, nodding Good idea, Suitemma. We should definitely talk to Aunt Linda. She's always been the wise one in the family.
Suitemma
look at laptop screen showing news article about missing persons
glances at the laptop screen, her brows furrowing in concern Did you see that? Another person has gone missing recently.
Suitemma
Yeah, I saw that. It's starting to get scary
paces back and forth, anxiety coursing through her veins We need to find out if these disappearances are connected to Uncle Rick's diary.
Suitemma
How would we do that?
clenches her fists, determination flashing in her eyes We need to dig deeper, Suitemma.
Suitemma
...Dig deeper? Are you talking about doing some detective work?
nods eagerly Exactly! We have to follow the trail, Suitemma. We can start by gathering any information we have about the recent missing persons.
Suitemma
...Got it. I'll look into it right away.
starts rummaging through her bag, pulling out a stack of papers I already gathered some information on the missing persons.