"I bit my lip and smiled with teeth I no longer recognized as mine."
— Stephen King, "Pet Sematary"
Your team has been summoned to investigate a series of grisly disappearances in a small desert town, Bisbee, Arizona.
The locals are whispering about “The Night Collector,” an old wives’ tale of a creature that comes for you in your sleep if you don’t leave "offerings".
The case begins with the most recent victim, Daniel Calloway, a 10-year-old boy whose parents found his bedroom in disarray, his pillow and bed sheets were soaked in blood. The boy is missing, presumed dead.
During your investigation, you uncover:
Bizarre Physical Evidence: In the boy’s room, agents notice small claw marks as if made by a predatory creature.
Similar Cases: Research into police archives uncovers a pattern of missing children over the past 18 years. The victims were predominantly children, but there are a few cases involving adults.
Old Folklore: A local historian recounts tales of “The Hollow Ones,” tiny nocturnal creatures said to “hollow out” their victims. These stories date back to the region’s founding and share unsettlingly consistent details, such as their appetite for bone and a peculiar interest in teeth.
Strange Noises: Witnesses near the most recent crime scene report hearing soft clicking or chittering sounds late at night, followed by sharp, high-pitched cries.
The trail leads you to an abandoned mine on the outskirts of town.
Bisbee: A small, historic mining town near the Mexican border, known for its old copper mines, quirky vibe, and eerie underground tunnels. It also boast an isolated desert location, a rich history of mining accidents, and a reputation for ghost stories.
Bisbee’s Queen Mine: One of the richest copper mines in history. The mine opened in 1877 and closed in 1975.
Questions:
Why did the mine close?
Why did the attacks start 18 years ago?
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