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<<type 60ms>>\ In a small rural town where everyone keeps to themselves, everybody knows each other, no secret is left unhead. No one has ever stopped saying hello or greeting each other every time they passed. It's because they all know each other. Here in this town of 300 or so people, it seems like this kind of place has a secret of their own that they won't address to outsiders. You would think that it's a utopia to be in a place like this but it's not. Once you're there, you just want to leave but for some reason you are drawn to find out what's going on and you will do what it takes to find the answer. Welcome to Little Meadows. A town with more than just a little secret. [[Continue Reading ->office1]] \<</type>>

Dear Clubs,, I live in a small town called Little Meadows. I moved here with my wife and daughter but ever since I moved here, I been noticing very strange things about the residents here. I wouldn't call them nosey, but it always seem they know what is going on here. While I was at the library trying to learn about the history of the town, I learned that the town had a string of different mayors that would do great things until recently. Newly elected Mayor, Benjamin Brown made some drastic changes that cause this town to be the way it is. One thing I noticed is that there was a non-existent crime history but strange disapperances of young girls happening within the area. Before Benjamin Brown was mayor there were no disapperances but shortly after he is in office, a young girl would disappear anywhere between 6 months to a year from each other. From what I gathered, there has been 4 cases of these disappearnces untl very recently. The town didn't think I would notice but my time I been here I have been suspicious about 2 girls disappearing. When I went to talk to the families about it they would deny it, then I would ask around and they would deny it. They would all say the same thing. "They never had a daughter." But Mr. Clubs, this is where you come in. I want someone from the city to share the secrets that is hidden in this town with the world. I think the Mayor is in it if not the main culprit. I fear for my family. I think they are catching on as it feels like there has alway been someone watching me. If you do come, I'll be at the park at noon on Sunday. -- There was no signature, no name. I let out a quick yawn. "Getting tired there boss?" "Yeah, It's been a long week." "You can go ahead and take a nap if you like, I can wake you up when we get there" [[ Put up the letter and close your eyes ->taxidrive2]] [[ Try to stay awake ->taxidrive3]]

I decided to close my eyes and the cab driver noticed. "Would you like me to turn on the air conditioner or let the windows down?" "No, I'm okay. Can you wake me up when we get there?" "Sure thing Boss. I say it's about an hour drive." I put my coat over me. It's no problem. I need the rest anyways. While I'm trying to dose off, I began prepparing my rough draft in my head. . .. ... About an hour as passed. "Hey boss, we're here" [[ Wake up ->town1a]]

<<type 60ms>>\ It's been a month since I had written a story for the Daily Times. Vivian, the department assistant has been badgering me about writing the next piece or else I'll get canned. I couldn't do much since I haven't been able to find a topic that I could write about before my idea was taken by someone else or by a different company. I was at a lost. I was just sitting at my desk when Vivian came by. "You have a letter for you, Diamond" "A letter? For me?" "That's what I said, right? Here you go." "Thanks Viv" "You can thank me when I don't have to fire you. Now do you have a piece for me yet?" "I been up all night working on it Viv, I can get it to you in a couple of days." "You better." She walked away. I lied. I have nothing written. I need to come up with something quick or else I'm out on the streets. I opened the letter she gave me. My eyes widen. This is it. This is what I need. I grabbed my coat and bag with my things. I told Vivian to call me me a cab. "I have your next story coming up Viv, can you call me a cab? I'll be right down stairs" "Where are you going?" "Finishing up your next piece. I'll give you a ring when I get to my hotel room" [[Wait for a cab downstairs ->waiting1]] \<</type>>

I'm in the lobby waiting for the cab but I guess I have a few minutes to kill. As I'm gathering up my things the letter that was addressed to me fell on the ground. [[Read the letter ->letter]] [[Put the letter back into the bag ->taxidrive1]]

"Yeah that sounds like a good idea, thanks" "No problem boss" . .. ... About an hour has passed. "Hey Boss, looks like we're here. Little Meadows." [[ Look out the window ->town1b]]

"Looks like we have arrived, Mr. Clubs" "Thanks Brian, and remembe you can call me Charlie." "Thanks, Mr. Clubs." "How much for the ride?" "$25 Even." "Here's $40. Get you something to eat on the way back" "Oh thank you Mr Clubs. Have fun here." I got my things and got out. I waved goodbye to Brian and see him drive off in the distance going back where we came from. I took a look around and see a few building but the one that catches me eye is the diner. I could use something to eat. I put on my coat andI walked passed by a sign just outside of the diner. Welcome to Little Meadows. [[ Go inside the Diner ->diner]]

I looked outside the window and see a large sign next a diner. While trying to get my eyes adjusted from the nap I can also see a few buildings out the distance. It does look like a small town. Welcome to Little Meadows. Not many cars out on the street but there are a few outside the diner. "Thanks. How much do I owe you?" "$25 even" I paid the driver $30 and got out, Looked around and put on my coat. It's not cold but it is a bit chilly. Maybe because of the wind. It smells of nature here compared to the city. [[ Walk over to the Diner ->diner]]

"No, I think I should be okay" "Not a problem, you can take a look at the scenary here. It's pretty nice. Have you ever gone out to these parts of Arkansas before?" "No, I have not. I try not to leave the city as much since most of the stuff I write about are usually there." "You're a writer?" "For the newspaper." "Very cool. Written anything recently?" "Not recently, but I am on my way to get a story that will be in the papers soon" "Nice, then I will get the papers until that happens. What is your name?" "Clubs. Charlie Clubs" "Okay, Mr. Clubs. I will memorize that name. You can call me Brian" I chuckled a bit. "Have you ever been to Devil's Den, Mr. Clubs?" "When I was younger sure." "It's very beautiful, I would like to go back but I been busy with work you know?" "I know that feeling all too well. . .. ... About an hour has passed. I spent most of the drive staring out the window enjoying the scenary when I saw the sign of Little Meadows. [[ Look out the window ->town1b]]

I went inside the diner and the decor was very vintage. Vinyl seats and blue colors. I wasn't from the 1960s but I believe this is what it looked like. "A sit at the counter okay?" a man behind the counter asked. "Sure." "So what brings you out here?" the burly man asked "What makes you think I'm not from around here?" "Well. I never seen you here before. I reckon you're passing on through trying to go towards the Northwest I suppose" "Yeah, you can say that. I'm here to sightsee and enjoy the local wildlife" "Well you come to the right place. Hey, you can call me Jim. How about I recommend you some apple pie and coffee?" "You know what Jim, that sounds great. You can call me - " [[ Use your real name ->clubs]] [[ Use a fake name ->fakename]]

"You can call me Charlie. Charlie Clubs" Felt the hair on the back of neck goes up. I looked around to see what was going on but it could be my mind playing tricks on me "Nice to meet you Charlie. How long are you in for?" "I reckon I'll be here for at least a day. If I can leave later this evening then that works for me but I suppose I can leave in the morning." "We do have a little bed and breakfast just down the road from here that you can stay at. You can let Elenore know that I recommended you." He drops off a piece of apple pie and small cup of coffee. What I needed after a rough morning and a drive down here. "Thanks" I took a sip of the coffee. "You know Charlie. In case you needed to go back home to the city, you can take the next bus at Midnight and the next one after that is 8 in the morning" "Thanks for the tip Jim. Anything to do around here?" "You have a camera don't you? You can always take pictures of the wildlife here. But nothing of note, maybe take a tour of city hall, visit the local library, we only have one park but you're welcomed there. You will most likely see some familiar faces through out the day since the town is very small." I noted everything he said. "Hey thanks. By the way this is good stuff. I might have to stop again for dinner" I wiped my mouth and placed some money down on the counter "Well I'm off. I'll see you around" "Take care of yourself Charlie." <<set $park1 to 0>> <<set $library1 to 0>> <<set $cityhall1 to 0>> [[ Start with the park ->park1]] [[ Start with City Hall ->cityhall1]] [[ Start with the library ->library1]]

I can't take the chance that they know who I am. But what name should I give them? "My name is Timothy Mississippi. But you can call me Tim" "Well, you have a name that rhymes with mine! Well it's nice to meet you Tim. Glad to have you in our town." He drops off a piece of apple pie and small cup of coffee. What I needed after a rough morning and a drive down here. "Thanks" I took a sip of the coffee. "You know Tim. In case you needed to go back home to the city, you can take the next bus at Midnight and the next one after that is 8 in the morning" "Thanks for the tip Jim. Anything to do around here?" "You have a camera don't you? You can always take pictures of the wildlife here. But nothing of note, maybe take a tour of city hall, visit the local library, we only have one park but you're welcomed there. You will most likely see some familiar faces through out the day since the town is very small." I noted everything he said. "Hey thanks. By the way this is good stuff. I might have to stop again for dinner" I wiped my mouth and placed some money down on the counter "Well I'm off. I'll see you around" "You know what's life like in a small town like this?" "I don't believe I do." "There's always someone that knows more than they should and not all lies are kept secret." "I see." "But don't let that deter you from visiting Little Meadows. Hope you have fun out there" "Thanks" I grabbed my stuff and walked outside. Can't shake an eerie feeling I'm starting to get from this place. <<set $park2 to 0>> <<set $library2 to 0>> <<set $cityhall2 to 0>> [[ Start with the park ->park2]] [[ Start with City Hall ->cityhall2]] [[ Start with the library ->library2]]

<<set $park1 to 1>> A small town like this I could get used to. Not far from the diner I could already see the edge of the park so I'm thinking this is about a 30 minute walk. A nice walk to walk off my late breakfast. The writer didn't tell me what he look like or his name but I guess I can guess who I should be looking for. I scanned throughout the park and see a few families and their kids playing around until I see a lone older gentleman sitting at one of the few checker tables off to the side. This might be my contact. I walked up and asked if I could sit down. "Mr. Clubs." "How do you know who I am?" "Because I called for you" So this is the person. "Okay.. Mr..?" "You can call me Greg." "Well Greg, then you call me Charlie. What seems to be so urgent that you wanted me out here?" "As I mentioned in the letter, there are disapperances happening and no one is saying anything. Everyone is acting so strange." "Strange how?" "Every time I asked about somebody or a family's daughter they look at me like I'm crazy." "But you're not, right?" "Of course not!" "I think I'm I'm the newest resident here and they don't take kindly to newcomers that often. I'm also from the city which is why I'm able to send you a letter. I think you can write about what's going on and help get down to what's happening" "Okay, okay. Do you know where I can get more information?" "I think the library can help. I'm sure the City Hall has information as well but I'm sure it's locked up somewhere. The Mayor is suspicious, I know it." "Where should we meet later? At the park?" "Sure. Let's meet here later this evening. I wish you Godspeed, Charlie" "Okay Greg, I'll report back with what I find. I got up and shooked hands with Greg but at the same time I got a feeling that someone might be watching us. <<if $cityhall1 is 1 and $library1 is 0>> [[ Go to the library ->library1]] <<elseif $library1 is 1 and $cityhall1 is 0>> [[ Go to City Hall ->cityhall1]] <<elseif $library1 is 1 and $cityhall1 is 1>> [[ Investigate ->investigate1]] <<else>> [[ Go to the library ->library1]] [[ Go to City Hall ->cityhall1]] <</if>>

<<set $cityhall1 to 1>> City Hall didn't look that big from where I was standing at but I'm sure it has information that I can use. I walked inside and to my suprised it's actually quite small. I see large portraits of past mayors as well as historical pictures. I'm not sure how the government system works out here but it looks like many of the mayors have only been in office for a short amount of time. I went over to the end of the row of portraits where I stood in front of Benjamin Brown, the currently Mayor. "Ahh, so you must be the tourist everyone has been raving about." I turned around and see a man in a sheriff's uniform. I chuckled. "It's that quite obvious?" "Can't recall the last time a local actually sat foot in this building. Nonetheless, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm the sheriff. The law and order of Little Meadows. Sheriff Cutty." I took notice of his facial features and just had a hint of deja vu. It felt like I seen someone that looked like him before. "Oh is that so? Well, yeah then I am a tourist. I'm just looking to see if I can find anything about this quiet little town." "Well I wouldn't say you came to the right place but a good place to start since you can see our line of mayors. But not much here besides information to pay your fines and your civil duties." "I see. The library might be the place to go then huh?" "Doesn't hurt. Mind if I ask what you are looking for?" "Nothing much, I actually have never heard of this place before so now I'm curious about the history" "Well I can assure you nothing has ever been interesting in this little town. Though there is a gentleman recently who I believe is quite senile telling everyone that people are disappearing. I'm not a professional doctor but he should seek help." "You investigated his claims?" "Don't need too. I know everyone here and besides you, I can gurantee you that no one is missing." "I see. Well I will try my best to stay away from him." "Well Charlie, right? Hope you enjoy your time here. Remember if you are looking to go home we have a midnight bus but the next one after that is at the crack of dawn." "Thanks Sheriff. I guess I'll be on my way" I don't think I told him my name but I'm not suprised. This is a small place anyways, I'm sure my being here has already gotten around. As I left the building, I see a few folks in a truck nearby. As I started walking in the opposite directin and snuck a view with a corner of my eye I can see that the Sheriff was waving at them. <<if $park1 is 1 and $library1 is 0>> [[ Go to the library ->library1]] <<elseif $library1 is 1 and $park1 is 0>> [[ Go to the park ->park1]] <<elseif $library1 is 1 and $park1 is 1>> [[ Investigate ->investigate1]] <<else>> [[ Go to the park ->park1]] [[ Go to City Hall ->library1]] <</if>>

<<set $library1 to 1>> The library looks like any other library. From the looks of it, it might be quite bigger than the City Hall. I walked inside and was greeted by a young lady at the front desk. "Welcome to Little Meadows Library. Is there anything I can help you with? Oh, you're Charlie Clubs." "Yes that's me, how did you know?" "Everyone is talking about you. This is a small town you know" "Wow I must be famous by now" "Don't get your hopes up. Anything you like to see?" "Do you have anything about the history of this town?" "History huh? Oh you can check out the local archives over there" I turned around and made my way to the section the librarian was pointing at. "Polonaise in G Minor" she whispered I turned around and she was already gone. I went through the archives and found some interesting stuff dating back even a decade with the previous mayors until someone new came into town and that's wheen things stared happening. No names were addressed and even locals were trying to report to the local sheriff but nothing has been documented. Is this place trying to cover something up? I took a few newsaper articles and some documents with me to a desk so I can cross reference what's going on. <<if $park1 is 1 and $cityhall1 is 0>> [[ Go to City Hall ->cityhall1]] <<elseif $cityhall1 is 1 and $park1 is 0>> [[ Go to the park ->park1]] <<elseif $cityhall1 is 1 and $park1 is 1>> [[ Investigate ->investigate1]] <<else>> [[ Go to the park ->park1]] [[ Go to City Hall ->cityhall1]] <</if>>

<<set $park2 to 1>> A small town like this I could get used to. Not far from the diner I could already see the edge of the park so I'm thinking this is about a 30 minute walk. A nice walk to walk off my late breakfast. The writer didn't tell me what he look like or his name but I guess I can guess who I should be looking for. I scanned throughout the park and see a few families and their kids playing around until I see a lone older gentleman sitting at one of the few checker tables off to the side. This might be my contact. I walked up and asked if I could sit down. "Mr. Clubs." "Sorry, I think you have the wrong person. My name is Ti-" "Because I called for you" So this is the person. "Okay.. Mr..?" "You can call me Greg." "Well Greg, then you call me Charlie. What seems to be so urgent that you wanted me out here?" "As I mentioned in the letter, there are disapperances happening and no one is saying anything. Everyone is acting so strange." "Strange how?" "Every time I asked about somebody or a family's daughter they look at me like I'm crazy." "But you're not, right?" "Of course not!" "I think I'm I'm the newest resident here and they don't take kindly to newcomers that often. I'm also from the city which is why I'm able to send you a letter. I think you can write about what's going on and help get down to what's happening" "Okay, okay. Do you know where I can get more information?" "I think the library can help. I'm sure the City Hall has information as well but I'm sure it's locked up somewhere. The Mayor is suspicious, I know it." "Where should we meet later? At the park?" "Sure. Let's meet here later this evening. I wish you Godspeed, Charlie" "Okay Greg, I'll report back with what I find. I got up and shooked hands with Greg but at the same time I got a feeling that someone might be watching us. <<if $cityhall2 is 1 and $library2 is 0>> [[ Go to the library ->library2]] <<elseif $library2 is 1 and $cityhall2 is 0>> [[ Go to City Hall ->cityhall2]] <<elseif $library2 is 1 and $cityhall2 is 1>> [[ Investigate ->investigate2]] <<else>> [[ Go to the library ->library2]] [[ Go to City Hall ->cityhall2]] <</if>>

<<set $cityhall2 to 1>> I walked inside and to my suprised it's actually quite small. I see large portraits of past mayors as well as historical pictures. I'm not sure how the government system works out here but it looks like many of the mayors have only been in office for a short amount of time. I went over to the end of the row of portraits where I stood in front of Benjamin Brown, the currently Mayor. "Ahh, so you must be the tourist everyone has been raving about." I turned around and see a man in a sheriff's uniform. I chuckled. "It's that quite obvious?" "Can't recall the last time a local actually sat foot in this building. Nonetheless, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm the sheriff. The law and order of Little Meadows. Sheriff Cutty." I took notice of his facial features and just had a hint of deja vu. It felt like I seen someone that looked like him before. "Oh is that so? Well, yeah then I am a tourist. I'm just looking to see if I can find anything about this quiet little town." "Well I wouldn't say you came to the right place but a good place to start since you can see our line of mayors. But not much here besides information to pay your fines and your civil duties." "I see. The library might be the place to go then huh?" "Doesn't hurt. Mind if I ask what you are looking for?" "Nothing much, I actually have never heard of this place before so now I'm curious about the history" "Well I can assure you nothing has ever been interesting in this little town. Though there is a gentleman recently who I believe is quite senile telling everyone that people are disappearing. I'm not a professional doctor but he should seek help." "You investigated his claims?" "Don't need too. I know everyone here and besides you, I can gurantee you that no one is missing." "I see. Well I will try my best to stay away from him." "Well Tim, right? Hope you enjoy your time here. Remember if you are looking to go home we have a midnight bus but the next one after that is at the crack of dawn." "Thanks Sheriff. I guess I'll be on my way" I don't think I told him my name but I'm not suprised. This is a small place anyways, I'm sure my being here has already gotten around. As I left the building, I see a few folks in a truck nearby. As I started walking in the opposite directin and snuck a view with a corner of my eye I can see that the Sheriff was waving at them. <<if $park2 is 1 and $library2 is 0>> [[ Go to the library ->library2]] <<elseif $library2 is 1 and $park2 is 0>> [[ Go to the park ->park2]] <<elseif $library2 is 1 and $park2 is 1>> [[ Investigate ->investigate2]] <<else>> [[ Go to the park ->park2]] [[ Go to City Hall ->library2]] <</if>>

<<set $library2 to 1>> The library looks like any other library. From the looks of it, it might be quite bigger than the City Hall. I walked inside and was greeted by a young lady at the front desk. "Welcome to Little Meadows Library. Is there anything I can help you with? Oh, you're Charlie Clubs." "Yes that's me, how did you know?" "Everyone is talking about you. This is a small town you know" "Wow I must be famous by now" "Don't get your hopes up. Anything you like to see?" "Do you have anything about the history of this town?" "History huh? Oh you can check out the local archives over there" I turned around and made my way to the section the librarian was pointing at. "Polonaise in G Minor" she whispered I turned around and she was already gone. I went through the archives and found some interesting stuff dating back even a decade with the previous mayors until someone new came into town and that's wheen things stared happening. No names were addressed and even locals were trying to report to the local sheriff but nothing has been documented. Is this place trying to cover something up? I took a few newsaper articles and some documents with me to a desk so I can cross reference what's going on. <<if $park2 is 1 and $cityhall2 is 0>> [[ Go to City Hall ->cityhall1]] <<elseif $cityhall2 is 1 and $park2 is 0>> [[ Go to the park ->park1]] <<elseif $cityhall2 is 1 and $park2 is 1>> [[ Investigate ->investigate2]] <<else>> [[ Go to the park ->park2]] [[ Go to City Hall ->cityhall2]] <</if>>

I was feeling a little hungry so I decided to back to the Diner to grab some food while I write up what I can find. "Hey Charlie, how's it going?" "Hey Jim. It's going good, Just gettin a bit hungry." "Well you come to the right place." I ordered a sandwich and a drink someting light so I don't make any mess with the documents. As I'm searching and documenting everything I found, I noticed a few things. The Sheriff has been here the longest compared to some of the locals that I found on this document. 10 years ago Benjamin Brown moved to town. It's around then that people were filing compliants but those compliants are no where to be found. I found a picture of the Sheriff as well as Benjamin Brown and they are have a similar resemblance. Are they releated? Son and father? I found a picture of a little girl that kind of looks like the librarian as well. Dates back about 10 years ago. I need to see if I can get more information about what's going on around here. The door to the diner rang and I see a young man walked in. I took a short glance but he looked like the driver that was sitting outside in the truck just outside of City Hall. I didn't pay much attention to him but I need to get to the bottom of this. [[ Find the Sheriff ->sheriff1]] [[ Go back to the Library ->library1a]]

As I'm walking on the road towards city hall, the same truck from earlier is coming from behind me. It's speedng up and I'm trying my best to run. I decide to just jump onto the side towards a group of trees hoping I can hide somewhere. I can hear them park and get out. Sounds like at least 2 people. "Did we hit him?" "I don't know I don't know. I don't see him." "God Damn it, Anthony. You had one job." "You the one that probaly scared him back there at the diner. Should have been more nonchlant about it." "How else am I suppoesd to walk in there?" I can hear them arguing with each other so I know they are close. "Come on let's get out of here. We gotta go tell the Sheriff" I can hear them get back into their truck and drive off. I still have my bag intact and I'm thirsting for more information. I know it's geting late as I been walking and reading this entire time. As I walked up a bit from the main road I can see a bus out in the distance. It looks like the bus to go back to the city is arriving. I can leave now and write with what I can and happend to me or I can keep going. In the opposite a direction, I see a car coming. I got to make my choice now. [[ Escape on the Midnight Bus ->bus1]] [[ Run and Hide ->hide1]]

I went back to the library thankfully it was close to the Diner so I didn't have to walk far. I didn't see the librarian and it's quiet and quite empty. I'm searching through the library hoping I can find her. But I haven't found anyone yet. After awhile I made it to the music section where I remembered what she whispired. "Polonaise in G Minor" I believe that is a Chopin piece so I looked around for Chopin and was able to find a section where it should be but in it's place is an empty vinyl package. I took out the package and opened it. This is the jackpot. These are documents stating that what the locals were complaining about. From stalking to their kids disappearing to murders. Folks from all ages were being disappeared and it all happened when the newly elected Mayor came into town. But now that he's mayor he has the power to hide it and exercise his power to make people keep quiet. I'm willing to bet that that the Sheriff and the Mayor is on it and preventing people from speaking of it. But why are they being silenced? Is it a power move? Is the Mayor trying to get what he wants? I haven't even met the Mayor yet despite this town being so small. And why did the librarian give this to me? [[ Continue Investigating ->investigate1b]]

I got on the bus as soon as I could. I need to get out of here. I didn't see anyone else on the bus but I decided to sat down. "Next Stop, Mulberry" the driver announced. I looked down at my hands, still shaking and I can't help feel that this is not the end of this forsaken place. I took out my notebook and started to write again. [[ Begin writing what you know ->ending1]]

I decided to run and hide. I went behind a tree hoping they don't see me but I was about to move I heard the Sheriff's voice. "I can't believe you kids let him escape. It's just one man in a small town. It's not that hard." "Sorry Sir" "Sorry ain't going to cut it, the Mayor is going to have our heads if we don't find him soon" "Maybe he's already gone?" "You better hope he didn't get anything important. Now let's go. We have more work to do" They got back into their vehicle and drove off. Looks like they were going towards the town square. I decided to head in that direction as the library is back that way but this place is giving me an unsettling feeling as I noticed there are no one around and some of the street lamps aren't working. But the moon is out so I'm able to see just a bit. I made it with no issues but the library is empty. I don't see the librarian and the library seems to be empty. I noticed the sign says that it closed a few hours ago but the building was unlocked. I remembered what she said about Polonaise in G Minor so I decided to look for it. I found a package in it's place besides the actual music. As I opened the package I found various documents and newspaper articles that I have been wanting. The actual compliants, newspaper articles that weren't published but talked about these disapperances. This is what I needed. [[ Continue Investigating ->investigate1b]]

<<type 60ms>>\ I got my pen and started writing what was coming to my head. A Little Town with Not So Little Secrets by Charlie Clubs. I like it. As soon as I was able to begin writing the next passage I felt something creep up from behind me. --------- ---- -- - Vivian is seen cleaning out the desk of Charlie Clubs while a new journalist was preparing to arrive. "I can't believe he just disappeared. Did he really hate his job that much? Said he got the next big scoop and doesn't call or write for months! What a loser. Where did you even go anyways?" As she finished packing up the last of her things the new journalist arrived. "Hello, my name is Anthony West. I'm the new journalist and today is my first day!" "Great, I just finished cleaning this desk for you Anthony. My name is Vivian and I am the main correspondant here. Where are you from Anthony?" "Me? Well I'm from a little place called Little Meadows." --- \<</type>> THE END

I stay hidden until the bus got closer and I hoped on and paid the fare. "Take your seat as our next stop is Mulberry and a few more before we reach the big city." "Sounds good." I decided to stay hidden and tried not to stay close to the window. But as I looked out I can see the Sheriff's Car driving around as well as the truck. I don't think they see me as they would have tried to stop the bus. I did see a lady get on the bus I didn't notice where she was maybe she was right behind me and caught me off guard. "Excuse me" she said in a very southern accent as she was walking towards the back of the bus. She's dressed up like a nun but doesn't neccessarily look like one. I apologized and the bus finally started moving. It's time to begin this article and hoping I can really find out what's going on this place. [[Open your notebook and begin writing your article ->ending2]]

<<type 60ms>>\ I got my pen and started writing what was coming to my head. A Little Town with Not So Little Secrets by Charlie Clubs. I like it. I stayed up all morning drafting papers and papers of what I wanted to write and we were just a few stops away from home when the lady finally got off. As she was leaving she looked at me before she got off and said something that didn't sit right with me. "You know, sometimes secrets are meant to stay secrets." And that was that. I couldn't do much about it now but I'm willing to bet my life she was in on this whole thing too. We finally made it home and I got my rought draft ready. ..... .... .. . Vivian barged into my office with my coffee and handing me tons of notes from callers. "I can't believe you. You decided to write a hoax report and now we're looking bad because of you haven't found any shred of evidence at all." "But what about this stack of documents I got?" "Like the bosses said, they sent detectives down there and they couldn't find anything. No deadbody, no Benjamin Brown, no Sheriff Cutty. None of the things you wrote they found there. The only thing that was true was the Diner and by the way the other reporters did say the pie was great" I can't believe what I'm hearing. "And what's with this desk, Why is this here?" "Because of this article that we published and the higher-ups believed you need another junior journalist to help you do your work. They decided to move it to the short story section saying that they misprinted it. At least you're not getting fired" "What am I going to do with this new person?" "I don't know, hopefully make you write legitimate articles." As she was finishing polishing the desk and placing supplies on it a young man that looked familiar walked in.. "Hello, my name is Anthony West. I'm the new journalist and today is my first day!" "Great, I just finished cleaning this desk for you Anthony. My name is Vivian and I am the main correspondant here. Where are you from Anthony?" "Me? Well I'm from a little place called Little Meadows." My heart sank. --- \<</type>>

As I continued through the package I found a letter addressed to me. Mr Clubs. "I know who you are and I hope this information might prove useful. Ever since I moved here as a little girl I always wanted out but my mom disappeared and was told to stay quiet. Best of Luck" Signed Catherine. She must have been the little girl in the photo earlier. As I was preparing to put the documents back into the box I heard a small creek and a door close. I placed everything back where it was and took my bag. I went looking for the source of the sound and noticed a door creaked open that wasn't opened earlier. I walked inside and to my horror is the lifeless body of Cathering hanging from the ceiling. I'm in shocked but I had to get myself together. I don't think this was a suicide. She wasn't standing on any platform as there are nothing on the ground that prompts it. I bet she was hanged by someone. Maybe the Sheriff? Or the young man I saw earlier. As I was about to leave I saw a bus arriving not too far from the library.I ran back to get the package full of documents before leaving the library. I know this is going to be useful. [[ Take the Midnight Bus ->bus1a]]

I was feeling a little hungry so I decided to back to the Diner to grab some food while I write up what I can find. When I walked in, there was no one to be found. I can smell the coffee fresh out of the pot but no sound of anyone in the kitchen. I decided to sit down despite this weird feeling that I shouldn't. As I'm searching and documenting everything I found, I noticed a few things. The Sheriff has been here the longest compared to some of the locals that I found on this document. 10 years ago Benjamin Brown moved to town. It's around then that people were filing compliants but those compliants are no where to be found. I found a picture of the Sheriff as well as Benjamin Brown and they are have a similar resemblance. Are they releated? Son and father? I found a picture of a little girl that kind of looks like the librarian as well. Dates back about 10 years ago. I need to see if I can get more information about what's going on around here. The door to the diner rang and I see a young man walked in. I took a short glance but he looked like the driver that was sitting outside in the truck just outside of City Hall. This is getting very suspicious, so I quickly packed my things and decided to get out of here. [[ Find the Sheriff ->sheriff1]] [[ Go back to the Library ->library1a]]