Missing Children

Remember them? You should probably start looking into this. -Uncle Frankie
  In recent weeks, parents in White Crest have reported an alarming increase in the number of children who have gone missing. According to the police, over twenty children have disappeared in the last month alone, leaving parents and law enforcement officials baffled and concerned.  
[Headline: City Gripped by Rising Tide of Missing Children; Authorities Left Stumped]   Anchor: "Good evening, I’m Lisa Montoya. Tonight, our city faces a chilling and tragic mystery as the number of missing children continues to rise, leaving families devastated and the Police Department without answers. Since early summer, over a dozen children have disappeared without a trace, and authorities are left scratching their heads."   [Footage transitions to shots of quiet neighborhoods and somber parents holding missing posters]   Anchor: "These children, ranging from six to twelve years old, have been reported missing from a range of locations—including schools, playgrounds, and even their own homes. What’s most troubling is the complete lack of evidence left behind. No signs of forced entry, no witnesses… just children vanishing without a trace."   [Cut to a short clip of a witness recounting their experience]   Witness: “I was near the park last week, and I swear I heard some kind of melody, like a lullaby, but it was so faint I thought I’d imagined it. I don’t know if it means anything, but it was… strange.”   [Return to Anchor in the studio, who sighs and shakes her head slightly]   Anchor: "Whether there’s any connection between these disappearances and the so-called ‘lullaby’ is anyone’s guess, but it’s clear that police have been left completely baffled. At a press conference earlier today, Police Chief Maxine Rodriguez assured the public that they’re pursuing every possible lead. But, as of yet, the department has made no headway."   [Cut to footage of Chief Rodriguez addressing the press]   Chief Rodriguez: “We are exhausting every resource to bring these children home. At this time, we don’t have any definitive evidence to connect these cases, but we encourage the community to come forward with any information that could help us in our investigation.”   [Return to Anchor, who gives a skeptical look to the camera]   Anchor: "Now, that’s something we’ve all heard before. With the police still without a single suspect or lead, one has to wonder if they’re doing enough. How do over a dozen children disappear in broad daylight without any concrete progress from law enforcement?"   [Anchor sighs, then continues]   Anchor: "Meanwhile, parents across the city are being urged to keep a close watch on their children and report any unusual activity to the authorities. For now, we can only hope someone, somewhere, steps forward with the clue that could finally bring these children home. We’ll keep you updated on this developing story."   [Anchor closes]: "In other news tonight..."
  Local authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the disappearances, but so far, no leads have been found. Some parents have even taken matters into their own hands, forming search parties and scouring the city for any clues.   However, rumors have begun to circulate that the children may have been taken by a sinister force lurking in the shadows of the city. Some witnesses claim to have seen a kindly old woman feeding birds in the area near where the children have gone missing.   As panic sets in among the city's residents, a group of paranormal investigators and monster hunters has taken up the case. Using their unique skills and expertise, they will embark on a perilous mission to uncover the truth behind the disappearances and bring the missing children back to their families.  

The Story so Far

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Embarking on a mountain research project, the Wyldkats encounters ominous signs and unsettling warnings from a native American. As they settle in at the campsite, a storm rages, followed by an eerie silence broken only by distant singing. When the storm clears, they find their companions missing and a strange rock arrangement. Facing off against menacing wolves, the group unveils their hidden abilities to defeat the creatures, discovering they were technologically altered and transmitting signals. Now faced with a choice, they must decide whether to seek help or venture into the unknown to locate their vanished peers.  

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The crew met with Tomás Estrada, a father desperate to find his son Luis, who was taken by CPS to Dunlow House orphanage due to financial struggles that forced Tomás to work long hours. After hearing his story, the crew investigated his apartment, where Kei confirmed with neighbors that Tomás had always cared for Luis, and Phoebe left a spectral camera in an alley where a mysterious lullaby had been reported. With no immediate magical clues, the crew headed to Dunlow House, only to be surrounded by a silent, watchful group of children as they arrived, setting an eerie tone for what secrets might lie within the orphanage’s walls.
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