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## Notes

**Part 1**

Detective Hunter,

Think of this note as a little test. A test of loyalties and ability to listen to directions. All you have to do to pass is remain silent about this letter. Failure is death. Live it die? It's up to you.

Sheriff Willbrush,

Think of this as a test. Simply keep this letter a secret of you hope to stay alive. Tell no one. Live or die? What will you decide?

Detective Ethon,

You will notice that your co workers are being tested. You are not of interest to me. You will not be tested. Stay out of it if to want to live.

Detective Alex,

Your second test has arrived. You passed the test of loyalty, and it's time to test you again. I want you to steal a wax statue for me, and leave it in Hunters backyard. You know the rules. Do what I say or die.

Sheriff Willbrush,

It's time for your second test. I want you to steal a wax statue from a wax museum (and not get caught). Leave it behind the hotel that's nearby. Your time is now. Refuse to do this, and you'll die.

Detective Alex,

It's time for the final test. Recently, you passed the test of skill. Now, it's time for the test of intelligence. Find out who it is who is sending these notes. Confront me. You will prove your worthiness, and together we can become the two most powerful serial killers there has ever been. You have 24 hours to figure it out . Good luck.

Detective Best,

Think of this as a test. For you, this test will involve writing some notes for me. Refusal is death. More details to come.

**Part 2**

Dear Detectives,

If you're reading this, chances are that you have defeated and killed me. Also, chances are that you're confused. Allow me to explain. Waiting is boring. For example, when one is waiting for a detective to arrive, they might get so bored that they take their own death just to mess with their prisoners. This is what happened to me. I decided to you with you by telling you my story through a series of complex recordings. In the end, I planned to kill you, as well as Willbrush and Hunter. Then, one day, the two showed up dead. I dumped their bodies in the hole and thought nothing of it. However, I suggest that you look into this.

With hatred, Clarke Best

**Part 3**

Dear detectives,

One of my friends has informed me that you may be a threat. So we're gonna play a little game. A series of notes I've left behind will eventually lead you to our hideout, assuming you can solve the clues on each note and my assassins don't capture you first. There's no catch, trust me. Let's start simple, shall we?

Dear detectives,

You've done well. This is your last note. However, this will be the most difficult. You'd better hurry, my assassins are always after you. Remember (X, Y). Good luck.

**Part 4**

Don't think you can hide from us, Detective Hunter. We know you're alive. We know that Willbrush is too. You aren't fooling anyone.

I know all about your leadership. Your organization is run by Emily Lysp. Floyd Agentine is second in command. I know so much more. You can hide no secrets from me.

I've become aware of a secret within the WID. A secret being kept from you by one of your own members. Confused? Ask Henry.

Those who are a part of it: Henry Agath, Valerica Smail, Alan Walker, Wendy Thodds, Gary Smith, Warren Yelsh, Raysha Jordan, and Tiffany Welsh.

The man was sad. In fact, he was so sad that he decided to take a nap. He slept the hours and the tears away. He woke up much later to his phone going off. Picking it up, he saw that it was from the doctor, and he answered. "Hello?" he asked to the phone. The doctor replied, "Good evening, sir. I'm sorry to interrupt whatever you're doing, but I have some news." The man listened as the doctor spoke. "Your wife. She just passed away." The man hung up. He couldn't believe it. His wife was dead, and worst of all it risked the return of

Detective Alex,

You have proven yourself to be a potential asset to us. Meet me at my lair found at the cellar of the old police station. Bring Hunter and Ethon. The others have their doubts, but I know you'll make the right choice.

Detective Ethon,

I understand that you are close friends with the sheriff. I want information about him. I'm at Redcreek Cave, find me there and tell me everything you know. Failure is death. Live or die? What will you decide?

## Audio Recordings

**Part 2**

"Hello. I am going to tell you a story, so listen closely. There was once a boy. He had a sister, a brother, and a twin brother. They all lived together with their parents. It was happy."

"The boy was content with life. Then, one careful day, his mother died in a fire. The boy was devastated, and so was the rest of the family. Without his mother, the boy began to hate his family."

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"As time continued, the boy began to hate his family more and more. Then, when the boy was around age ten, his twin brother was murdered. Suddenly, the boy felt terrible for all his hatred towards his own family."

"As the boy began to get older, he met a girl. The two lived each other, and the boy finally felt whole once more. Everything was happy."

"The boy married the girl. They lived happily. Then, one day, an intruder from into the house. Many things were stolen, and the boy's wife was killed. He was devastated."

"After a while, the boy got a job to help solve crime. He didn't like the job, but it paid well. Then, one day, he got a note."

"The boy did what the note told him to. He wanted to live. But things aren't always what they seem. Before long, his life was in chaos."

"The boy was suddenly very angry. He even began to go insane. In fact, he wasn't much of a boy and more of a man. He decided to eliminate his superiors. After all, he was the best. The best detective there ever was."

**Part 4**

"February 21st, 2029, progress report. Bill Brackens speaking. Unfortunately, our studies have proven Michelle's theory to be correct. It seems as if, in some subjects, PSID comes back to them years after taking the medicine to help stop it. This seems to be triggered the same way it appears the first time; chemicals in their brain that respond to stress. It isn't clear of this is just a fluke or if it is a serious issue, but more research is being done to find out."

## Emails

**Part 3**

From: CathyCost@yellbook.com

Subject: News?

So I just got notified that apparently someone reported an overheard conversation to the police department. The conversation supposedly was between a woman and a man and involved the words 'capture', 'Amy', and 'Ulron'. The last two are obviously names, and it seems that we were right. The organization of assassins must be hunting us down. We're still looking through this building, and I'll give you any updates soon.

From: CathyCost@yellbook.com

Subject: Update

Three bodies have been uncovered from the ruins of the building. The first, found near the entrance, belongs to Clarke Best. The other two were found in the hole in that one room. I know you told me that you didn't find any bodies there, but when we searched, we did. Sorry if this news comes as a surprise. I'll continue to update you.

From: CathyCost@yellbook.com

Subject: Assassins

we have received a great deal of information about the assassins. Apparently, the group call themselves the Dark Daggers. According to a man who was kidnapped by them, the leader is a man named Ulron. The man also said that instead of killing him instantly, they tortured him for information. This guy eventually escaped, but said that he just got lucky. Apparently, these assassins pay very close attentkon , and are nearly impossible to escape from. I'll keep you updated when I get more information.

From: CathyCost@yellbook.com

Subject: Ethon

DON'T let Ethon see this email. I think he may be working for the assassins. A witness of a conversation told the police department that two men were talking. The men were described as buff, and wearing all black, just like the people we saw. The men were discussing something about Detective Ethon and his 'dark secret'. The witness said they even heard the men saying that the information is private. I'm not sure yet, but I think we might need to arrest Ethon earlier than we thought. Bring him to the police station immediately.

From: HCDetective@yellbook.com

From: CathyCos@yellbook.com

Subject: Misunderstanding

Don't worry, I know you're probably confused, so I'd like to apologize. The robots I sent after you were meant to explain everything, but weren't fully working. Also, sorry about the hole thing. When you searched down there and didn't find any bodies, I had to put something there to make sure news about my survival wouldn't be made public, and to make sure that the Dark Daggers wouldn't find out that I'm alive. Anyway, just meet me at my old house. I'll tell you everything when you get there. Oh, and bring Ethon. Hope to see you soon.

**Part 4**

From: Larry.Bilgebuck@yellbook.com

Subject: PSID

I'm sorry I can't tell you this in person, but your test results have come back. Unfortunately, you do have PSID. However, like I said, there is a drug you can take that will, after a few weeks, stop the effects of PSID. Come on as soon as you can, and I'll set you up with it. Oh, and I'd recommend that you don't tell anyone. People, even friends, will often fear those with the condition.