The Mathers Family

The Mathers Family, consisting of Cara, Caroline, and John, are a group of individuals deeply connected to the supernatural entity known as the Werewolf of Dogdyke. This family has a long history rooted in the rural countryside of Lincolnshire, where they have lived for generations. They have dedicated their lives to protecting their territory and maintaining a delicate balance with the powerful and enigmatic creature they claim to control.

## Family Members

**Cara Mathers:** A young girl with brown hair and blue eyes, serves as the catalyst for the family's encounters with outsiders. She is often used to lure unsuspecting individuals into their domain. Despite her young age, she plays an integral role in the family's connection to the Werewolf of Dogdyke as it is through her discovery of the ancient remains associated with the creature that the family establishes a connection and gains influence over the supernatural entity.

**Caroline Mathers:** A woman in her late twenties and is the mother figure of the Mathers Family. She, along with her husband John, has spent her entire life in the family's house within the woods of Lincolnshire. Caroline is a staunch defender of their territory and sees it as her duty to protect their ancestral home from outsiders. She maintains a balance between fear and determination, driven by a desire to safeguard her family and maintain the status quo.

**Johnathan Mathers:** Also in his late twenties, embodies a more aggressive and hostile demeanor compared to Caroline. His experiences and encounters with outsiders have made him defensive and wary of anyone who intrudes upon their land. John is deeply connected to the power of the Werewolf of Dogdyke to the point of near insanity (following a botched spell casted by Caroline) and believes that by controlling and appeasing it, the family can ensure their safety and isolation.

## Episodes

### 1.02 The Werewolf of Dogdyke

Shane becomes intrigued by the urban legend of the Werewolf of Dogdyke, following a visit to the Lincoln City Library between cases, and sets out to investigate. After encountering the creature in the woods, he follows the sound of a distressed young girl and finds himself trapped by the Mathers Family. They accuse him of hunting them, mistaking his intentions as hostile - during their confrontation, the family reveals that they have a connection to the werewolf and control it through certain rules and rituals. They possess the ancient remains that were found in 1926, which allegedly establish a connection to the creature. They believe that hunters disrupt the balance and endanger their way of life.

As tensions rise, Shane argues that the family's actions will lead to their loss of humanity and becoming ruthless killing machines. However, the Mathers Family dismisses his concerns, asserting their control over the wolf and emphasizing their isolationist mindset, this is confirmed in a moment of sadistic cruelty, John cuts Shane's face with a knife, causing him pain and as the family begins chanting around the ancient remains, the Werewolf of Dogdyke enters the house. Seizing the opportunity, Shane manages to free himself and grabs a knife and argues with the cryptid that it is being played however John and Caroline beat up Shane in an attempt to silence him. However, when the wolf grabs their daughter, Cara, they stop their attack and try to reason with the creature, claiming they are protecting it from hunters and asking for forgiveness.

As the realization dawns on the wolf that it has been used by the family, Caroline confesses her role in the botched binding spell and begs for forgiveness. The wolf releases Cara, indicating its understanding of the family's manipulative intentions as John's desperation increases, trying to regain control by grabbing the bag containing the werewolf's remains however the cryptid retaliates by biting off John's hand, leaving him severely injured and in pain. Caroline tries to help him but John's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and violent.

In the final confrontation in a remote field, where Shane is about to burn the remains of the cryptid at seemingly it's own request, John launches himself at Shane to reclaim the remains but the wolf intervenes, biting John's shoulder and ultimately throwing him into the hole where the remains rest. As Shane ignites the remains, the wolf finds its long-awaited rest and disappears.

After the events, Shane conducts research on John and Caroline, learning about John's history of crime and his desire for family and leadership. He attributes John's behavior to the effects of Caroline's botched spell. Shane decides to keep an eye on Caroline, recognizing her connection to magic and the potential dangers it poses.