A legend once said,
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓲𝓼 𝓮𝓶𝓹𝓽𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓭𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓵𝓼 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮.
And he was right.
In a world where extraordinary abilities, known as quirks, define the very fabric of society, young Leonard Garfield stands out...
As the tension in the city reached a fever pitch, on the next day, Leonard, George, and Jennifer gathered around Sarah and Barry (Allen's father), as they returned home from the meeting of esteemed doctors across the nation with Edenvale's police and the GHA. Their expressions were a mix of concern and apprehension, bracing themselves for the grim news that awaited them.
Sarah's voice was steady, but the gravity of her words hung heavy in the air. "We were called there to discuss the wounds on the victims' bodies," she began, her expression grave. "The wounds inflicted on those three bodies were caused by nylon-like belts."
"It's a method of murder we've never encountered before," Sarah continued, her voice tinged with somber acknowledgment. "The precision and ruthlessness of the killings suggest a calculated and meticulous perpetrator."
Leonard's heart sank as he absorbed the chilling revelation. The brutality of the murders sent a shiver down his spine, the sense of unease settling deep within him. He exchanged a worried glance with Jennifer, their shared concern palpable in the air.
George's brow furrowed as he processed Sarah's words, his mind racing with the implications of the grim discovery. "Do we have any leads on the perpetrator?" he inquired, his tone betraying a hint of urgency.
Barry shook his head, his expression grim. "Unfortunately, we have little to go on at this point," he admitted. "The method of murder is highly unusual, and there are no immediate suspects."
Leonard's mind whirled with a sense of frustration and helplessness.
At Barry's behest, George and the kids agreed to take extra precautions, with Sarah urging the kids to return home directly from college every day. The specter of fear loomed over the city, casting a pall of uncertainty over its inhabitants.
Determined to unravel the mystery shrouding the recent spate of murders, Leonard delved into his research, scouring archives for any clues that might shed light on the elusive figure known as the Professor. His fingers flew across the keyboard as he sifted through articles and reports, searching for patterns and connections that might lead him closer to the truth.
It wasn't long before Leonard stumbled upon a chilling revelation—a tragic incident from four years prior, involving a group of students and teachers from a neighboring country, Humboldt. The details were scarce, but the echoes of the past reverberated through Leonard's mind, prompting him to delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the enigmatic figure known as the Professor.
Meanwhile, the police launched their own investigation into the recent killings, combing through evidence in search of any leads that might unravel the mystery. Yet despite their efforts, the truth remained elusive, the perpetrator's identity shrouded in shadow.
Just like that, a week passed, and the city remained on edge, gripped by fear and uncertainty. Then, tragedy struck once more, casting a shadow over the already somber streets. News spread like wildfire, echoing the grim details of another brutal murder—this time claiming the life of the esteemed hero Rocket, alongside a former police officer and an unknown individual.
The method of the killings mirrored that of the previous atrocities, the victims' bodies cut by nylon-like threads, hanging on the billboard of 2nd street, left as reminders of the darkness that lurked within the city. As the news spread, a pall of despair descended upon the community, leaving its residents reeling in shock and disbelief.
The message left behind by the perpetrator— "Are the dead really dead?" —sent shockwaves through the city, igniting a frenzy of speculation and fear. Whispers of a sinister plot began to circulate, weaving through the fabric of the community like a haunting melody of dread.
In the midst of the chaos, the city's residents looked to its heroes for answers, their eyes searching for reassurance in the face of uncertainty. Yet even they found themselves grappling with the enormity of the task before them. The stakes had never been higher, and the shadows of doubt loomed large over the once vibrant streets of Edenvale.
As Leonard and his father watched the news unfold, the weight of the latest tragedy hung heavy in the air. George's words of caution echoed in Leonard's mind, a constant reminder of the dangers that lurked in the shadows. Yet, despite his father's warnings, Leonard felt a fire igniting within him—a burning resolve to confront the darkness that threatened to consume their city.
Though he outwardly agreed to heed his father's advice, deep down, Leonard knew that he could not stand idly by while his hometown suffered. The memory of the innocent lives lost and the fear that gripped the hearts of the city's residents spurred him into action. He made a silent vow to himself—a promise to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic figure known as the Professor and to put an end to the reign of terror that plagued their streets.
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To be continued
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