Master Splinter Returns (#Wattys 2017)

My son!

Davey has locked himself in his room for the past few days and hasn't come out! Not even for food! What if he's starved to death?!

The only noises I've heard from his room were when he first went in there and shouted "answer me, darkness!" I think he was summoning the devil! Maybe the devil came and ate him! Oh, my poor Davey! If only I had the key to his room...He took it in there with him.

I haven't even gone to book club, I've been so worried!

This wretched girl, called herself Alex, came by yesterday and claimed she was Davey's girlfriend and that she wanted to speak with him.

She looked like she hadn't showered in weeks and her hair was awful! Her hair was as black as the paint Dave poured on the lawn. No way it could be natural.

After I told her to shoo away because I don't tolerate tomfoolery from hoodlums, she rolled her eyes, said "Dave told me about you", and skedaddled away on a skateboard! Devil's transportation!

I hope she hasn't been playing with my Davey! Maybe she's caused his bad behaviour!

I now must go and try to slip some salami under Dave's door so he eats.

Please send advice if you can!