While searching for one person, we've lost another. I wish this was just a dream, but it's not. Shadows of fear and uncertainty loom over me as I piece together the clues left behind. I need to track the culprit ASAP. He has threatened me many times before, each threat more sinister than the last. This time, he vowed to kill all my friends, and at last, he will come for me. His words echo in my mind, a chilling reminder of the danger that stalks us. I won't let this happen! My friends' lives are in my hands. Every moment I hesitate, the risk to them grows. It is my responsibility to keep them safe. The mysterious Alex, her enigmatic new neighbor, complicates things further. Who is he really? And why does he seem so interested in her? Jake's pursuers are unpredictable and dangerous. But what are their objectives? They claim to be government agents, yet their methods are suspicious, their actions cloaked in secrecy. The recent attempt to hack Zelda's camera was too close for comfort. It felt less like a government operation and more like the work of a shadowy syndicate. Are they truly from the government, or are they rogue elements operating under false pretenses? Life is a storm that will test you unceasingly. Don't wait for calm waters that may not arrive. Derive purpose from resilience. Learn to sail the raging sea. The stakes have never been higher, and the path forward is shrouded in darkness and uncertainty. The clock is ticking, and the mystery deepens. ********************************************************************************** This is a fanfiction based on the mobile game DUSKWOOD. All the character credit goes to Everbye. I've added some characters and write stories based on my imagination. Let's get lost in a world of mystery and beauty of duskwood.