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Scarecrow of 1889

There once was a boy who was an orphan and suffered abuse from his village residents. The only friend he had was the dummy scarecrow on the field, whom he talked to. One day, a wealthy man brutally beat the boy. The next morning, the wealthy man was found dead, and the scarecrow was covered in blood.  Terrified, the villagers were convinced that the scarecrow had come to life to avenge its tormented friend. And it was the last scarecrow ever placed again in the fields, considering it a sign of death.  —   After scarecrow dolls begin appearing in the streets of Riddleford next to murder victims, the town is thrown into chaos. When the hunt for the mystery scarecrow murderer begins, it is only a matter of time before the famous Frontier Hall Opera House employees are subjected to suspicion, each protecting a secret of their own. But is that all that is going on? Or is there something unseen?

ash_knight17 · History
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60 Chs

Suspicion on Agnes

After conversing with the woman, identified as Aurora Campbell, Jane departed from the house alongside Addison, her expression grave. Her assistant queried, "Why do you think Agnes lied about where she has been living?"

"Because she's hiding something," Jane replied, her lips pressed into a tight line. "We should again go to the club and inquire. Now that we know her name isn't in the census register and she doesn't reside here, someone else in there might have more information."

Addison nodded in agreement. During the carriage ride, he speculated, "Maybe she's the mastermind behind all of this?"

"We cannot be certain at this point. It would have been simpler if the fingerprints matched, but she's become one of the prime suspects," Jane stated.

Upon their return to the Midnight Club, the guard at the gate informed them, "The club isn't open now, miss."