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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

The outrage

While Sylvester was in the asylum, being treated for his disorder, on the other side, emotions ran high as the hallowed halls of Judge Reynolds's office filled with the anger of grieving families. The furious members had gathered together. 

Margot Brooks's father, his face contorted with fury, pounded his fist on the judge's desk. "She was my daughter!" he bellowed, the raw grief palpable in his voice. "Five months have passed, and still, no justice! How is it that the murderer roams free while we suffer?"

Beside him, Sebastian Daniel's mother shook with fury, her eyes blazing as she confronted the judge. "Why the delay? Is it because he bribed you? Name your price, then! I'll pay double, triple if needed! All I want is to see that cold-blooded monster hang. He deserves no mercy!"