In a quaint, mist-cloaked village nestled amidst the rolling hills of England’s countryside, an ominous tale began to unfold. The village of Windermere, known for its peaceful charm, had become a place of whispered dread. One by one, the children began to vanish, leaving behind only echoes of laughter that once filled the cobbled streets. Yet, no trace of them could be found. Fear gripped the hearts of the villagers, but none dared speak of it.

And so, our tale begins with Rosé, a young woman with eyes sharp as a hawk’s, and a mind twice as keen. Sent by the crown under mysterious circumstances, she arrived in Windermere not for leisure, but to unravel the enigma of the missing children.

Rose: The Missing Children

The village of Windermere lay suspended in the thick, choking mist, every soul drawn to the spectacle unfolding before them as though it were the final act of some grotesque play. Joker's declaration still hung in the air, the sharpness of his voice slicing through the silence like the cold edge of a blade. His pointed finger remained frozen, outstretched toward the trembling boy he had chosen, a smile of wicked delight etched across his pallid face. 


The child—a boy no older than seven—stood rooted to the spot, his wide, tear-filled eyes locked on Joker’s. His small, frail body trembled as if the very earth beneath him quaked. His mother, standing a few paces behind, gasped, her hands flying to her mouth, but the fear that gripped her heart kept her feet planted where they stood. 


CHAPTER TWELVE: JOKER (PART TWO)