INCIDENT ONE:Murder Case At Maple Street

July 1st, 1979

The darkness crept in like a thief, shrouding the nuclear plant in an eerie mist. It was a night that would forever be etched in the memories of the residents of Maple Street.

Pineview Nuclear Plant

A man sprinted down the corridor, his footsteps echoing off the cold walls. Behind him, a monstrous creature, its face twisted and bear-like, gave chase. The man dove into the elevator, frantically pressing the buttons as the creature lunged, its claws swiping mere inches from his face. The doors closed, and for a moment, there was silence. Then, the screams began, echoing through the plant like a dire warning.

Greens' Residence, Basement

In a cozy, dimly lit basement, three 14-year-old friends, Robert, Richard, and Gary, huddled around a flickering television, watching a horror film. Richard's eyes widened in fear as Robert playfully teased him.

"Shut up, if my mum hears you, she'd never let us watch," Robert whispered, a mischievous gl spark in his eye.

Gary chimed in, "Cry baby!"

Richard smiled, a mix of anger and fear, as Gloria, Robert's mother, appeared at the top of the stairs, a warm smile on her face.

"Okay, guys, time's up," she said, her voice gentle but firm.

As they packed up, Gloria reminded them, "And remember... no adult should hear about this."

Richard and Gary nodded in unison, "No adult should hear about this."

Gloria smiled, her eyes crling at the corners. "Yess," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

The boys left with their parents, Richard's mum Wendy picking him up, while Gary's brother Daniel picked him up. As Gloria closed the door, a chill ran down her spine. Her dead husband,Larry, stood behind her, his eyes black as coal.

In a voice that wasn't his own, he growled, "Hello, beautiful."

Gloria's scream was muffled as Larry's hands closed around her throat. Robert, who had returned, didn't see anything, his mother seemingly smiling and brushing it off as a rat.

"Mum, what is wrong, what happened?" Robert asked, concern etched on his face.

Gloria forced a smile, her eyes filled with fear. "Nothing, honey, it was just a rat. Go on, get to bed."

Robert left, unaware of the horror unfolding before him.

Morning

The sun rose over Pineview, casting a warm glow over the streets. Gloria dropped Robert off at school, a smile on her face.

"Have fun, I'll pick you up later. And remember, study, not hard," she said, her eyes sparkling.

Robert smiled and nodded, waving goodbye as he joined his friends. Gloria watched him for a moment before driving off, a sense of unease lingering in her mind.

Pineview High School, Cafeteria

The cafeteria was abuzz with students, the smell of stale food and sweat filling the air. Daniel, Rodney, and Todd stood tall, confronting Eric, Scott, Jeff, Julie, and Stacy. Julie, Richard's older sister, rolled her eyes as Daniel spoke.

"What do you want, freaks?" Eric sneered, his voice dripping with disdain.

Daniel smirked, his eyes locked on Eric. "Since your little girlfriend Julie isn't willing to replace you with me, I came to offer you a fight."

Scott burst out laughing. "Oh, the outcasts have finally grown a pair."

Todd's eyes widened, and he whispered, "Shut up."

Eric stepped closer to Daniel, his anger simmering. "You and me, fight in a wrestling match. If I win, you and your boys get to be our slaves for the rest of high school."

Rodney and Todd exchanged nervous glances, but Daniel just smirked. "And if I win, I get to go on a date with your girlfriend."

Eric's smile was cold, calculated. "Deal."

Scott, a friend of Eric's, intervened, "Tomorrow night."

Daniel nodded, a sly grin spreading across his face. As they walked away, Julie confronted Eric.

"What the hell, Eric? I'm a prize or some toy?" she spat, her anger boiling over.

Eric's expression turned cold. "I'm doing this for us, to make the outcasts leave us alone for good."

The tension hung in the air, a challenge had been issued, and the whole school was watching.

Gloria's House

Meanwhile, Gloria sat at her workbench, her hands moving deftly as she soldered wires onto a radio. The smell of solder and electronics filled the air. She was so focused on her project that she didn't notice the faint noise coming from Robert's room. But as it grew louder, she set down her tools and went to investigate.

Pineview Nuclear Plant, Outside

Terry stood before his superior, Joe, gesturing to a scarred tree with a black hole at its base. The air was thick with tension.

"The CCTV footage showed that the monster came from here, and the girl escaped," Terry explained, his voice low.

Joe's face was grim. "How did all of this happen?"

Terry hesitated. "It's Henry. I don't know what came over him, but he was trying to break the tree door. He opened it, and... the monster attacked everywhere. I was lucky to get out alive."

Joe's eyes narrowed, and he picked up a hammer, knocking against the black hole. The tree door creaked open, revealing a dark, foreboding passage.

Gloria's House

Robert stood in the doorway, his eyes wide with horror as he took in the scene before him. His mother lay on the floor, unmoving. The police were taking pictures, their movements mechanical. The chief of police, Matt, placed a hand on Robert's shoulder, guiding him away from the chaos.

Wendy, Richard's mother, took Robert to her house, trying to comfort him as he sobbed. Richard sat beside him, trying to make sense of the tragedy. Suddenly, the radio in the room crackled to life, scratching and hissing.

"...Robert, it's me... it's Mum..."

Robert's eyes widened, and he rushed to the radio, Richard following close behind.

"Mum, I saw you... how...?" Robert's voice trembled, his eyes brimming with tears.

The radio fell silent, leaving Robert and Richard staring at each other in shock.

While,in the other part of the house Julia paced back and forth in the living room, her eyes fixed on Wendy, who was feeding baby Lexy. "Mum, bringing Robert here isn't safe. Dad say something."Teddy her father is busy repairing the TV.

Wendy's expression hardened as she looked up at Julia. "Am I speaking Chinese, Julia? Go to your room and stay away from Robert."

Julia huffed, her anger simmering, and stormed off to her room.

Later that Night

The house was quiet, the only sound the creaking of the old wooden floorboards. Richard and Robert slipped out of the house, making their way to Gary's.

"I don't know, guys," Robert said, his voice cracking with tears. "I just feel like she's everywhere."

Gary turned to them, his eyes serious. "Let's take the radio to the chief and explain things."

Richard hesitated. "What if he doesn't believe us?"

Robert stood up, determination etched on his face. "It's worth trying."

They snicked out onto their bicycles, pedaling through the dark streets. As they rode, they saw a girl in a hospital gown, her hair shaved, standing in the shadows. Suddenly, rain began to fall, casting a misty veil over the night.

Pineview Nuclear Plant

Joe watched as his security guards blocked the tree door with bricks, his eyes fixed on the dark passage beyond. He knew that something was coming, something that threatened to destroy everything.

Maple Street

The bear-like monster crept through the darkness, its eyes fixed on Gloria's neighbor's house. It moved with an unnatural gait, its presence seeming to draw the very life out of the air. As it reached the house, it slipped inside, and the screams began.

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