Dick Hale has been accused of bribing a college admissions counselor $100,000 to let his daughter, Abigail Hale, into the University of South Carolina. It is unclear whether his mayoral duties shall continue, since he will be going to court, however it is very clear that Abigail will not be attending university this year.
I haven't asked for either to comment on this, because I'm not necessarily a professional reporter anymore, but more importantly because I don't believe Dick or any other higher ups are aware of my presence in town as of yet. I'd like it to stay that way for as long as I can, to avoid any conflict that will interfere with my investigation into the town. However... I don't know how long I can keep myself a secret. Many townsfolk have indeed recognized me and no doubt talk will soon spread.
In other news, I'm back. Sorry, readers, for my hiatus. I have been trying to lay low for the time being, since some powerful people in Nettlebrook are having their people scout the internet for people like me: people who analyze and criticize their system, or otherwise cause havoc. I have recently gotten in contact with one Carmen Gonzalez, a former student at Nettlebrook University and cousin to Flora Gonzalez. Unfortunately, Carmen was likely targeted by an aforementioned internet scout, and thus lost her scholarship to Nettlebrook University for her "disorderly conduct" online. The same goes for her friends (who have chosen to remain anonymous). Carmen and her family do not feel comfortable sharing information on Flora publicly at this time, but they have agreed to help me in my investigation.
Hi there H!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader, but I truly hope whatevers going on, that you and your brother will be able to stay safe!
It's a shame what happened with Carmen and her friends-- I hope someday that will be made right.
Please be careful. This place sounds awful!
ReplyDeleteSo Carma is cousins with one of the girls that went missing? How strange. Keep doing good work - and be safe out there.
ReplyDeleteI know there's not much to be done at the current moment, but you have an advantage that the Elite of Nettlebrook don't seem to even with their scouts: public support.
ReplyDeleteYay! *confetti noises*
So, if you need a translation or something similar in your findings, I'd highly recommend putting it somewhere we can find.
You'd be surprised what a bunch of bored 20 somethings are capable of en mass.
Try not to get eaten by the Bog!
Investigation can definitely be crowd-sourced.
DeleteNettlebrook sees you....
ReplyDeleteNobody likes you.
DeleteSmall towns guard their secrets very tightly, be careful with your research but nevertheless continue. Without people like you investigating, justice would never prevail in a town ruled by the elite and priveleged.
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