Shape-Shifting Serial Killers Walk Among Us!?

A clip of a Sons-Of-Salem-adjacent podcast goes viral, being posted and reposted across several media-sharing websites:

"...And this just feeds into my point, that we need more regulation. Is it so anti-woke to ask people to submit to a simple examination to ensure they're truly human? In a time where your neighbor might wake up in a field covered in the gore of your family's dog, we have a right to be cautious. Four kids dead, and the person responsible for their safety, who was seen exhibiting supernatural abilities just gets to walk away? Where's the justice in that? If you've hired someone to protect you, you shouldn't need to worry that they don't know they're a threat to you. The only people with any reason to oppose these sorts of laws are those with something to hide..."

Rats have joined LimonCrafts?

LimonCrafts, a relatively new Twitch channel, has been gradually developing their brand as they continue working on their Bloodborne cosplay project. Recently they introduced three rats into their stream, by the names of SocRATes, Jacques, and Ratatouille. This has earned LimonCrafts a reputation of being a gentle giant among their followers. The streamer has made little outfits for them, respectively: a suit, a lion's mane, and antennae with wings. Viewers do point out that SocRATes' outfit looks a bit more worn than that of the others, though they have no plausible explanation for it yet. Twitch Chat points out that Ratatouille should be called Remy instead, but the streamer's response is that "they told me to call them that", which... is probably a joke, right?

Emerging Bloodborne Cosplayer!

A new Twitch channel, "LimonCrafts", showcases an unknown woman's journey of creating the Crowfeather set from Bloodborne, an Action RPG. Recently, she has been shown explaining her process as she decorates a crow-shaped gas mask, and Twitch Chat has developed its own personality that comes forth whenever she is onscreen. The streamer seems mildly confused at their chants, though she is mostly unfazed as she gives helpful tips on Lycanthropes.

Her small audience nowadays consists of people who take interest in Bloodborne, cosplay, and supernatural activity. The woman's real life identity is concealed, though viewers suspect she is quite wealthy, from brief glimpses of her residence on stream.

United States Presidential Election - In Favor Of A Dead Man?

A snippet of a news broadcast:

"Some very surprising news this Wednesday morning as the United States Presidential Election has counted its last ballots - and seen a decisive victory for former and future President Donald Trump. While it was believed he was assassinated not too long ago by what appeared to be a mouse, he has returned after his victory, issuing this statement:

'Yes, I know, it's all very surprising - well, I'm not surprised, are you surprised? But of course, there was that business with the rat... Horrible stuff, best to move past it.'

While the method of his return is unclear, people have speculated that whatever occurred was most certainly supernatural in nature - more to follow."

Smithsonian Android Goes Rogue - 3 Dead, 1 Injured

A piece on the recent break-in at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC:

"It's an absolutely awful day for roboticists, as the Smithsonian's HND-E Unit 231 appears to have gone rogue! The bot was reported to have had a few disappearances over the last few months, but it seems that something happened that was the last straw. HND-E Unit 231, affectionately nicknamed "Handy" by its handlers, killed two security guards at the Smithsonian last night with its bare hands, then fled the scene. It appeared to have a co-conspirator, perhaps someone who programmed it to do such awful things? The prognosis is unclear, as HND-E's CPU was not recovered. After fleeing the building, it was accosted by another pair of officers, and cameras show they managed to incapacitate HND-E - but then its conspirator appeared and set one of the guards alight with some form of fire magic. While investigation is ongoing, the surviving witness, one Alfred Grindel, had this to say after being rushed to the hospital:

'I've seen some stuff in my line of work. But that... That was terrifying. Bert was my friend, and... That... Person. Just killed them. Like it was nothing. I hope the police catch that bastard.'

Indeed, things are looking grim."

Private Donor Supporting The Arts?

A small bit of good news to be found reported across the US and Canada, with most of it coming from Michigan:

About 2 Million Donated To Various Galleries! Artists Grateful For Support

Public galleries have been seeing a surge of anonymous donations lately, and the art community is very thankful. As it is, most art galleries and museums that do not receive government funding rely heavily on donations to survive. Luckily, this seems to be a good month for artists everywhere as various galleries are reporting a total of almost 2 million dollars combined donated by an anonymous source.

[The article continues to explain how this is a win for the art community. It lists some of the galleries that have benefited, one of which is the Vancouver Art Gallery.]

The Detroit Art Market, an community-based gallery with a focus on supporting independent artists has responded for an interview. Head curator, Larkin Dupree, who's been running the gallery for 5 years now, has this to say: "I won't lie, the future of art has been worrying for a while. Art is something everyone should be free to pursue without financial worry, but I'm afraid that isn't the case these days. Donations like these help out so much more than you could imagine. We at the Detroit Art Market want to put dinner on the table for as many artists as possible, and share their amazing works for all to see. We will be putting this fund to supporting our next exhibit, which you can find at our website..."

[The interview continues with more information on their next exhibit.]

Big Ben burns down!

In London, on Wednesday afternoon, the Big Ben mysteriously burned down. The fire is said to have originated from the first floor, though eyewitnesses did not notice until smoke started billowing out of the narrow windows. Calls reported at least 2 deaths and several injured that were brought to the nearest hospital. The two bodies were charred beyond recognition upon recovery, though there is speculation as to who they might be. Police are working to find matching dental records for these bodies, and ask any potential family members or friends to contact them for information.

Eyewitnesses say infamous pyromaniac Kai Mitsuki and someone who suspiciously resembled notorious scammer Atsuhi Kaneko (introduced as "Martin") were the last people to have entered the clocktower under the excuse of a pizza delivery. Allegedly, Kai Mitsuki may be the culprit behind the fires, though there is no direct evidence linking them to the crime.

Today is a tragic day for England. The loss of a treasured monument will remain a traumatic scar in history, and officials are trying to propose new building plans for Big Ben, while some citizens are expressing their desire for the funds to go into better infrastructure instead. 

Donald Trump Finally Assassinated... By A Supernatural Mouse?

BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump's Death Confirmed, America Mourns.

Donald Trump, the former president of the United States of America has been confirmed dead after suffering severe injuries of a gunshot wound and harsh stabbing to his vitals. The circumstances of his death are mighty suspect, as a group of strange individuals were last seen chatting with him in Boise, Idaho where he was testing out a new golf course. Trump called the authorities for help, but they were too late, and when they got to him he had been eaten by a clearly supernatural mouse.

One individual is identified as a Jacob Cruz, and eyewitness reports nail him as an accomplice. Shaky camera footage recovered from the scene shows him shooting the president and exhibiting dark magic. The FBI has made no further statement on why he has not been taken in. Conspiracy theorists suspect a case of an evil clone.

This is a dark day for our fellow Americans.

BLAKKE And The Whyte Power Company merge into one via new Company Merger

News from the corpo-sphere, Popular furniture store BLAKKE and The Whyte Power Company are merging into one Electric and Furniture Store

2 Found Dead and 3 Missing

The Supernatural Walk Among Us?

At around 1:00 AM last night, a call came from a halloween house party that reported the deaths of at least 2 individuals. Upon investigation, the police were able to pin the murders on a Hezalea Solitreault, who, upon getting checked into the hospital, was found to have black, ichor-like blood.

They possessed an arrythmia, their blood pressure was abnormal, and their blood was found to be dangerous to the touch. They were promptly transferred to California State Prison while awaiting proper judgement.

As per the extradition treaty, there will be a Hearing held in Canada. However, local officials are arguing that the abnormal nature of the convict makes her an exception to the treaty, the main argument being that she is not a person, legally speaking.

There is much contention surrounding this issue and many people are wondering about whether she will be brought to justice.

News Orleans: Arson Attempt

News Orleans:
Apartment Building burned down in Arson. 4 Found dead.

Terrible news today in New Orleans, as a local Apartment and Handicraft store were burned down today in a potential act of arson. The Bodies inside were unrecognizably burned and scarred, two of which were missing their head and one that investigators say must've been "melted" by the intense heat. The current culprit of the fires is unknown, but one individual may have a clue as to who it was.

A Man by the name of Jeremiah Steltson called from New Jersey stating that he actually had a lead on who the mysterious arsonist might be. "I actually was on call with one of my friends who was in the fire," states Steltson. They said there was this 'Pyromaniac Twink' or something that came in, and then I later heard gunshots and screaming over the phone. I think someone screamed that they were melting, like the wicked witch of the west." The testimony lines up with some of the artifacts found at the crime scene, such as the seemingly random holes and the melted corpse.

Its unknown if this Arsonist will ever be found and brought to justice, or if he'll even strike again. Stay weary New Orleans, if you see something, say something. 

Deborah Miller on News Orleans, signing off.

Venice Under Siege!

A snippet of a news report:

"For the last several weeks, Venice, Italy has been harassed by creatures that are being referred to as 'Arachnis Undae'. The beings appear to be ordinary Huntsman spiders, but posess human faces. They possess a powerful venom, hunt in packs, and have proven themselves to be amphibious, building webs and leaving their eggs underwater. They have shown themselves to be immensely defensive of their young, and officials are warning citizens to remain as far from the canals - where most of the nests appear to be - as possible. International travellers are warned to stay away from Venice, and the city has gone into lockdown until a method of dealing with the threat can be determined."

Chloe Suzuki Kills Boyfriend, Claims 'Oni' Did It

CBC News' latest headline, "Chloe Suzuki Kills Boyfriend, Claims 'Oni' Did It", as it appears on TV:

"Thank you for joining us, we have breaking news tonight. A case of couples violence results in one Chloe Suzuki put behind bars for the murder of her boyfriend, Jeremiah Graham. Police have deduced that she bludgeoned him to death with an aluminum bat right as he was about to leave his house, though they lack a confession. She is claiming that the two of them were attacked by an Oni, a type of mythological creature from Japan. There were no witnesses to collaborate her statement, and in the end, all the evidence pointed to her."

"Jeremiah Graham was a beloved member of his community..."

The news clip dives into Jeremiah and Chloe's past and statements from their families and the police, ending in a question directed to the audience: "In these uncertain times of fact or fiction, who is responsible for bringing the truth to light?"

Scrap-bot seen playing Stradivarius!

An Instagram account named "Vi-O-Linner" shows footage of what appears to be a hand-made robot, vaguely humanoid from the waist-up and decorated in colourful paint with a custom suit as well as some stickers. LEDs light up its eyes, and it has a distinctly scrappy feel. It can be seen playing various songs on what appears to be a genuine Stradivarius, although it is hard to confirm. Recently, it even played a song titled "A Robot's Rhapsody" that is posted on music streaming platform's under its own name. Whether it be the robot itself, or its creator, the account frequently engages with comments on its posts and has gained a small but steady following. No name is attached to the account, though most speculate the page is run by a regular person.

100% Oak Handcrafted Wizard Wand (Made from an Old Environmentally Sourced Tree)

A link on Facebook Marketplace:

Facebook Marketplace

Marketplace > Hobby > Arts > Cosplay

Listed 6 days ago in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Details:

Condition: Used - Good

Length: 18cm

Material: Oak

Price: $1250 $1000

Description:

Hi! I’m a massive potterhead so I handcrafted this wand! 🧙‍♀️🪄 I recently cut down a centuries old tree on my family’s property and had some leftover wood to make this wand…

Handmade Harry Potter wand, 100% oak, all natural, environmentally sourced from a centuries old tree within my family’s property, extremely prized.

Does NOT do magic 🙄, I cannot believe I actually have to say that. Is just a handcrafted prop.

Free shipping… I can negotiate the price. Message me through here if you’re interested!

It is marked as sold.

Rainfall Increases in the Pacific Northwest!

A fragment of a radio report:

"Greetings. I'm Joe Cummings, with CBC - The World This Hour. Rainfall has increased in British Columbia, and to the South, in Washington state and Oregon. The volume and frequency have both increased in the past week, with experts having no clue as to the reason. Many flood-risk areas are on high alert..."

The report is repeated several times over the course of the next few days, but no information is forthcoming as to the source of the increased precipitation. Experts weighing in debate the authenticity of claims that the origination may be Alien in nature.