FOUR OF WORLDS MOST WEALTHY DIE IN TRAGIC FIRE DURING ESTATE SALE

[News article about the fire at Abel Manse.]

State Subsidy Program Brings Acme, Washington, to the Future!

The small town of Acme, Washington has recently received a huge infrastructural upgrade of the sort straight out of science fiction. Eel-Ectronics: Eco Friendly Energy, a sustainable power company based in Salem, Oregon, recently upgraded the majority of private residences in Acme as part of the state subsidized Green Tree State program. The program, which seeks to prevent rural counties from falling into infrastructural decay, allowed the town's residences to upgrade their homes to solar power and their vehicles to electric power at little to no cost to themselves; already, Acme is experiencing a minor economic boom as the lower energy expenses are allowing residents to divest more funds into the local economy, which in turn is revitalizing its long-floundering business sector.

"You know, for a long time, it felt like the state had sort of forgotten about us down here in Acme," says Jerry, 32, the proprietor of the local grocery store (which was recently purchased as an investment property by Endicott Industries). "Local taxes aren't enough to keep the roads maintained well, and without good roads, education and employment opportunities had started drying up. It's good to see that I was wrong - you know I sold out of frozen beef the other day? That hasn't happened in my memory since I took over the store. It's really great to see my neighbors taking their savings and turning it into better meals for their families, and it's even nicer to be able to give my employees the raise I've been promising for the past few years."

The program had an unexpected level of adoption in Acme - as a result, the program has been put on temporary pause while Eel-Ectronics recoups its stock of solar panels and supportive technology and assesses demand in other parts of the state.

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[There is an eerie silence in the surrounding space, with the blare of an alarm in the background. A woman sniffles above the recorder and takes in a deep breath.]

Dr. Donna: Dr. Donna, log start. Time is...3:53 AM, location...infirmary. West Wing compromised. Code Magenta Lockdown status active.

[There is some distant yelling as the alarm continues to scream.]

Dr. Donna: Subject 106 has breached containment and is hunting. Surrounding subject cells compromised. Dr. Harvord, deceased. Dr. Mauve, deceased. Dr. Miles, missing...presumed dead. Recovered wedding band and a chunk of scalp. 

[There is a break in her voice and a sob slips through, but she takes another deep breath and collects herself.]

Dr. Donna: Subject 4253, missing. Subject 4347, missing. Subject 7428, missing. Subject 7532, missing. No recovery plans....presumed lost. Site Director is preparing...bait.... I-

[Her voice waivers again as she begins to sob for a solid five minutes. Between the broken cries are repeated whispers of "my baby, my baby".]

[A loud, sudden scream is heard in the room and the recorder is aggressively picked up and thrown against a hard surface.]

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Dr. Donna: Log Start. Time is 9:52 PM. Containment cell for SCP 7428, Louise Monet. How are you feeling Ms. Monet?

Louise: I... feel cold. My head hurts.... Where am I?

Dr. Donna: In containment. You are safe. 

[There is a pause and some sounds of pencil on paper]

Dr. Donna: Do you have other symptoms besides the headache?

Louise: Wh...What?

Dr. Donna: Is this just a headache or do you have other symptoms that may indicate a migraine?

Louise: I feel...a little sick.

[Another pause for note taking]

Louise: And my legs...I can't feel my legs?

Dr. Donna: You lost both legs and three fingers to frostbite, and you showed signs of severe hypothermia throughout the rest of your body when we found you.

[There is muffled sobbing nearby]

Dr. Donna: I'm sorry you had to go through this. You are unfortunately not the first, nor the last. We will do what we can to help you recover. May I do a quick physical? We are almost done here.
Louise: That's fine. Could I have some extra blankets after?

Dr. Donna: Of course. Let me help you sit up.

[There are sounds of some shuffling and the creaky groans of a bed from shifted weight. After several moments, there is a choking sound, and something both wet and solid hitting the floor. More hacking sounds can be heard in the background as the recorder is picked up and brought closer to Dr. Donna.]
Dr. Donna: Subject has butterflies in her stomach. Note to get clearance for...exploratory surgery. Tracker Beetle will be dispensed and subject will be left to recover. End Log.

San Francisco Quarantined - Travel Heavily Restricted

A terrible outbreak of a novel disease is ripping through San Francisco. With the Fisherman's Wharf as its epicenter, government personnel are working with local organizations to contain the disease, but travel in and out is heavily restricted until further notice. Frankie Lavaz, local entrepreneur and business owner, is cooperating fully with affiliated organizations to contain the new outbreak and has donated over ten million dollars to the effort.

In other news, a new religious movement is taking root in the city. Followers invite members to attend park services and pray for relief from the disease. The next public prayer event is next Thursday at 5 o clock.

Forest Fire in American Alps

A large forest fire was discovered in the mountains, destroying 3000 acres of trees. A nearby ravine was also found partially collapsed. Investigators found traces of explosives, which likely caused the fires. No suspects have been found. Please call local authorities with any information you may have.

Hiking instructor missing!

Hiking instructor Lena McDougal and her husband, Heinrich McDougal, have been reported missing as of Sunday morning, December 8th. They were last seen a week prior on December 1st, departing for a private expedition into the wilderness surrounding their home. Those who spoke to them reported that they mentioned going to meet up with a group of four friends for an extended mountaineering trip in the Appalachian mountains - if you have any information regarding either Lena or her husband, please contact the Tennesee Social Mountaineering Society.

TRAGEDY STRIKES AS GRIEVING PARENTS SLAIN

Tragedy struck early this morning as Mr. and Mrs. Kel were slain in their home on the anniversary of the tragedy that changed their lives. Ten years ago, the Kel's daughter - Harriet Kel, age 14 - died in a tragic accident at her school. Following Harriet's death, the sole witness - gym teacher Danny Rocko - was committed to the Seabrook Mental Institution where he had undergone treatment for delusions that he was Harriet Kel over the past ten years. Late last night, Mr. Rocko escaped his cell and made his way to the Kel residence; the neighbors report and altercation, following which Mr. and Mrs. Kel were killed. Rocko slew five other individuals - including his psychiatrist Dr. Malcolm Grant - before he was able to be apprehended. Mr. Rocko is set to appear in court on December 20th, 2024, to allow investigators ample to determine culpability on the part of Mr. Rocko and the Seabrook Mental Institution, where the surviving extended Kel family are expected to seek the death penalty.

Vanessa Trudger, The Vermonter, October 13, 2024.

Ohio Bear dies in Treatment

Today, local emergency veterinarians received a strange call about an injured bear in the mountains near a small town in Ohio. It had suffered critical injuries to its spinal column. Doctors arrived in time to treat its injuries, and found that it should have made a full recovery. But no matter what they did, its health rapidly deteriorated.

To quote Dr. Hersh: "It's like she just... lost the will to live."

Terrible Gas Leak leads to small suburban church burning down during a mass.

Chicago mourns as a church catches fire during a morning mass. The blaze has been ruled an accident related to an improperly maintained gas heating system. The tragic fire trapped the entire parish inside, leaving no survivors. There will be a vigil held-

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