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The Aftermath

The explosion that destroyed the Beckinfield Little Theatre on Sunday night threw rubble and debris in all directions and damaged a portion of Highway 99. Authorities were forced to close the freeway in both directions. They quickly created a detour, routing traffic around the town. This has shut off Beckinfield’s only major artery. The few back roads that lead out of town are rarely used and have been in a state of disrepair for years. Beckinfield is now all but isolated from the outside world. Helicopters began arriving late Sunday night and have continued shuttling unknown people into town.

Residents have begun to realize that there is currently no practical way in or out of town. By Wednesday night, grocery store shelves were already becoming leaner. Blondie’s coffee shop has once again become the go-to spot for catching up on the latest news and gossip. Everyone has noticed that Dylan Marks has not been seen since Sunday night. The shop’s owner, Dr. “Blondie” Waltzkowski, closed the annex portion of the shop and allowed investigators to use it as their home base. The only investigator spotted not wearing the protective HAZMAT suit was the fiery redhead, Dr. Kippart. She was seen at Blondie’s at all hours heading up the investigation this week.

Residents brave enough to venture closer for a look have said that none of the theater damage has been cleaned up as of yet. They report that workers in HAZMAT suits have swarmed the smoking rubble and are thoroughly studying the area.

More and more investigators have been arriving via helicopter.

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Shoelace the Bunny

In an attempt to return to normal life in Beckinfield, it was announced that the annual Easter egg hunt will proceed as planned in Town Square on Sat. 4/7. Shoelace the Clown will on hand to entertain the youngsters. He will be performing his juggling act dressed as the Easter Bunny. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the festive event.

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Fire Witnesses' Ears Are Burning

People who were at the Beckinfield Little Theatre on Sunday night and actually witnessed the lights in the sky are all claiming to have an odd ringing in their ears. Though they have difficulty describing the specifics, they say it is as if they constantly hear Primbobi war chants far off in the distance.

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Rose Banter Back in School

Just as the theater exploded on Sunday night, Rose Banter popped out of her trance-like state. She doesn’t remember a thing about her disappearance or anything that happened after. She seems totally fine and insisted on going to school first thing. She seemed embarrassed that her classmates made such a fuss about her return. And the students at Beckinfield High School are already buzzing about the fact that she asked one of her friends what the deal was with all weird Indian symbols that had been painted on the walls of all the buildings in town.

All week, she will take an odd path home from school, just so she can pass the Beckinfield Public Library. Each day, the figure people claim is the ghost of Becca Beckin will be seen on the second floor balcony watching her pass by.

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