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URL https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/journal/BlackHistory337-2026-2027-4-1339274920 CONTENT #BlackHistory337 is about the time between Black History Months, when many people including some Black people don't make an effort to emphasize Black History. A way to cover the rest of the year, the remaining 337 days between each 28. For this edition of Black337 we will speak of Black detectives. Remember to view my literature of a Black Detective, linked below in MONTHLY CONTENT. Do you have a Black Detective you enjoy? Please share a Black detective written in the great annals of Deviantart. VERY SHORT LIST OF BLACK DETECTIVES WRITTEN BY BLACK WRITERS IN LITERARY FICTION Easy Rawlins – Walter Mosley [ https://www.waltermosley.com/ ] Louise Lloyd – Nekesa Afia [ https://www.nekesaafia.com/ ] Tamara Hayle – Valerie Wilson Wesley [ https://valeriewilsonwesley.com/ ] Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Chester Himes [ https://aalbc.com/authors/Chester-Himes ] Shaft [ played by Richard Roundtree in "Shaft" ] was written by Ernest Tidyman Parker based on the McClain character [ played by Jim Brown in "The Split" ] was written by Donald Westlake Alex Cross [portrayed by Morgan Freeman in "ALong Came A Spider"] is written by James Patterson The interesting thing about Black Detectives written by Blacks as opposed to Black Detectives written by whites is their tone. Black Detectives written by Blacks tend to have a larger level of pessimism to the environment, I think that reflects Black Authors , as Black people, larger pessimism or disbelief or negative views to the USA itself; as opposed to Whites in the USA who are historically more hopeful opportune advantaged in the USA. GALLERY MONTHLY CONTENT TITLE: A TRUTH IN THE SEA FROM : RICHARD MURRAY @HDdeviant https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/A-TRUTH-IN-THE-SEA-1339272554 A Literature A TRUTH IN THE SEATITLE: A TRUTH IN THE SEA SUBTITLE: A Marcus BLACK337 2026-2027 prior #BlackHistory337 2026-2027 #1Mar 14, 2026 #BlackHistory337 2026-2027 #2Apr 1, 2026 #BlackHistory337 2026-2027 #3May 1, 2026

URL https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/journal/WATN-Heroes-of-Dungeons-n-Dragons-1337723923 CONTENT PLEASE NOTE TIMES TO SUBMIT TO GAIN PRIZES , if after time to submit to gain prizes the challenge is always open. Human writing only please - No AI generated entries in this group.Check out @DeviantAI for AI specific contests. Thanks! Join @CRLiterature in reporting on some of our favorite fictional unknowns by writing fun fan fictions based on popular films and television shows 📽️📺 Ponder pop culture’s most perplexing puzzles as we prompt you to provide fans with a satisfying conclusion to cliffhangers and open-ended mysteries in 250 words or less 🧑‍💻🤩 Get inspired to write about worlds you know and love & you might just pick up some rewards along the way 🏅🏆 Dungeons and Dragons is the most well known juncture of literature/illustration/gameplay in all forms. It has many adventures made by Tactical Studies Rules and Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro or campaigns made by Dungeon Masters through time and space. One particular Dungeon Master had his adventure recorded in a documentary. The following is an edited version of the beginning of his game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHnsMKQJBDA Episode 1 to 3 https://youtu.be/-34TlmRULR8?si=RNYk_yVllDPmuv3K FULL LIST OF EPISODES https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfS8QgUdeGYo1KwYgbrWvEhMg9GTc1738 More information on Dungeon Masters documented adventure is below. Your task is to add to the scrolls of the adventure of the Heroes. In a comment below in 250 words or less, in your own words and without the assistance of AI or similar machine learning tools, write a short fan fiction adding to the Dungeons and Dragons adventure of the Heroes. Educate the novice on their strategies or treasure findings, unveil lands full of mysticism or beauty they traveled to the masters keep to themselves, highlight the daring fun and humor in their journeys, or showcase whatever from their legendary journey you want. Where are the Heroes now?! Here’s the rules and rewards for this @CRLiterature activity: All entries must abide by the DeviantArt Terms of Service, Fair Use rules for submissions, and the group rules for CRLiterature; off topic or inappropriate entries will be removed. Share your entry as a comment to this journal for reward considerations.    Only submit one (1) comment for this engagement that is your very best work; all entries must be original concepts and human-written, no AI-assisted entries are allowed and will be removed.      Comment with your entry by the end of the day on June 27th 2026 for rewards consideration for this activity. You must be a member of @CRLiterature for awards considerations. Joining the group is fast and free from the group homepage. entry must be 250 words or less Winners selected at the sole discretion of CRLiterature group admin; all decisions are final and non-negotiable. We will select three (3) winners by June 30th 2026 to receive the following rewards:: Each winner will receive 250 points and a quartz badge One of the three will receive a hype badge I can’t wait to see how you inform us all on Where Are They Now?! @HDdeviant MY EXAMPLE: Title: The Ride Of Your Life CONTENT Venger trapped the Heroes in the Maze of Doors. The doors forced the Heroes to disperse and Diana, the Acrobat, was eaten into a desert land. This was three days ago. Now after wandering in the desert, seemingly alone, she comes face to face with a sparkling horse, absent a shadow. She approached it and the horse spoke. It called itself, Majikili . It said it had been eaten by a door many years ago and brought to this desert. It continued to explain. Said it traveled many miles for a very long time. Diana pondered how to escape when a horse had gone farther already and found no exit. She pondered and pondered and realized maybe the exit wasn't a location but a state of being. So, she talked with the Majikili , and it told her where it came from, treasures and lands she never knew existed. But Diana never asked to ride Majikili and MAjikili never offered. But when a sandstorm was approaching them from a clear distance. MAjikili offered to allow Diana to ride him and when he did, a path led away from the sandstorm to a hall inside the Maze of Doors. And Diana plus Majikili were overjoyed. Now back in the maze, with Majikili's speed and Diana's staff they fended off the few doors they met or evaded large groups of doors, till Diana reached the other Heroes, each who had gained a friend from a world through a door. MY POST https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/The-Ride-Of-Your-Life-1339286160 T Literature The Ride Of Your LifeTITLE: THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE Venger trapped the IF YOU NEED FURTHER INSPIRATION OR INFORMATION CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING Ending Of The Animated Series in text https://web.archive.org/web/20110720142026/http://www.michaelreaves.com/pdf/requiem_sec.pdf in video [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsNHTnY6HQg ] Small Gallery of Deviations Wikis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_&_Dragons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_(TV_series) PRIOR WHERE ARE THEY NOW's - the challenges are over, but the fun isn't. Give each a go and continue their stories with 250 words. Where Are They Now: Elaine - Ghostbusters 2Jun 12, 2025 Where Are They Now: Salvadore - JawsJul 4, 2025 Where Are They Now: Farmer Ted - Sixteen CandlesAug 1, 2025 Where Are They Now: Norma Rae - Norma RaeSep 1, 2025 Where Are They Now: Ione Sykes - The GraveSep 17, 2025 WATN: Zero - A Nightmare Before ChristmasOct 8, 2025 WATN: Duckie - Pretty In PinkNov 6, 2025 WATN: The Unknown - Over The Garden WallDec 10, 2025 WATN: Charlie BrownJan 8, 2026 WATN: Danny and Sandy : GreaseFeb 2, 2026 WATN: Wall-EMar 5, 2026 Lost Episodes of Galaxy QuestApr 1, 2026 WATN: Alexander Johnson - GloryMay 1, 2026 #DandD #heroes #watn #wherearetheynow #crliterature #hddeviant #richardmurray #richardmurrayhumblr #DnD

URL https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/journal/WATN-Chapter-2-Elaine-Ghostbusters-2-1290273848 CONTENT PLEASE NOTE WHO CAN PARTICIPATE AND DATES OF SUBMISSION OR STYLE OF SUBMISSION Human writing only please - No AI generated entries in this group.Check out @DeviantAI for AI specific contests. Thanks! Join @CRLiterature in reporting on some of our favorite fictional unknowns by writing fun fan fictions based on popular films and television shows 📽️📺 Ponder pop culture’s most perplexing puzzles as we prompt you to provide fans with a satisfying conclusion to cliffhangers and open-ended mysteries in 250 words or less 🧑‍💻🤩 Get inspired to write about worlds you know and love & you might just pick up some rewards along the way 🏅🏆 WAIT A MINUTE ! Didn't we already learn where Elaine is now? yes and no. We learned a little more but not all. This is a special challenge for those who began chapter 1. The following is the contestants list with their entries, so they don't have to remember. @JgalDragonborn https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5219870556 @Srslynone https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5218789514 @LadyGrey1174 https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5218700771 @CharismaenigmaArt https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5218389887 @dave-llamaman https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5218056932 @nothoneybee https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5218044131 @donmcdonough https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5217980011 @dellcartoons https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5217903354 @poetOflore https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5217888483 @DrThomasStockmann https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1205470051/5217035905 For those who are mentioned above, in a comment below in 250 words or less, in your own words and without the assistance of AI or similar machine learning tools, continue the short fiction you started . You can add your original comment but please mark where the entry for this challenge begins. Tell us more about Where Elaine Is Now?! Here’s the rules and rewards for this @CRLiterature activity: All entries must abide by the DeviantArt Terms of Service, Fair Use rules for submissions, and the group rules for CRLiterature; off topic or inappropriate entries will be removed. Share your entry as a comment to this journal for reward considerations.    Only submit one (1) comment for this engagement that is your very best work; all entries must be original concepts and human-written, no AI-assisted entries are allowed and will be removed.      Comment with your entry by the end of the day on June 24th 2026 for rewards consideration for this activity. You must be a member of @CRLiterature for awards considerations. Joining the group is fast and free from the group homepage. Winners selected at the sole discretion of CRLiterature group admin; all decisions are final and non-negotiable. We will select three (3) winners by June 30th 2026 to receive the following rewards:: Each winner will receive 250 points and a quartz badge One of the three will receive a hype badge I can’t wait to see how you inform us all on Where Are They Now?! @HDdeviant MY EXAMPLE: CHAPTER 1 A deacon opens the door to the study of Father Hanno for a law enforcer. D: Will you need anything else, per the warrant? LE: No, and I promise to care... I am Opus Dei. The deacon exit and the law enforcer look about, take off their jacket, and peruse the diaries in the study. They take one out , sit down, search for a page, and read. February 14th 2025 Elaine Estrella confessed today, and it is all I can think about. A sudden relapse into her defensive delusions. I was saddened at the occurrence but was more afraid by her fearful voice. This alien wasn't some coercer into a bed chamber as in years past. She confessed to witnessing the hacking of bodies by this alien, of what I interpreted as diffuse light. And to see on the news this evening the finding of a body as Elaine described. God, I can't break the seal of confession and yet. What if Elaine is involved? I must speak to her as soon as possible. The law enforcer scrolls or turns pages accordingly. February 21st 2025 Another day, the seventh in a row, where all I can think about is the confession from Elaine Estrella. The police still haven't found any clues. Elaine hasn't come back to confess at her usual time. Her ex husband was found like the others. I hope she isn't dead. I hope the killer is found. I hope god can protect us all. https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/Where-is-Elaine-Now-1208602076 CHAPTER 2 The law enforcer turns the pages of the diary to a page unfinished. March 3rd 2025 Ever since I received that vision of light in Elaine's home I haven't been able to stay focused throughout one day. I never discern an image when I have the episodes of epiphany. But I can feel a spirit, an energy, that I can only deem is cosmic based on how I feel when I regain my normal sensorium. I have asked to see Sister Josephine in the con The law enforcer puts the diary down and grabs an envelope from his jacket. It has the escutcheon of a cardinal, as a broken wax seal. The law enforcer opens the envelope, and takes out the letter. Dear Detective Silo, I joined Saint Lucy's to gain better insight into my visions through study and meditations. While also protect my sight from the meddling and forces outside the quiet peace of the nunnery. Thinking of Elaine I see a kindred spirit who was unable to find peace with divine influence. But from what you said about her, she may have seen or been seen by something dangerous or deadly. I end this letter with a location, from where you can find the information you seek , which may lead you to Elaine or at least to a better comprehension of what she is experiencing. 1023 Castle Road at Thirteenth and East street God be with you, Sister Magda Post Script Please Be Careful MY POST https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/Where-Is-Elaine-Now-part-2-1339330593 W Literature Where Is Elaine Now ? part 2The law enforcer turns the pages of the diary to a PRIOR WHERE ARE THEY NOW's - the challenges are over, but the fun isn't. Give each a go and continue their stories with 250 words. Where Are They Now: Elaine - Ghostbusters 2Jun 12, 2025 Where Are They Now: Salvadore - JawsJul 4, 2025 Where Are They Now: Farmer Ted - Sixteen CandlesAug 1, 2025 Where Are They Now: Norma Rae - Norma RaeSep 1, 2025 Where Are They Now: Ione Sykes - The GraveSep 17, 2025 WATN: Zero - A Nightmare Before ChristmasOct 8, 2025 WATN: Duckie - Pretty In PinkNov 6, 2025 WATN: The Unknown - Over The Garden WallDec 10, 2025 WATN: Charlie BrownJan 8, 2026 WATN: Danny and Sandy : GreaseFeb 2, 2026 WATN: Wall-EMar 5, 2026 Lost Episodes of Galaxy QuestApr 1, 2026 WATN: Alexander Johnson - GloryMay 1, 2026 #elaine #ghostbusters2 #watn #wherearetheynow #watnc2 #crliterature #hddeviant #richardmurray #richardmurrayhumblr

URL https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/The-Ride-Of-Your-Life-1339286160 CONTENT TITLE: THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE Venger trapped the Heroes in the Maze of Doors. The doors forced the Heroes to disperse and Diana, the Acrobat, was eaten into a desert land. This was three days ago. Now after wandering in the desert, seemingly alone, she comes face to face with a sparkling horse, absent a shadow. She approached it and the horse spoke. It called itself, Majikili . It said it had been eaten by a door many years ago and brought to this desert. It continued to explain. Said it traveled many miles for a very long time. Diana pondered how to escape when a horse had gone farther already and found no exit. She pondered and pondered and realized maybe the exit wasn't a location but a state of being. So, she talked with the Majikili , and it told her where it came from, treasures and lands she never knew existed. But Diana never asked to ride Majikili and MAjikili never offered. But when a sandstorm was approaching them from a clear distance. MAjikili offered to allow Diana to ride him and when he did, a path led away from the sandstorm to a hall inside the Maze of Doors. And Diana plus Majikili were overjoyed. Now back in the maze, with Majikili's speed and Diana's staff they fended off the few doors they met or evaded large groups of doors, till Diana reached the other Heroes, each who had gained a friend from a world through a door. from Richard Murray @HDdeviant for ? Note: muuaji wa kivuli- killer of shadows For the WATN Heroes of Dungeons and Dragons of @CRLiterature ? Audio Series https://www.kobo.com/us/en/series/richard-murray-tip-jar-audios Ebook Series https://www.kobo.com/series/richard-murray-short-story-collection Gallery of writing https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/gallery/81311721/my-tales-or-poetry CRliterature content https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/gallery/97552463/crliterature-content Tip Jar https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/tier/Tip-Jar-to-HDdeviant-902770076 #watn #dandd #diana #acrobat #hddeviant #crliterature #richardmurray #richardmurrayhumblr

URL https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/A-TRUTH-IN-THE-SEA-1339272554 CONTENT TITLE: A TRUTH IN THE SEA SUBTITLE: A Marcus Preacher tale AUTHOR: Richard Murray @HDdeviant STORY: Summer is the time of ice cream, roller skating, or fun at the beach. Everyone is looking to avoid baking in the heat, seeing disturbing illusions, succumbing to the frying frustrations. Thus, a child dead at the beach is an uninvited thing, but not unnatural. Adults can get killed by tide, and children since ancient times have always gone where they were told they shouldn't. So, I didn't drive to the hospital expecting a lead like at a cookout. I honestly wanted a reason to get the wind across my face for an extended time in a dry, smelting day. But what I got was a recipe for deadly delusion. Fanning myself, I entered the hospital and per a friend, who kindly informed me that Freddie Salazar saw the body already, saw the body. Her name was Fatima Branch, fourteen years old, champion swimmer at Harriet Tubman middle school. Now still in the eternal waters of death. My friend told me what they only told law enforcement, the young Branch didn't drown by being forced under. She had no marks across her body, she had no liquid elements to induce, or signs of inhalations to promote. By all accounts Fatima Branch kept herself under water. But why? I acquired the name of the parents to the deceased and the school young Fatima attended and after a phone book search called some potentials. Finally, I reached Veona Branch who was quick to hang up but informed me she had already talked to the police. Wanting to cool off more, I drove to the old slaughterhouse district, now a residence for municipal workers to churn out their lives with their families. P.S. 352 is like any urban school, whose neighborhood changed, it once had a choir, a mock trial team, a set of statewide science fair winners. But the trophies for modernity are bare, except for the swim team, and I could see the legend that was Fatima Branch. The security guard informed me that Harry Wecum is teaching some kids how to swim in the school pool. I traversed the halls of book reports, grading lists, photographs of children playing to reach coach Wecum. He was helping a child with their form when I approached. He told me Fatima was a good student, without turning. The harassment in the heat made him sensitive to questioners. I asked him more about her. Did she have any bullies? Was she a loner? How was her home life? Did she have any secrets you learned as a coach? he said no to all with the inner melancholy of a tell all book. I offered to see him again and he said to be at Jim's Pizza Parlor in an hour. I took that hour to knock on the Branch's. A male voice replied to go away. I pleaded I didn't think Fatima was crazy or bad and wanted to tell the positives in her life. The door opened and Mr. Branch spoke sharply, his posturing a clear message I wasn't getting in. "She loved to swim, she was loved, a prodigy, that will be on her gravestone" And Mr. Branch closed the door while I protested and pleaded. And off I went to wait at Jim's. I asked the pizzaman if he knew Fatima. He said she never came in. The pizza smelled good but the heat in the parlor was effervescent. Finally, coach Wecum came in. The coach ordered a slice. I asked him, did he and Fatima go here often? He said yes. And then I asked him, is there something he can tell me about Fatima that can shed light on her murder? He said she wasn't bullied, had a good set of friends, whom he named, from what he could tell her parents were very proud of her swimming ability. She did seem worried in the weeks before her death, but he didn't know why. I asked him about a pendant her father wore, seemed like a golden mermaid to me. He said he wasn't sure. He asked Fatima about it. She wore one as well, and she said it is an ancient water spirit, Tlanchana. The coach wasn't anymore help but I had something. I was happy to drive to the museum and caught Doctor Williams on her way home. I asked her if she knew of Tlanchana. She said it sounds Mesoamerican. But she would call me tonight. So I headed on home. A kid, great in the water, who believed in a water spirit, kept herself in the water to her death. Was it infatuation, love, or some sort of fear? Around nine p.m. the Doctor called. She told me Tlanchana is the name for a water goddess of the Purepecha people, great metalworkers, before the white Europeans came. She said her bottom half is serpent not fish and she is usually benevolent. She said Dr. John Thompson name came up continually on research, and also told me to be careful. She knows how I like to burn my nose. And I thanked her in a mature way, and went to bed... great child swimmer, Tlanchana, a watery rest, why? After a cold shower, the next morning, I quickly found and headed to the clinic of psychiatrist Doctor John Thompson. I repeatedly pondered why a psychiatrist was interested in a Mesoamerican mermaid. I didn't know the truth but the statue outside his practice, on the freshly cut lawn, is like the necklace worn by Mr. Branch. While large enough for me to notice Tlanchana's serpentine figure. I went inside and as I was asked to wait by the receptionist the pamphlets plus posters reveal the connection. Dr. Thompson's practice focuses on healing people from a fear of water, aquaphobia. But I am stuck. If the deceased Branch was afraid of water, why let herself die in it? If Thompson was who frightened her to stay in the water, what could he had gained? Thompson was very somber and assertive. But I immediately noticed his gold necklace. And asked did he know Fatima Branch. He told me he did and her parents. His tears seemed true. After a moment, he continued and explained that he is a psychologist for the healing of natophobia, the fear of swimming. Branch's parents and his other clients have an uncommon trait of natophobia, in their bloodline. I saw a shrine of candles through a window and asked what was it for. He said it is for the children of clients, now including Fatima. He added thousands die from drowning every year, it is rare but not unheard of. He admitted some of his clients have lost faith in his methods after Fatima's death. I asked him, did Fatima show signs of fear in the weeks before she died. He said no but I could tell he pondered himself. I didn't think he thought Fatima was murdered in the water either. I asked him about his methods and he said that was private to the clients. On the drive back to the newsroom, I tried to find a seam, to answer why Fatima let herself die in the water she loved so well. Psychiatrists, ancient deities, coaches, a unique community, maybe the psychiatrist tried an experiment gone wrong, maybe a secret from the coach is the key, or a relation, a teammate, or a member of the natophobes succeeded in some scheme for some reason. I needed more. In the office it was quiet for me. Ethel and Clay was working on another successful romantic column. A couple long dead in the city had left messages in jewelry about a tree that saved their community from eminent domain and real estate sharks. Santos was getting juicy insight on a telenovela. She learned that Divine Johnson is making a comeback in "My House Mi Casa" as Pearl Santiago, the Queen mother of the Christophe clan feigned her death in episode two hundred and eight and is coming back with a completed plan to return to her chair. While I, investigative reporter of the Renaissance News, sit unactive around the bustle. Malcolm didn't even find the time to chastise me with so much going for everybody else. And Mallory called, which proved how little he knew, hoping to get back into the game through me. And then the phone rang. Coach Wecum told me to come to a road aside a garage near while safely about the psychiatrist, at three a.m. I asked him why and he said he wanted proof he wasn't the cause of Fatima's death as law enforcement has been asking more and more questions about him, and by exposing the psychiatrist, the truth will be revealed. I had no other leads but I told him, I have an interview with Detective Todd Langer tomorrow morning which can help his cause. He was overjoyed. And I wrote the introduction to my column. After a little dinner with Santos, I headed to the meetup spot, taking the rocky roads to avoid the main. At least it was cool that night I kept my car locked and out of sight of the coach whom I watched sitting relatively still in his car, as I crept near. I could see he was jittering as I snuck aside him, and tapped his window. If only a photo of his reaction had value. He was surprised I came but said we will need to be careful and observe a ritual. I asked what kind of ritual. He said the ritual of Tlanchana. I told him, you lied about the necklace. He said, I didn't tell the police or anyone else what I know, some ancient ritual wouldn't be believed or would make people think I am crazy. I asked him what evidence will I see. He said evidence that Dr. Thompson and his patients, including the Branches, are doing experiments that led to Fatima's death. We walked to the clinic, under the moonlight, careful not to be seen and enter the backway through some bushes. I saw the Doctor, and a set of people, including the Branches; he was wearing a feathered headdress and directed his flock to the pool. The clients undressed and entered the pool, as I took photos. I couldn't say a bachelor wasn't happy with some of the sights but was worried as they seemed to live in the water. I asked the coach if Fatima ever showed this ability. He gave a convincing no with his nodding. Mermaids, people of the sea, in a suburb of the United States of America. What a story. I saw them under the water for an hour and a half. They all came out adjusted for the air and seemed overjoyed. During their underwear stay I asked the coach how he learned about this. He said he read a notebook of Fatima's which mentioned this a while back, saying her parents always did this on a full moon, like tonight. I pondered, maybe Fatima tried this away from the pool. That would explain her not coming up and make her parents or the doctor complicit but the sudden turn of behavior didn't have a cause. I told the coach, Detective Langer will definitely want to see this, which made the coach very happy. The coach said he needed to get back to the city, he has early morning preparations to do. I told him thanks and I will be alright. I wanted to stay and see. After a meal, and some prayers for the candles, the clients left and the Doctor was alone. I figured it was about time to head back when a car came back. Here we go. The Doctor seemed prepared and had a gun in his pocket. He opened the door for a woman, blond, middle aged. He gestured for her to sit in the lobby and she did and then he accused her of something and they argued. Between mermaids performing under the water and mermaids arguing outside of it, I have decent material. Whatever this woman told the doctor had him in shock. She leaves patient or confident. While I am confused. A dead champion child swimmer who never came up for air, the venerable Tlanchana, mermaids in modern times, a coach scared of being exposed, a rogue mermaid with a secret. I thought of what I learned going back to my car. In my foolishness, I didn't notice if the car was locked and just entered it. I sat down and someone clubbed me. Wobbly, I noticed one of two was the coach or the blond woman. I was tied up but I could talk now. I asked them what is going on. They both told me to shut up, while they dragged me to the sea. And I realized i was being taken to where Fatima died. The night tide was coming in heavy. The moonlight was visible as I held my breath unable to move. A reported in a few hours would be falsely reported as a news maker who knew of the Doctors practices and coerced Fatima Branch into a botched story absent anyone's knowledge. A murphy, a sap, me. All I could do was focus on the moonlight, and struggle against the ropes. Suddenly, I saw a snake like figure break the moonlight. A great tide came in. It knocked me out. When I woke up I was on the beach, alone. I had no idea of what happened to the coach or the blond woman. But the rope was severed. I took hours to get back to the car. Luckily they didn't take my money, so I was able to get a bus ride some of the way. I found my car where I left it and broke in. My camera was intact but I wondered. I checked everywhere in the car, my wallet, compartments, pockets, trunk, and I checked my journal and the camera. I had photos of Fatima Branch, I never made, naked. I had essays from her, she never gave to me. And it nearly all fit. A coach with an inappropriate relationship with a student, a child. A child of mermaids with one from her flock who had a role in her death. But she knew a secret so strong she couldn't be revealed. Sirens. Police sirens. Valentin creeping behind law enforcement, for the Concrete inquirer. I saw they were headed to the psychiatrist. I followed them in my car. Detective Langer came out a car and I parked and exited. I took all the planned material in a bag with me and refilled my camera, took my pad and exited. Langer saw me and was in shock, and said: "We've been looking for you, the coach came in and confessed to violating Branch, attempted murder of you and planting false evidence." I told him if he let me speak to the Doctor, and I will give you the planted material. The detective said: "only because you had a rough night, and the Doctor and you are only needed for questioning, five minutes. " I handed the bag and ran to the door of the clinic and reached it as the Doctor was opening it to leave. The detective gave the signal and the cops allowed me to push the Doctor back in. I locked the door and I told him, I saw the mermaids earlier that evening with the coach, and I saw him argue with a blond woman, who tried to kill me. The Doctor said the water was a perfluorochemical solution he made. It seemed to ease his patients being able to be free in the water. I asked, if you knew the blond woman had hurt Fatima, why didn't he go to the police earlier. He said, she knew the secrets of his practice. If she told, all of his patients plus him would go to jail. He accepted what he did but his clients are fearful and desperate people. And then I comprehended the truth behind the candles, and law enforcement knocked on the door. I was questioned and said all but my late conversation to the Doctor or the glimmer that is a foggy photo in my mind. Poor Fatima, harassed into a state of anxiety, believing her death was what the water spirit wanted. Fatima was a gift, the lone child who survived a cult of natophobes who wanted to be mermaids to alleviate their fears. And between a coach preying on her body plus mind, frightened to be exposed and a member of her cult, envious of Fatima's success with a candle for their own failure. The young swimmer was caught in a deadly delusion. Eventually, the body of Marilyn Cox was found washed up on shore. By then the coach, and all he saw of girls or goddesses, was in jail. The pseudo mermaids, including the Branch's had swum elsewhere, living in their deadly wet fears. But while Fatima was untouched in the water. Marillyn seemed to be crushed by a serpent. A benevolent spirit to the fearful, forgiving even of their sins, but to the treacherous, deadly. CHARACTER LIST Marcus Preacher- narrator, investigative reporter for Renaissance News Fatima Branch- goes to Harriet Tubman middle school Veona Branch - mother of Fatima Branch Harry Wecum - swimming teacher at P.S. 352 Mr. Branch- father of Fatima Branch Doctor Williams- friend of Marcus Preacher Tlanchana- Mesoamerican water goddess of the Purepecha people Dr John Thompson - psychiatrist of natophobes, trying to cure them of natophobia Ethel and Clay- romantic columnist for the Renaissance News, a couple Santos- female reporter for entertainment news, Renaissance News Malcolm- head of the newsroom, Editor of Renaissance News Detective Todd Langer- local cop, knows Preacher Marillyn Cox- Woman, blond, middle aged, natophobe Valentine | Pianist and photographer for a local newspaper (favorite piano piece III. 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URL https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/Where-Is-Elaine-Now-part-2-1339330593 CONTENT The law enforcer turns the pages of the diary to a page unfinished. March 3rd 2025 Ever since I received that vision of light in Elaine's home I haven't been able to stay focused throughout one day. I never discern an image when I have the episodes of epiphany. But I can feel a spirit, an energy, that I can only deem is cosmic based on how I feel when I regain my normal sensorium. I have asked to see Sister Josephine in the con The law enforcer puts the diary down and grabs an envelope from his jacket. It has the escutcheon of a cardinal, as a broken wax seal. The law enforcer opens the envelope, and takes out the letter. Dear Detective Silo, I joined Saint Lucy's to gain better insight into my visions through study and meditations. While also protect my sight from the meddling and forces outside the quiet peace of the nunnery. Thinking of Elaine I see a kindred spirit who was unable to find peace with divine influence. But from what you said about her, she may have seen or been seen by something dangerous or deadly. I end this letter with a location, from where you can find the information you seek , which may lead you to Elaine or at least to a better comprehension of what she is experiencing. 1023 Castle Road at Thirteenth and East street God be with you, Sister Magda Post Script Please Be Careful for WATN Chapter 2: Elaine Ghostbusters 2 ? NOTES escutcheon - a coat of arms for a roman catholic cardinal name for nameless in the bible [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_names_for_the_biblical_nameless ] Saint Lucy of Syracuse - patron saint of the eyes for roman catholics For WATN Chapter 2: Elaine Ghosbusters 2 @CRLiterature ? My Work Audio Series https://www.kobo.com/us/en/series/richard-murray-tip-jar-audios Ebook Series https://www.kobo.com/series/richard-murray-short-story-collection Gallery of writing https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/gallery/81311721/my-tales-or-poetry CRliterature content https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/gallery/97552463/crliterature-content Tip Jar https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/tier/Tip-Jar-to-HDdeviant-902770076 #elaine #ghostbusters2 #watn #wherearetheynow #watnc2 #crliterature #hddeviant #richardmurray #richardmurrayhumblr