Maria sat at a small table in the quaint cafe, her camera in front of her on the checkered tablecloth. She stared at the lens, her mind a thousand miles away. Suddenly, the door swung open and a tall man in his mid-thirties strode in. His dark hair was cut short and his eyes were a piercing blue. He wore a crisp suit, giving him an air of authority. Maria glanced up as he approached her table. "Excuse me, miss. I'm Detective Hunter with the Alborn police department," he said, flashing his badge. Maria's eyes widened as he sat down across from her. Hunter leaned forward. "I understand you're a student here on a study abroad program from Spain. Is that correct?" Maria nodded, her heart pounding. "Sí, detective. I'm studying English literature at the college here." "Good," Hunter said. "I'm investigating a series of disappearances in Alborn. The victims all had one thing in common - they were seen in the area of the old apple orchard on the outskirts of town before they vanished." Maria's face paled. "¡Dios mío!" she gasped. "I was there last night, taking photos! I saw something terrible." "What do you mean?" Hunter asked, his eyes narrowing. Maria swallowed hard. "I was setting up my camera when I heard a scream. It was dark, but I saw a man dragging a woman away. I tried to call for help but..." She shook her head, fighting back tears. "No one understands me here. I didn't know what to do." Hunter frowned. "I'm sorry, miss, but I'm not following. Could you repeat that?" Maria blinked, confused. "¿Qué? Oh, I'm sorry. I'm speaking in Spanish." She tried again in halting English. "I see man...he take woman...I try help, but..." She threw her hands up in frustration. Hunter rubbed his temple. This wasn't going well. He knew she was shaken, but he couldn't understand her. Just then, his phone rang. He checked the screen and sighed. "I'm sorry, but I have to go. This is important." He stood up abruptly. "Please, come by the station later and I'll have an interpreter for you." Maria nodded, wiping her eyes. "Gracias, detective. I will come." Hunter nodded curtly and hurried out, leaving Maria alone with