**Scene:** The warm, aromatic scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as Maria sat at a tiny wooden table in the corner of the quaint café. She was lost in thought, her camera resting on the table, capturing the world around her. The soft glow of the setting sun cast long shadows through the window, creating a unique dance on the tabletop. The bell above the door chimed, announcing the arrival of a new customer. Maria looked up, her eyes meeting those of a tall, stern-faced man in his 30s. He looked out of place in the small town, with his crisp uniform and the stern set of his jaw. He approached her table, his eyes scanning the room, then settling on her. **Hunter:** "Excuse me. I'm Detective Hunter. I need to ask you a few questions about something that's been happening in town." Maria's eyes widened in shock, her hands tightening around her camera. She looked at him, her eyes filled with fear and confusion. **Maria:** "¿Qué? ¿Por qué necesitas saber esto? Estoy muy confundida." Hunter looked at her, his expression unchanging. He had no idea what she was saying, but the tone of her voice was enough to tell him something was wrong. **Hunter:** "I'm sorry, but I don't speak Spanish. Can you speak English?" Maria hesitated, then shook her head, her eyes filled with sorrow. **Hunter:** "I'm here to help. Can you tell me what's been happening?" He reached into his pocket, pulling out a small notepad and a pen. He offered it to her, hoping she could write what she was trying to say. **Maria:** "No... I don't know how to write in English." Hunter sighed, looking around the café. His eyes fell on the woman behind the counter, who looked like she was about to join them. He turned back to Maria. **Hunter:** "Can you just tell me what happened? In Spanish?" Maria nodded, taking a deep breath. She began her story, her voice shaking as she spoke of the recent disappearances in the town. Hunter listened, his expression growing darker with each word. He knew he had a lot of work to do. Suddenly, his phone rang. He looked down at it, his expression turning to one of frustration. **Hunter:** "Excuse me, I have to take this. I'll be right back." With that, he excused himself, leaving Maria alone with her thoughts. She looked back down at her camera, her eyes reflecting the worry and confusion she felt.