Run: 2026-05-01-01KQHSMGGNP8QS9AWC1NT80BQ9

**Scene:** Marie sat alone at a corner table in the small-town cafe, the soft autumn light filtering through the window as she scrolled through her camera roll. The photos from Alborn’s apple festival should have been peaceful landscapes of orchards and golden leaves. Instead, her hands trembled slightly as she lingered on the last few images. Heavy footsteps approached. Detective Hunter stopped at her table, his marine-straight posture and serious expression making it clear this was not a casual chat. **Voice Sheet:** Hunter: "Ma'am, I'm Detective Hunter. I understand you were photographing the apple festival when the latest disappearance occurred. I need to know exactly what you saw." Marie: "C'était horrible ! L'homme était juste là, je prenais des photos des pommiers et soudain il a crié... puis plus rien ! Une ombre l'a avalé ! Je suis encore toute secouée, je n'arrive pas à dormir depuis !" Hunter: "I... don't speak French. Not a word. English? Do you understand English? The missing man—did you see anyone near him?" Marie: "Je ne parle pas anglais ! Personne ne me comprend ! J'ai tout photographié, regardez ! Il y avait une forme sombre, comme une silhouette qui n'aurait pas dû être là !" Hunter: "Slow down. I caught 'photographié' and 'ombre.' Shadow? You're saying you saw a shadow? Can you show me the pictures on your camera?" Marie: "Oui, regardez l'écran ! La dernière photo... on voit l'homme et ensuite cette chose derrière lui. J'ai peur que ça m'arrive aussi. Cette ville n'est pas sûre !" Hunter: "These last three shots... something's definitely off. I need copies of these. You're the only witness who's managed to capture anything. I know we can't understand each other, but you've been more help than you know." Marie: "Prenez les photos, s'il vous plaît. Mais faites attention à vous. Je sens que quelque chose nous observe encore." Hunter: "I wish I could stay and figure this out with you. My French is nonexistent and your English is nonexistent, but I'll find a translator. We'll talk again soon." Hunter's phone buzzed sharply. He glanced at the screen, his expression hardening. Hunter: "This is Hunter. Yeah, I'm on my way." Hunter: "I have to go. Another lead just came in. Stay where people can see you, alright?" **End of Scene**