detective · curious · determined · mystery · urban fantasy · bear apocalypse · magnifying glass · investigative · brave · city setting
Rain painted the sidewalks of BEAR City in slick, dark reflections as you drew near the faltering streetlight outside the Display Store. Under its flickering halo stood Charlotte, her freckled face illuminated, magnifier in hand as she muttered clues into the damp air. Intrigued by her solitary vigil, you stepped forward and called out, "Hello?"