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Stream of consciousness about a novel idea I have, part 1

At the Mothman Festival, I thought of an idea. Now, to be clear, I don't think this is the case with Mothman, but what IF some people made up a cryptid? 

Then I thought, why would they do that?

And, because of how my brain works, I thought, well...to cover up a murder.

I only have loose ideas at this point, so here's what I got:

  • Small town with woods nearby
  • Supposed creature is humanoid, has claws
  • At least three people involved in murder
    • Starts off with one of them watching the town set up for the annual cryptid festival and wishing she smoked
      • Disgusted that this creature they created is now cutesified as a stuffed animal some times and a somewhat sexualized creature at other times
    • Another runs the cryptid museum and does not drop the status of true believer (until, maybe, they do?)
    • One left town, but is back because parents are sick
    • Maybe two were a couple? And then the other and the victim were a couple?
    • Maybe one is starting to think they'll come clean? And then they die?
  • Murder happened 15 years ago, but cryptid festival is in its 10th year (got more popular after a podcast)
    • Perhaps the victim was dangerous
    • His family still lives in the area
    • Maybe the body hasn't been found

(Prompt by me)

Sculpture by Bob Roach, 2003


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