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00:00Made it. Okay, now checklist time. Okay, door, check. Window, check. Outside without getting caught, check. Meet up with everyone at Harvey's house, in progress. Okay, let's go.
00:19Jeez.
00:21Hey, you made it. Thanks again for doing this. There's a lot on the line here for you, for all of us if we get caught.
00:28Don't mention it. I know how important this match is to you. And I know you'd do the same for me if the science fair got canceled, so let's focus on getting things back on track.
00:39So, wanna fill me in on the latest from social media? My parents took my phone, ugh.
00:45Bummer. Mine too. But before they took it, I saw someone posted something about hearing strange noises at the library.
00:58Shh, Harvey, chill. Since when are you the scaredy-pants of the group?
01:05Cut it out, Lydia. There might be an actual monster out there.
01:10Huh, no way. Monsters are a scientific impossibility. I mean, why would you even believe that?
01:15I mean, yeah, but the sighting post was removed, like, immediately. And now the mods are deleting any reposts.
01:23Oh, yeah. Even the Little Creek PD accounts are pitching in. They keep spamming, don't be a source of misinformation.
01:30Like, that's not already the internet.
01:33Whoa, really? Mods deleting posts is weird. But the police coming in to squash things is even weirder.
01:41Sure. That's a lead worth investigating for sure.
01:46Well, there's still time to turn back. Like, we don't have to check out the library right now, right?
01:53Listen, it's now or never, Liz. The soccer match and Battle of the Bands are at stake here.
01:59And your art show might be next. Let's find a way in.
02:03Hey, oh, whoa, I found a way in. Let's go.
02:06Oh, goodness. Oh, you scared me half to death. I thought you were the...
02:17Well, never mind. What on earth are you all doing here? It is far past curfew.
02:26Uh, we could say the same thing to you, lady.
02:29Who are you?
02:31And what exactly did you think we were, huh?
02:34I'm Mrs. Schneel, the new librarian. And frankly...
02:39Oh, I don't know what to think anymore.
02:44Come. Let's go somewhere safe to talk. My office is close by.
02:52Oh, much better, I think.
02:55Now, you never answered my question. Why are you here?
03:00We're just trying to figure out why the town is on lockdown with a curfew. I mean, nobody is saying anything. Crickets.
03:08Hmm. I'm not surprised the authorities are being tight-lipped. But in doing so, they've caused more alarm than good, I'm afraid.
03:16If I had to make an educated guess, it might have something to do with the strange rumors I've heard around town.
03:25Strange rumors?
03:27Can you tell us what you know?
03:30Well, there have been some unsettling sightings at the church and graveyard recently.
03:36Ah, but you should stay far away from those areas. Do I make myself clear?
03:42The curfew is in place for a reason. You should all head home immediately and leave this in the, uh...
03:50...capable hands of the LCPD.
03:55Oh, yes, yes. You're probably right. We'll head home immediately. Thanks, Mrs. Schneel.
04:00So, we're checking out the church and graveyard, right? Hear me out. It'll be quicker if we split up.
04:08Yeah. Good thing we grabbed those walkie-talkies then. Oh, and here, take a flashlight.
04:14Um, I don't like this. We should stick together. Or, better yet, not go at all.
04:22Come on, Liz. Where's your sense of adventure? This could get us one step closer to solving this thing.
04:29Sorry, Lizzie. I don't like it either, but I've gotta go with Lydia on this one.
04:34Let's just spread out and see what we can find, okay?
04:37Just radio in if you need any help, okay? And then when we're done, let's just meet back at the library.
04:43Dave's on the graveyard!
04:44Ooh!
04:47Oh, anything but the graveyard. See you at the church.
04:53Uh, Officer Pickett, what are you looking at?
04:56Yeah! Stay back! Don't!
04:59Oh, you. Sloane, you do realize that you're breaking curfew, correct?
05:05What? A curfew? I had no idea. Can you just tell me what's going on?
05:11Nothing. Police business. Go home.
05:16Oh, no. What's going on there? Just right behind you. What are you hiding?
05:20If you step any closer, I'll charge you with obstruction. I mean it, Sloane. You need to get yourself home before I escort you there myself.
05:29Okay. I'll go home as soon as you tell me what's going on. Scout's honor.
05:34All you need to know is that it's not safe out here. I'll be keeping an eye on things, and I better not catch you out again. Head home. Now.
05:42Oh, yeah. Sure thing. I'll just be on my way. You know, stay safe, Officer Pickett.
05:48Oh, Mrs. Sneal! Oh, thank goodness you're okay!
05:52Why, Sloane! Wait. What are you doing here? You should be home by now.
05:59We're way past that point, Mrs. Sneal! You've gotta help me! You saw it too, right? The monster? I mean, how could you not? It was right there! But monsters are real, right? I mean, how could they be?
06:10Yes, my dear. I saw it too. Monsters are real. But, Sloane, slow down.
06:17And on top of that, we went poking around, you know, and found this weird symbol, and then I tried telling my friends about it, and they stopped answering their walkies.
06:25Wait. What is this about a symbol?
06:30I mean, what in the heck is going on, Mrs. Sneal, huh? What does this symbol even mean? Why is there a monster in the library?
06:36Oh my gosh. Did it eat my friends?
06:40Easy, Sloane. Easy. You're in shock, but I need you to breathe. Let's take this one step at a time, okay? Can you show me this symbol you found?
06:51Huh. Okay. Here. Do you recognize it? I found the pieces by the church and in the graveyard. Do you think they're related to the rumors you mentioned?
07:03Oh. Oh dear. I have seen this before. It's a symbol used by the Monster Society. They meet here at the library regularly, down in the archives.
07:16The Monster Society? Who even are they?
07:20Hmph. An unsavory group of dangerous instigators and conspiracy theorists.
07:26Frankly, I'm not surprised they're involved in this. They're never up to any good.
07:32Oh, then I should go check out the archives and see if I can find something there.
07:36Young lady, you will do no such thing. You are to head straight home and let the adults handle this.
07:42Mrs. Schneel, what if they're the reason my friends are missing, huh? I gotta find them, and this is my only lead, so please!
07:51Very well. I don't approve, but I do understand.
07:57If you're going to get into the archives, then here, you'll need this.
08:02There are many occult books in there, but keep an eye out for one that stands out among the rest.
08:09I've heard them call it the, uh, the haunted book. It might be useful for us to have.
08:16In the meantime, now that the Monster Society is involved, this complicates things.
08:22Hmph. I'm going to sneak home and grab my notes. I've been keeping tabs on them.
08:28Whoa, wait! You were not coming with me? But I-I-I thought you couldn't risk leaving the library.
08:34Ah, this is worth the risk. It's my job to help people find the information they need.
08:41Be brave, be fast, and be smart. We'll meet back here when I return. Good luck, Sloan.
08:49What is that? Whoa, is this book calling to me? Oh, whoa. This has to be the book Mrs. Schneel was talking about. I wonder what it does.
09:08Ah! That's a monster again!
09:14Come in, Sloan. Where are you?
09:17Copy! Harvey! Oh, I was so worried! I've been looking all over the library for you guys, and I was just so scared something happened!
09:25Okay, listen. I found something. Over.
09:28It's a symbol from a group called the Monster Society.
09:30And guess what? You'll never believe this. I saw a real-life monster! They actually exist, Harvey! Over!
09:40Huh. I think I found something here at the theater that could help us deal with that. Come meet me.
09:47You sure you're okay there, Harvey? You just-you sound a little out of it.
09:51Okay, listen. Just stay right there, and I'm heading your way. Over.
09:55Lydia and Lizzie, do you copy? Over.
09:58At the museum. Come to me. Find me when you can.
10:05Uh, alright. I'll come find you soon. Over.
10:10Oh my gosh, hey. There you are. Man, it's spooky in here. Are-are you okay?
10:17Sloan, I think I've found some sort of ritual text written into the lines of this old play. Listen!
10:23Spirits and creatures, both far and near. Gather round now, for the tale you shall hear.
10:37So, do you think this could be useful?
10:40Whoa. No, I definitely think you're onto something, Harvey.
10:43Now we've just gotta figure out how it'll be useful. So, did you see anything before I got here? Anything at all?
10:52Yeah. Looks like a scene from the play is already set up, but it's missing something.
10:58The mask of the phantom. Placed on the mannequin that's center stage. I haven't been able to find it.
11:07That's okay. No sweat. Just leave it to me. As a stage manager, I've had a ton of practice finding lost props during the school shows.
11:14Okay, so, working theory, right, is if we set up the mask and then say the line, something will happen, right? But how's that gonna help us with our monster problem?
11:25The monster's a creature, right? Saying the line and using the book might lure the monster here. Then, at least it's in an abandoned building instead of at the library.
11:36Uh, I don't know. Eh, worth a shot. Hold down the fort here while I go hunt on the mask. See you later.
11:46Officer Pickett, what could you possibly be doing here? And what's got you acting so jumpy?
11:52Oh, I know I'm not seeing you standing in front of me after I specifically told you to go home, Sloane. I'm guessing you tripped the alarm.
11:59Uh, an alarm? That's, that's not possible. I would have heard it. And, I think you would have come in. Flashlights blazing, you know, if someone broke in.
12:09So, what are you really doing here?
12:13That is none of your concern. And again, you are actively interfering with official police business. If you don't want it on your permanent record, you have five minutes to leave.
12:23All right, copy that. Loud and clear. But quick question for you. Ever heard of a group called the Monster Society? And, does this symbol mean anything to you?
12:34Now you have less than five minutes. Get going.
12:38Okay, jeesh, I'm out of here. Good night.
12:41Sir.
12:45Spirits and creatures both far and near. Gather round now for the tale you shall hear.
12:53Harvey? How did you end up inside of a mirror? That's one heck of a hiding place, dude.
13:15Hiding place? Sloane, what are you talking about? I'm not hiding from anything. I've been trapped in here for hours.
13:22Um, dude, did you bonk your head or something? We were just talking, remember?
13:27You radioed me saying you found something here to help deal with the monster I saw.
13:31You found some ritual texts in an old play. Spirits and creatures both far and near, yadda yadda.
13:37And then sent me out to find the mass so we could lure the monster here.
13:41And not only did that not work, now we have even more monsters on the loose.
13:44Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Back up several pages.
13:49Ritual texts? Monsters? I don't know about any of that. I haven't talked to you since I left the graveyard.
13:55I don't know what happened.
13:56I was exploring around the theater and I found this mirror and saw my reflection do something I couldn't explain.
14:04I went in for a closer look and everything went woozy.
14:07Next thing I know, I'll wake up inside this mirror and can't get out.
14:11I've been stuck in here the whole time. You gotta believe me.
14:15Wait, wait, wait, wait. Okay, if that really wasn't you earlier, then that means we've got a much bigger problem on our hands.
14:21Let's get you out of there.
14:22Harvey, you're back. Is that really you?
14:30So if you were the real Harvey, only you would know this.
14:34What did I say to comfort you after Jessica broke up with you on opening night of the school play?
14:38You said some people don't deserve the spotlight.
14:42And then you refused to light her properly from the second she walked out on stage.
14:46Harvey, it is you.
14:49Yeah, it's me for sure.
14:50Whew, wild, huh?
14:54Definitely gonna be jumping at my own reflection for a while.
14:57Me too. And I think that's enough theatrics for now.
15:01I guess we should get out of here and regroup with the twins somewhere safe.
15:05On it. I'll go to the museum and take the path down to the river.
15:08I'll meet you guys by the bridge.
15:10Cool. See you soon. Stay safe.
15:13Hey, there you are!
15:14I called you guys and you didn't answer. What gives?
15:17The time is right. I've been waiting for you.
15:22Is this a bit? Are we seriously doing a bit right now with everything that's going on?
15:29The answer lies deep within the museum.
15:33Venture there to find the answers you seek.
15:36I'm really not in the mood for cryptic roleplay right now.
15:40But I guess I don't have a choice with you two.
15:43Let's go.
15:46Officer Pickett, I just can't believe I keep running into you like this.
15:51You know, one might also find it suspicious.
15:54Watch it, young lady. Unlike you, I have a duty to be here and there's a lot of stuff going on that you don't understand.
16:02I understand enough. You're jumping at shadows, tinkering with things, and you're obsessed with shooing me away.
16:10So, kindly answer the question, sir, what brings you here in the dead of the night?
16:15Oh, look, kid. I know you think I've been up to no good, but really, I've just been trying to do my job while keeping you out of danger.
16:23I kept hoping you'd give up and go home if I kept my mouth shut so I could actually investigate and figure out who's behind this.
16:30But no, you keep turning up like a bad penny.
16:33Whoa, whoa, whoa. So you're not involved in any of this?
16:38You're not part of the Monster Society?
16:39No, of course not. But I am doing an official investigation on their behalf.
16:45They're good, knowledgeable folks. They help to protect the town.
16:49Ah, interesting. So what makes you say that?
16:54Before I met them, I didn't believe in any of this monster nonsense until the reports came in and I started seeing things around town.
17:02Now I have no choice but to believe it.
17:04I've seen monster fangs, claws, scales, all that stuff you saw me fiddling with.
17:10I've been collecting evidence for this society and securing it before it starts a public panic.
17:15Now can I please go do my job and get some answers from them, or should I start drafting that infraction for your record?
17:23I mean it. If I see you again, no more Mr. Nice Guy.
17:27All right, all right. I'm going.
17:28Good night, officer.
17:29All right, Bang. When you said deep within the museum, you weren't kidding. Is this the place?
17:35The answer to our riddle lies within your book.
17:40And up on the ceiling is where you must look.
17:47This isn't part of the bed, is it?
17:50Be calm.
17:52Let me rest.
17:55Oh no! What have I done?
18:02Atsu rises. Victory is at hand.
18:08Oh gosh, where did they go off to now?
18:12Hey!
18:13Seriously, what is wrong with you two?
18:16Thank you for bringing back my brother, Atsu.
18:22I have long desired his return.
18:26Together, we shall rule over Egypt, then the world.
18:32The will of Kakra cannot be denied.
18:35Excuse me, Atsu?
18:37Rule?
18:39Kakra?
18:39What?
18:40Wait, what are those?
18:43Are those two halves of an ancient Egyptian scarab pendant?
18:48Okay, okay. If they're split in two, then that must mean...
18:53Ha! Okay.
18:55All right. I'll be right back.
18:59Ugh, my head.
19:02I feel awful.
19:04Oh, Sloane.
19:06What happened to us?
19:08I should be asking you that.
19:10Why'd you go messing around with weird pendants and ancient spirits in the first place, guys?
19:16We didn't mean to.
19:18We found the pendant pieces by the entrance.
19:20They felt like... like they were calling to us.
19:24Want to help us fill in the gaps of what happened after we picked them up?
19:28Oh, calling?
19:30Well, let's just say if you remember anything,
19:32you're gonna ace the ancient Egyptian exam in our world history class.
19:36But we should get out of here.
19:38We can talk more when we're somewhere safe.
19:40Yeah, we'll take the nearby trail down to the river and meet everyone by the bridge.
19:44Mm-hmm. Take care. See you soon.
19:48Ugh, I really want to give everyone a hug,
19:51but we've got to skip all that so we can get on the same page and talk next steps, okay?
19:55So, here's what we know, guys.
19:57There are, in fact, real, live monsters all over town.
20:02Wait, what? You're joking, right?
20:07Yeah, I wish I was, but I'm not, and now we've got to find a way to deal with all of them.
20:10Oh, and there's this suspicious group called the Monster Society.
20:15Um, ring any bells? Anyone?
20:16Oh, yeah, actually, Officer Pickett passed through here on patrol earlier, so we hid,
20:23but when he pulled out his car keys, a flash drive fell out of his pocket.
20:28Look, it's got the initials EM and ES on one side,
20:31and then Property of the Monster Society on the other.
20:34Pretty wild, huh?
20:36Very.
20:37Mrs. Schneel said the Monster Society is bad news,
20:40but Officer Pickett's vouching for them, saying they're the good guys.
20:44He's even been investigating for them.
20:47So, who's right? Any ideas?
20:51Can't say for sure until I see what's on the flash drive.
20:55But while I'm doing that, can you guys go tell Mrs. Schneel what happened?
20:59She'll want to know.
21:00Sure, but, hey, before we go...
21:03Thanks, Sloan. You really saved our butts back there.
21:07Oh, anytime. That's what friends are for.
21:09Sure. I'll be right behind you. See you at the library.
21:13Oh, wow. There's so much stuff on here.
21:16Huh. Maybe I should print some of this out just in case.
21:19Wait, wait, wait. What is this?
21:21A pledge letter?
21:24Welcome to the Little Creek chapter of the Monster Society.
21:27Our organization collects information about monsters in our communities and in the world at large.
21:33Huh. Officer Pickett was telling the truth.
21:36The Monster Society isn't made up of monsters.
21:39It's made up of people trying to safeguard against them.
21:42Looks like this is a case file he's compiled of all the research they've gathered on a Mortman family.
21:49All right, you weirdos. Who are you?
21:51The Mortmans of Timberland Falls and various surrounds are a close-knit family of shapeshifters.
21:59Whoa. Hold on. What?
22:02With a penchant for literature and thirst for knowledge, they are also known for their extremely grotesque culinary appetites.
22:10Ugh. All right, get to the point, guys.
22:12From flies, yuck, to turtles, huh, and everything in between. Nasty.
22:19There's not much a Mortman does not find a delicacy.
22:23Great.
22:24Okay, so the Mortmans are gross, but they're monsters.
22:29What did I expect, right?
22:31What else can we learn about them?
22:33And why exactly are they in the society's crosshairs?
22:36Dang, that's a big family tree.
22:38Okay. Silas Mortman.
22:42Alistar Mortman. Cool name.
22:44Morty Mortman.
22:46Quinn Mortman.
22:48Pilkins.
22:49Evelyn Mortman.
22:51Evelyn Mortman!
22:52Are you at Yem?
22:54Is there anything about an Evelyn Mortman here on this drive? Let's see.
22:58Huh? A marriage announcement?
23:01Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mortman and Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Schneel are pleased to announce the marriage of Evelyn Mortman to Truman Schneel.
23:10Oh, Evelyn Schneel.
23:12Evelyn Mortman is Evelyn Schneel, which can only mean E.S. is Mrs. Schneel.
23:23Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
23:25Oh, gosh. Gotta get...
23:27Guys! Mrs. Schneel is a monster! You've gotta get out of there! Now!
23:34Guys! Come in! Over!
23:36Do you read? Do you copy? Please!
23:40No! No, no, no, no, no!
23:42No!
23:44I'm such an idiot! I sent them right to her!
23:48Please! Please be okay, guys! Please be okay!
23:51Okay!
23:57I'll see you've discovered my secret.
24:06Unfortunately for you, it's just too little too late.
24:11Ah!
24:14There we are!
24:16Locked up all nice and tight.
24:19Comfortable, dear. You are going to be here for a while, I'm afraid.
24:24Now that you've given me everything I need to achieve my goals,
24:28all that's left is for you to sit back and wait for your parents to arrive,
24:33so we can kick off the grand finale.
24:37What exactly is your plan here, Mrs. Schneel?
24:40You can't possibly expect me to help you after this.
24:45My plan?
24:46Oh, you'll find out soon enough.
24:52Oh, thank gosh. I was so glad you guys were okay. I was just so worried about you.
24:59Oh, we're relieved to see you two. Sheesh, what a night, huh?
25:03Harvey gets trapped, we get possessed, you get kidnapped,
25:06and now Mrs. Schneel is a monster?
25:10And she made us suspicious of the Monster Society when we should have been on the same side the whole time.
25:15I can't believe we trusted her.
25:18Um, I can trust all of you, right?
25:22I mean, nobody got switched out or turned into a double agent or anything back there.
25:28No, we're still good, but I can't blame you for asking.
25:32Check us if you want. You already asked me about Jessica.
25:34Okay, uh, cool. Yeah, Harvey, check.
25:39Okay, um, Lydia, what was the first coin you ever collected?
25:44And Lizzie, what did you paint for me for my birthday three years ago?
25:49That would be Wheat Penny, 1943. Found it between the cushions at the diner booth when I was six.
25:56The best gnarle I could manage at that time. Wearing a party hat.
26:01Oh, yeah, check and check. We are totally in the clear.
26:05All right, now, back to Mrs. Schneel.
26:09Not only has she been playing us really well this whole time,
26:13now she's trying to drag my parents into all of this, too.
26:16Yo, what? What's she got against your family?
26:20I mean, there's just gotta be a reason why she's targeting me,
26:23and why she needed me to raise the phantom and the mummy?
26:26Oh, I don't know. I mean, we don't have enough data to form any new hypotheses,
26:31let alone any conclusions.
26:34But maybe we should try removing those two monsters from the equation.
26:39And maybe it is time to lean on the Monster Society as a resource.
26:43They do have a lot of knowledge lying around.
26:45Good idea. It seems like the graveyard's a common Monster Society drop site,
26:50and I'm pretty sure I saw some weird markings there that are worth checking out.
26:54Oh, yeah, definitely.
26:56And speaking of weird markings, we totally saw some at the Riverside Park, right, Liz?
27:02Could be more Monster Society stuff.
27:05Mm, yeah, but we don't have a lot of time to waste,
27:08so Sloan should go to the graveyard with Harvey.
27:10We'll go to the Riverside Park and radio in if it's worth checking out.
27:13All right, sounds like a plan, guys.
27:16Let's just split up and see what we can find.
27:18Everyone stay alert and stay safe, okay?
27:22This is the place.
27:24I saw some interesting stuff through the bars.
27:27Here, take these.
27:29And just so we're clear, I know how this looks.
27:33But listen to the big brother of the group.
27:36Desperate times call for desperate measures.
27:39Right.
27:40We can both return to being goody-two-shoes again when this is all over.
27:45Well, well, well.
27:46Huh.
27:47What do we have here?
27:49Yeah, that looks important.
27:52Definitely.
27:53We should take it with us.
27:55Hey, you have to come check out the Riverside Park.
27:59Something's fishy.
28:00Over.
28:01Perfect timing, Lizzie.
28:03We'll head over now.
28:04Over.
28:05I'll meet you there.
28:06Be careful.
28:08Ha.
28:08Hey, Lydia.
28:09I meant to ask, whatever happened after I sent you back to the library to talk to Mrs. Schneel?
28:14Oh, dude.
28:15It was so weird.
28:17We went to her office and told her about what went down at the museum.
28:20She seemed horrified.
28:21But, uh...
28:23Now that we know she's a monster, and that the Monster Society is pro-human,
28:28I'm betting that Mrs. Schneel was behind our possession.
28:31She probably placed those pen in pieces for us to find.
28:35That makes sense, yeah.
28:36You know, I think she's been planning whatever's going on here for a very long time.
28:42Yeah.
28:42She got us before, but it won't happen again.
28:44We're all on high alert now.
28:47Now we've just gotta buckle down and find something here that can help us.
28:50Good luck.
28:52Sloan, you've got to be kidding me.
28:55You're everywhere except where you're supposed to be.
28:59What on earth are you up to?
29:01Oh, cut the baloney, Officer Pickett.
29:03The jig is up, and I'm on to you.
29:05What nonsense are you spouting now?
29:08Well, monsters are running all over town.
29:11You're hiding the evidence.
29:12And on top of that, you're defending the Monster Society and saying that you're investigating for them.
29:18But, you know, we've found your flash drive full of evidence from the Society about Mrs. Schneel,
29:24the monster behind all of these events, after it dropped out of your pocket.
29:29You've been lying to me.
29:31You've known about everything from the start, and I can't believe I didn't see it before.
29:35So, either you're framing the Society, or you're part of it.
29:40No more lies, Officer Pickett.
29:42Tell me the truth.
29:44No, I'm...
29:45Oh, forget it.
29:47What's the harm it'll do now?
29:49I'm part of the Monster Society.
29:52Joined up a few days ago.
29:55We've been helping each other out.
29:56I've got jurisdiction and access they don't have.
30:00And they have knowledge about monsters I never even imagined existed.
30:05And, like you've seen tonight, it's all true.
30:07All of it.
30:08And it all started when a Monster Society member saw that monster in the library.
30:13Mrs. Schneel, you mean?
30:15We didn't have any evidence linking them together until tonight.
30:18But, yeah.
30:20I can't make a formal arrest or make this all go away until I have definitive proof.
30:25You know, we could have helped each other out.
30:27It would have been great.
30:28And we've got some intel and a lot of reasons to get this sorted out.
30:32And completely ruin the integrity of this investigation and my authority
30:37by pointing out that you've been breaking curfew this whole time?
30:40No way.
30:41Just stay out of my way here, Sloane.
30:43Or you're gonna get hurt.
30:45Oh, I'll stay out of your way if you stay out of mine.
30:49Good night, Officer Pickett.
30:51And good luck.
30:52You too, kid.
30:54You too.
30:56Hey, did something happen over there?
30:59We thought we heard something.
31:01Yeah, I'm pretty sure that book unlocks some sort of new ability.
31:05You know, it just, it feels like in my bones I can do more with it somehow, you know?
31:10Whoa, so cool.
31:12Maybe it can give us access to more places around town and help us figure out how to get rid of these monsters.
31:17There are more strange symbols that we've seen around town.
31:21Could be Monster Society's stash points.
31:24We can go find them again for you, Sloane.
31:26Oh, yes, that'd be great.
31:28Anything that might give me an advantage against monsters is worth investigating.
31:32Awesome, we'll split up and check them out.
31:35Meet us there when you can.
31:37Hey, I found my Reflections copy of the play, but take a look at the ending here.
31:42The last page is ripped out.
31:44Oh, then that means the note was right.
31:47Someone doesn't want us finishing the play.
31:50Hypothesis confirmed.
31:51Starting the play conjured the Phantom.
31:54Logically, finishing it has to be what lays him to rest.
31:58Oh, I've got to find that missing page.
32:00Let's put that theory of yours to the test.
32:04The stage is still set for the start of the play, but...
32:07You should be able to find out what you need for the final scene from the prop list.
32:11I bet...
32:13If you set up the scene and read him in over the mic,
32:17the Phantom will come flying.
32:19Drama kings like that can't resist the spotlight.
32:22You know, and the Phantom is an actor through and through.
32:25With all of that set up,
32:26how can he do anything else but step in to say his lines on cue, right?
32:31And the note said the Phantom's final monologue is about freeing his spirit.
32:35So how can that be anything other than a ritual to lead him home?
32:40Exactly.
32:41Go do what you do best, Sloan.
32:43Find the page of prop list, set up the stage with the props, and run the show.
32:47You'll know when to call the curtain.
32:49Break a leg.
32:51Weird.
32:52That's just what your reflection said.
32:54But you take care too.
32:56I'll meet you outside of your house when I'm done.
32:59Hey, ready to put that guy back in the box?
33:02Yep.
33:03I found a field report about an ancient Egyptian burial ceremony that should do it.
33:08So, if I find and put all of the components in the right spots and say the right incantation,
33:13Osiris will be appeased and the spirit will rest.
33:17Sweet.
33:18We saw tons of hieroglyphs on our way out of the museum last time.
33:21There's got to be some that'll point you in the right direction.
33:24Yes.
33:25You've got this, Sloan.
33:26We'll meet you outside of Harvey's house when you're done.
33:30Thanks.
33:30See you on the other side of the other side.
33:33Let me rest.
33:45Let me rest.
33:50Sleep! Let me rest. Let me rest. Let me sleep. And now, finally, to rest.
34:12I'm glad we ushered this soul to its proper rest. I hope that nobody ever disturbs him again.
34:18What could someone possibly have needed from him? And why did I have to raise him from the dead?
34:23There just has to be a reason for all of this.
34:31No! No! Let me rest!
34:39Why did I do that? I can feel his restlessness. His power burns like poison.
34:46And I've got pure evil turning inside of me. This feels wrong.
34:54I have to use these powers. I just hope everything turns out okay in the end.
35:03But not without some florid prose. And of the lesson we've learned today, our leading man comes up to say...
35:22Alone in the darkness, adrift in the night, with naught but blue shadows does my soul take flight.
35:34A howling storm, lost far out at sea, my heart and my body are no longer of me.
35:43A consciousness lost and pure feelings gained, doomed to roam without rest, is my last part to play.
35:54A phantom am I, tis all I shall be, so long as these trappings of earth break not free.
36:03I urge thee, I beg thee, leave me not in dismay. Set me free from this endlessness. Do not delay.
36:15With the clapping of hands, my bonds will obey. The choice is yours. Pray tell. Will you send me on my way?
36:25A phantom am I, tis all I shall be, so long as I shall be, so long as I shall be, so long as I shall be.
36:55And slowly losing yourself, becoming the emotions you tried to convey.
37:01And who on earth wanted to bring him back so badly that they tricked me, me into doing it, and why?
37:08It just feels like every loose end I tie up unravels a new question.
37:13I need to get to the bottom of this.
37:18Yes, just what I needed.
37:19Oh.
37:33No!
37:36No!
37:37No!
37:41What?
37:45What have I done?
37:46I can feel his power swirling inside of me.
37:53It feels so angry.
37:56It's sad.
37:59Whatever I've gained from this awfulness, I hope it's worth it.
38:07What?
38:08Wait, wait, wait.
38:09No, that can't be right.
38:11If all Darks are monsters, then that means my...
38:16Oh, my family.
38:19I'm a monster!
38:20No, no, no, no, no, it's impossible, there is no way!
38:24I don't believe it, I refuse.
38:25No, the Monster Society's got it all wrong, they must.
38:28I can't be a monster, I'm...
38:30I don't have fangs or hair or claws or anything.
38:34So yeah, there, decided, I'm not...
38:37Aren't I?
38:38No.
38:38But the Monster Society's been right about everything so far, right?
38:41Put it together.
38:42And if they have an entry on us, that means they've been investigating.
38:47Wait, is the Monster Society gonna come after me and my family?
38:53Whoa, Sloane, you okay?
38:55You look like you've seen a ghost.
38:56What'd you find out?
38:57Um, guys?
38:59So the Monster Society is saying that...
39:02I'm a monster.
39:04My whole family are monsters.
39:07Just like Mrs. Schneel.
39:09I just...
39:10I feel sick to my stomach.
39:13I don't know, what if they're coming after us next?
39:17Whoa, whoa.
39:18Um, okay, what?
39:20You never just accept new data at face value.
39:24What's making you so quick to trust the Monster Society on this one?
39:28Lydia, no, no, you don't get it!
39:30This has to be why I can use the haunted book and you can't.
39:35Why I'm the only one who can hear it speaking?
39:38It's my monster heritage.
39:40Wait, wait, wait, wait, what?
39:43Are you really a monster?
39:46Sloane, hold up.
39:47This is ridiculous.
39:49I think you'd know if you were a monster, you'd bug out or something.
39:53Like Mrs. Schneel does.
39:55That's the thing.
39:57I won't sprout my monster fangs until I come of age.
40:01I'm normal now, but...
40:02Wait.
40:04Is the book bringing out the monster power inside of me?
40:08It can't be.
40:10Is this why Mrs. Schneel is targeting me?
40:12She wants to use me and my monster powers for something and target my parents in the process?
40:17Oh, this is so messed up.
40:20I feel so awful.
40:22This is just too much.
40:24It's overwhelming.
40:25I just...
40:26I wish I could go...
40:27I could go back to when this never happened.
40:29I wish I didn't know any of this.
40:31Hey, Sloane.
40:32I don't know.
40:33I kind of wish you'd known sooner.
40:35I mean, think about it.
40:36You could be just as strong or stronger than Mrs. Schneel.
40:41You could use this to fight back.
40:43Don't you care that I'm not a normal human being?
40:47I'm not okay with it.
40:49And the Monster Society is definitely not okay with it.
40:53I mean, why are you so pumped up about this?
40:56Listen, you're my best friend, and I've known you since we were little.
41:00You know it's ride or die for me, Sloane.
41:02No matter what.
41:03Fangs and all.
41:04Hang on.
41:05How can you just...
41:06How can you be chill about this, Lydia?
41:09Is Sloane still herself?
41:11Will she still be herself after her Fangsprout?
41:14I mean, Sloane, can I still love you if you're capable of doing horrible things?
41:21Are you gonna turn into Mrs. Schneel?
41:24I don't know, guys.
41:26I don't think so, but...
41:28Truth is, I'm a monster.
41:30And monsters are bad, right?
41:31That's what we know.
41:32That's what the society thinks, anyway.
41:35So am I a bad person?
41:37Am I even still a person?
41:39Harvey, you're awfully quiet over there.
41:42Wait in, bud.
41:43We could use your big brother perspective right about now.
41:47You know, the world is more nuanced than just good and bad.
41:52Like, I try to do good, but I make mistakes sometimes.
41:56Does that make me a bad person?
41:58No.
41:59So, no, Sloane.
42:02I don't think you're a bad person.
42:04If you stay true to yourself, at the end of the day, you're still you.
42:10Even if you look different on the outside.
42:13Yeah, as long as you're still you, I'll stand by you.
42:17Yes, me too.
42:19You can always count on me to have your back.
42:22No matter what, I've got you.
42:24And if the Monster Society has a problem with that,
42:27they're gonna have to go through all of us first.
42:30What do you say?
42:31Well, I've still got a lot to learn about myself.
42:34This is all really new.
42:36I've got to learn about my heritage,
42:37the responsibility that comes with being a monster.
42:41But I think with a little time and a lot of love
42:44and support from you guys, I'll manage.
42:48So stay here until I activate the trap, okay?
42:51I'm gonna go track down Mrs. Schneeal.
42:53Oh.
43:01Release me!
43:19No way!
43:21After everything you put me through,
43:23you're not going anywhere.
43:24And neither am I until I get some answers.
43:27Mrs. Schneeal!
43:29You planned this whole thing from the start, didn't you?
43:32And you used me every chance you got
43:34to turn Little Creek into a horror show!
43:36And for what?
43:37We're both monsters, so why did you target me?
43:41What on earth did I do to you?
43:42What you've done to me?
43:47Oh, sweet little Sloane.
43:50This goes back much further than you.
43:54It all stems from your family
43:55and their whole sordid history.
43:59Your grandparents ate my beloved uncle, Mr. Mortman.
44:04The man who taught me to read,
44:06to catch flies with my tongue.
44:08He was a good man.
44:12And they took him from me.
44:15They are now beyond my reach,
44:18so I'm seeking the next best thing.
44:22Revenge against their descendants.
44:25You and your parents.
44:27You'll all suffer for wronging my family.
44:31Oh, and how exactly will you do that?
44:33Oh, there are many powers beyond
44:36what we can understand in this world.
44:40That haunted book of yours, for example.
44:43It once belonged to my uncle
44:44before it belonged to me.
44:46It bound itself to you by my design.
44:50That book never liked me much.
44:53It stopped working for me shortly
44:54after I tried resurrecting Uncle Morty
44:57the first time.
44:58So I had to figure out another way
45:00to bring him back.
45:01But it wasn't so hard in the end.
45:05Recreate a soul,
45:07find a vacant body.
45:08Oh, no!
45:10The phantom!
45:12And the mummy!
45:13Oh, yes.
45:14Aren't you the smart one?
45:17The book won't obey my commands.
45:20I couldn't raise those two monsters by myself.
45:23But you could.
45:26Things were going so smoothly, too.
45:29You were so quick to trust the Monster Society
45:32before you learned your true nature.
45:36Many of the rituals you completed
45:38were set by me.
45:40All that was left was for you
45:42to complete the final ritual
45:43to bring back Uncle Morty.
45:46Then together,
45:47we'd get revenge for his murder
45:49by devouring you and your parents.
45:51Ah!
45:52What?
45:53That's...
45:54That's awful!
45:55Hey!
45:56You're not gonna lay a finger on Sloane
45:58if we have anything to say about it!
46:00I've heard enough from Mrs. Spiel here!
46:03It's so over for her!
46:05Sloane?
46:06What do we do?
46:07Then you...
46:08won't mind if I get revenge on you!
46:13Sloane?
46:14Sloane!
46:15What's happening?
46:18What have you done?
46:22Sloane!
46:23No!
46:24Stop!
46:24She's gone!
46:25We've got to get out of here!
46:26Come on!
46:28No!
46:30No!
46:30No!
46:31No!
46:32No!
46:32No!
46:33No!
46:38No!
46:38No!
46:39No!
46:39No!
46:39No!
46:39No!
46:40No!
46:40No!
46:40No!
46:40No!
46:40No!
46:41No!
46:41No!
46:41No!
46:42No!
46:42No!
46:42No!
46:42No!
46:43No!
46:43No!
46:43No!
46:44No!
46:44No!
46:45No!
46:50I...
46:50I did...
46:52I ate Mrs. Schneel?!
46:56I ate Mrs. Schneel!
46:58I can't...
46:59I can't believe I just did that!
47:01What is wrong with me?!
47:05Oh...
47:07Oh...
47:08All I can do is just wait and see what happens when my parents show up.
47:13They'll know what to do. Right? They have to.
47:20Hey, officer. What are you doing here?
47:23Sloane Spencer. As acting vice president and in accordance with Monster Society guidelines,
47:28I'm taking you and your family in for questioning about the Mortman Schneel case.
47:32I've seen the carnage in the library basement.
47:35Like you said earlier, the jig is up. I'm on to you.
47:39No, wait! Stop! What are you doing?
47:42No!
47:44No!
47:45No!
47:46No!
47:47No!
48:10No!
48:12Release me!
48:13No way! After everything you put me through, you're not going anywhere, and neither am I until I get some answers.
48:21Mrs. Schneel, you planned this whole thing from the start, didn't you? And you used me every chance you got to turn Little Creek into a horror show! And for what?
48:31We're both monsters! We're both monsters! So why did you target me? What on earth did I do to you?
48:36Ha! What you've done to me? Oh, sweet little Sloane. This goes back much further than you. It all stems from your family and their whole sordid history. Your grandparents ate my beloved uncle, Mr. Mortman. The man who taught me to read, to catch flies with my tongue. He was a good man.
49:05And they took him from me. They are now beyond my reach. So I'm seeking the next best thing. Revenge against their descendants. You and your parents. You'll all suffer for wronging my family.
49:23Oh, and how exactly will you do that?
49:26Oh, there are many powers beyond what we can understand in this world. That haunted book of yours, for example. It once belonged to my uncle before it belonged to me. It bound itself to you by my design.
49:42My design. That book never liked me much. It stopped working for me shortly after I tried resurrecting Uncle Morty the first time. So I had to figure out another way to bring him back. But it wasn't so hard in the end. Recreate a soul. Find a vacant body.
50:01Oh, no! The phantom! And the mummy!
50:04Oh, yes. Aren't you the smart one. The book won't obey my commands. I couldn't raise those two monsters by myself. But you could. Things were going so smoothly, too. You were so quick to trust the monster society before you learned your true nature.
50:28True nature. Many of the rituals you completed were set by me. All that was left was for you to complete the final ritual to bring back Uncle Morty. Then together, we'd get revenge for his murder by devouring you and your parents.
50:44Ah! What? That's... That's awful!
50:48Hey! You're not gonna lay a finger on Sloane if we have anything to say about it!
50:52I've heard enough from Mrs. Spiel here. It's so over for her. Sloane? What do we do?
50:59What do we do?
51:00If Uncle Morty and I cannot have our true revenge, then I will at least get my revenge on you!
51:08Oh, no you won't!
51:09Oh! You insolent little fiend! Give that back!
51:14Oh, no, no, no, no, no!
51:17Ah! Get away from me!
51:19Oh! No! No way!
51:23Now take her away and get back to where you came from!
51:28No! No! No! No! No! Let me go, you misshapen imbeciles! I still command you! No! No! No! No!
51:40Well, uh, problem solved?
51:43Yes! You did it! Way to think on your feet, Sloane!
51:46Thanks. I think it's safe to say that Mrs. Schneel's officially been shelved.
51:52Just wow. That joke. You really are a monster, Sloane. Can we move the celebration outside? I'm so done with this place.
52:01Ah, fresh air really hits the spot. I feel like I can breathe a little easier now.
52:16Yeah. Well, I don't know about you guys, but it's been a long night. I know I'm ready to go home.
52:23Same. I'm gonna sneak back into the house. No need to get grounded.
52:28Ah, smart. Unfortunately for me, Mrs. Schneel already contacted my parents, so I'm busted.
52:35Now I've just gotta wait for them to show and face the music, I guess.
52:38Hey, it's fine. Want backup? You really shouldn't get grounded for saving the day and like, you know, the whole town.
52:45Ah, thanks, but you guys can head home. The parents and I need to have a big talk about all the monster stuff, and I think there's gonna be a lot of ugly crying.
52:55Then we'll cry with you. And stick it out until we're all ready to go home.
52:59Yeah, you know what? Harvey's right. Being here for you is more important. We love you, Sloane.
53:06Ugh, you guys are the best. Seriously.
53:10And that was that. After we left the library, while the police swept through, and upon finding no evidence of monster presence, the curfew ended and all of our activities were back on.
53:19We even cheered for Harvey at a soccer match and for Lydia during the Battle of the Bands.
53:24Before we knew it, it was time for Lizzie's art show and info meetings for the school play.
53:29I'm just having so much fun, but I don't know, everything just feels pretty childish after what went down.
53:35Like, sure, I can run auditions and the school show, no big deal, but can I control my powers?
53:42Now that I know I'm a monster, will the monster society hunt me and my parents down next?
53:48Ugh. If we keep to ourselves, maybe we'll be okay, I don't know, but what if something else happens?
53:54Eh, well, that's enough self-doubt and seriousness for now. Blech. I wanna keep focusing on other things. Like gearing up with everyone for the school play!
54:03That is, if you can even make it to the school play. Ha ha ha ha!
54:10We'll see you guys soon.
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