Overview
A group of friends investigates a series of mysterious livestock deaths and alleged sightings of a creature known as "The Rake." Over several nights, they set up surveillance, encounter the creature multiple times, narrowly escape harm, and face interference from a covert group called Orchid. The situation concludes with uncertainty about whether the threat is truly gone.
Initial Investigation and Sightings
- Reports surface of livestock mutilations and disappearances in a rural area.
- Friends gather at a renovated farmhouse where The Rake was reportedly seen.
- Initial exploration uncovers disturbing evidence (odors, stains, blood) suggesting recent creature activity.
- Multiple team members observe a pale, long-fingered figure, aligning with previous Rake reports.
- The group finds fresh blood and animal remains near the property.
Surveillance and Confrontations
- Cameras and proximity sensors are installed around the property to capture footage.
- Michelle recounts seeing the creature on the roof, while others report sightings inside.
- Footage clearly captures The Rake, which deliberately disables some cameras.
- Jesse is attacked and injured during an attempt to retrieve camera data; the group flees to safety.
Defensive Measures and Strategy Changes
- The team fortifies themselves in a barn and sets up proximity sensors to monitor movement.
- Power is cut, likely by The Rake, demonstrating unexpected intelligence.
- The group realizes The Rake may be using tunnels for access and evasion.
- Tensions rise as the creature stalks them, and Mike temporarily disappears under mysterious circumstances.
Cave Exploration and Encounter
- The group searches for The Rake’s daytime lair and discovers a cave filled with bones.
- They narrowly escape an encounter inside the cave, confirming it as The Rake’s hideout.
- Upon exiting, they decide the property should be evacuated due to recurring danger.
Orchid Intervention and Resolution
- A covert organization called Orchid arrives, seizes control, and orders destruction of the site ("operation terminate").
- The property’s value plummets, allowing Jesse to purchase it, and construction resumes.
- Security cameras are reinstalled, and no further sightings occur for five days.
Final Events and Uncertainty
- Despite a period of calm, unexplained radar blips and a final scare suggest a second Rake may exist.
- After another close encounter, the group maintains surveillance but never sees The Rake again.
Decisions
- Evacuate property due to threat from The Rake
- Continue surveillance to monitor for creature activity
- Purchase property after value drops post-Orchid intervention
Action Items
- TBD – Team: Maintain nightly watch and regularly check camera footage for signs of The Rake.
- TBD – Nick: Secure all entrances and exits, especially those near caves or suspected tunnels.
- TBD – Michelle: Review sensor logs and radar data for multiple blips to assess for additional threats.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- Is there evidence of a second Rake based on sensor data?
- What were Orchid’s true objectives and findings?
- Will the property remain safe, or should further measures be taken if The Rake returns?