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Chap 21 - Emergence

Chap 21 - Emergence

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Amid the chaos of werewolves descending upon the city, the newsroom maintained its facade of order and certainty. In stark contrast to the unfolding nightmare outside, the expansive broadcast area radiated with a brilliant sea of illumination. In the heart of the bustling newsroom, Michelle, the seasoned anchor news reporter, held court at the sleek and modern anchor’s desk in a polished finish that gleamed. Where she sat was a beacon of authority under a brilliant sea of illumination, creating a striking contrast with the unfolding chaos outside. Large high-definition screens adorned the studio walls, continuing to display real-time graphics, breaking news updates, and vivid imagery, forming an ostensible fortress of information.

Cameras, perched on sturdy tripods, recorded every nuance of Michelle’s reporting, capturing her unwavering confidence as she peddled in misinformation. The atmosphere in the room, however, echoed the manic dance of the city outside, as dialogue filled with fear and mistrust reverberated through the newsroom. With a collective disregard for evidence, the anchors and reporters don expressions of faux gravitas as they peddle narratives that defy reason. Their faces, tight and composed, project a veneer of authority, a calculated effort to sell the outlandish tale they’re about to spin.

A fervent discussion buzzed among reporters and producers. Skepticism etched across their faces as they sifted through reports of the werewolf swarm. Michelle, with a veneer of assuredness, dismissed the gravity of the situation. “This so-called crisis is merely a narrative concocted by the liberal media,” she asserted, her words dripping with disdain. “They want you to believe our authorities are helpless, that chaos reigns supreme. It’s a tactic to distract you from the real threats, the erosion of our values and freedoms.”

Cameras, mounted on sturdy tripods, captured every nuance of Michelle, the seasoned anchor news reporter, as she continued to peddle a narrative detached from the city’s dire situation. The cameras transmitted her confidence, a demeanor unwavering even in the face of impending catastrophe. Her voice, resonant and calculated, echoed through the broadcast area, each carefully chosen word intended to drive her message home.

“...the rat-infested media wants you to believe in the hysteria that our mighty uniformed officers and military cannot contain the violence that’s struck our city,” she declared, her unwavering gaze piercing through the camera lens. “They contend we don’t know what triggered this. I’ll tell you what triggered this. There is rampant disregard for our democracy. To support the censure of our freedom with their twisted agenda.”

As Michelle paused dramatically, letting her words hang in the air, the newsroom carried on its orchestrated performance. The newsroom, once a bastion of information, now simmered with an unsettling blend of fear, envy, and mistrust. The flickering glow of screens reflected in the eyes of journalists who, despite the evidence before them, clung to the stories being spun. The unthinkable unleashed by the werewolves became fertile ground for twisted narratives. Blinded by ideological fervor, they converged on a distorted version of reality to discredit their competitors and others, not of their ilk reporting.

“Friends, this werewolf hysteria is nothing but another scheme to undermine our great nation,” asserts Michelle with an indignant scowl. “They want you to believe these creatures are real, but let me tell you, it’s all part of their plan. They want to distract us from the real issues, the ones they’ve created.”

Michelle’s body language, composed and deliberate, masked the currents of uncertainty beneath the surface. As she continued her broadcast, her voice rose like a rallying cry against an imagined foe, a siren call that resonated with those in the room who had long subscribed to echoes of misinformation. The visuals of the well-lit set, once a beacon of trust, have now become a stage for the manipulation of reality, a disconcerting theater where facts were molded to fit a preconceived narrative.

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She chimed in with a well-practiced blend of skepticism and faux concern, “Now, where these so-called werewolves didn’t exist, it was highly suspicious, folks. How could they be? They were just people in costumes, funded by elites to create chaos and discredit law-abiding citizens like you and me.” She donned a smirk as she wove a tale of shadowy puppeteers behind the scenes. “There are reports, and I say reports because we can’t verify them, that the FBI or some shadow government is orchestrating these riots. They will stop at nothing to destroy our way of life. It’s a well-coordinated attack on our democracy.”

The production team inserts a backdrop of waving flags and patriotic imagery, feeding its audience a dose of paranoia. “Folks, we’ve received word that crime sympathizers infiltrated the normal crowds of shoppers and working people. It’s a classic move, using these costumed freaks to spread their destructive ideology. Stay vigilant, stay informed.”

A cut away scene of a helicopter crashing into a building plays in an insert near Michelle’s face on the screen. She maintains an air of faux neutrality, floating the idea of a false flag operation. “Some sources, and we can’t disclose who, suggest these events are a false flag operation. They want to damage and entrap law-abiding citizens into supporting their radical policies. It’s a dangerous game they’re playing with our safety.”

Throughout these broadcasts, Michelle’s facial expressions oscillated between smugness, concern, and faux incredulity, perfectly choreographed to manipulate emotions. Her eyes locked onto the camera, attempting to forge a direct connection with viewers, while her voice modulated to convey an illusion of sincerity. Yet, beneath the polished veneer, the intent was clear — to manipulate fear, fuel division, and sow doubt about a reality that their audiences might otherwise find unimaginable.

With a dramatic pause, Michelle let her words hang in the air, punctuating the gravity of her message. Her eyes seemed to pierce through the lens, as if making direct eye contact with each viewer.

“Let me tell you, this purge of curb-stomping gangs will not get far,” she continued, her tone resolute. “They want you to believe this is somehow our fault, when it was their failure to hold to the truth of our ways and tradition. Rumors of wolves running amok belong in movies for the demented, not for honest people like us. These are obviously illegitimate outsiders that don’t belong in society. The wokeness have lost their mental faculties.”

Her words rang out with fervor, the passion behind them almost tangible. Michelle remained steadfast, delivering her message with unwavering determination, as she sought to sway public opinion and uphold her version of the truth. The newsroom, a hive of activity, buzzed with the production of the broadcast, as her words echoed the city that did not listen, shaping the narrative of the unfolding events.

“Let’s be obvious. There are no rampaging monsters other than hoodlums and malcontents that our brave police and military will quickly subdue. We speak from a perspective that is critical of our democracy. To hold them accountable. These hoaxes and paid actors only emphasize why defunding and woke ideology is detrimental to law-and-order actions.

Reports of violence and property damage are hurting hard-working people still reeling from unnecessary lockdowns. We are seeing the consequences of extreme activists and elements. This response to perceived grievances is overly dramatic. Our brave men and women in uniform - they won’t let them get a breath--”

She heard something off-camera, but shook it off. “The death toll, yet to be determined, will be laid at their feet.” She looked over a cameraman’s shoulder as he shot Michelle at her desk. The red 'on air’ light blinked to life on camera. She was composed, serene, looking right at the camera. “From the day we’re born, we struggle with our nature of peace with a cruel and violent world. Obviously, there are some in our society and great nation, who gave up that struggle. They had already given in to the darkest side of themselves.” Her calm voice didn’t match the growing worry in her eyes. “It’s impossible to imagine the trash they put on these days…”

A sound came from behind her. She stayed professional, as her producer wouldn’t shut up in her ear about crazy callers and retards who thought they were funny. The whole city wanted to get on the air.

“I believe losers who have nothing but demonizing propaganda that they want to use regularly to slime people they don’t like, to help people they do. The illegals, the gangs, all our worst fears we’ve been warning about for years, have come to bite them in the ass.”

Michelle fixed her pile of notes. “I’m sick and tired of ignorant interference. What was this yesterday from do-nothing tabloids? This is nonsense. The mainstream media is angry at our genius leaders for getting rid of the world’s worst that keeps landing on our shores. Let’s allow our brave men and women to do what they daily achieve. That’s to push these rioters back into the gutters.”