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EAFA’s Mass Kidnapping

By Cedric Grayson (El Asilo Gazette) 

Many of El Asilo Universty of Fine Art’s students were rescued today in the wake of Angelo Fermata’s murder.  Online tips pointed police to his basement, where students (and body parts) were being held in state of suspended animation thanks to Fermata’s powers.  These students have all been reported missing over the course of several years, and are currently receiving treatment at Preston Winters Memorial Hospital for their physical and psychological injuries. 

Evidence and testimony from students reveals that Fermata was actually an art forger, taking in young, down on their luck students and luring them back to his basement by telling them they were destined for greatness - and then either freezing them with his powers or putting them to work indefinitely. 

EAFA has reason to celebrate today with many of their students returned to their families.  One student in particular - Jude Baer - was first on the scene to help rescue her classmates - seriously injuring herself to do so - and she had this to say about Fermata:

“We knew he [Fermata] had something to do with the missing students, we just never had any proof.  He was probably the worst person I’ve ever met, and y’know, in El Asilo that’s saying something.  I’m glad he’s gone.”  

Fermata’s home has been quarantined by the police as they catalog evidence.  A list of the rescued students is available on the EAFA and EAPD websites, and will be updated as more information is found. 

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POLICE DISRUPT PEACEFUL PROTEST WITH ARMED SOLDIER UNIT

By Cedric Grayson

Hundreds of people gathered this weekend at the beautiful Keaton Memorial Park to protest the SOLDIER project.  Many in the city are upset and concerned with the steps Vantage is taking to further empower the police, given their abysmal record with unnecessary brutality.  People took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction.

The peaceful protest was interrupted when SOLDIER unit 028, Sybil, arrived on scene in a large, armored vehicle.  Recognizing the danger, the crowd moved back, all except for one courageous teenager who wanted answers.  For safety reasons, the Gazette will not be disclosing any of her personal information.  When asked why she approached Sybil, this is what she had to say: “I didn’t move back, I wanted to know what gave her the right to bring an arsenal to a peaceful protest.  She laughed at me.  It was like she didn’t even know what she was doing was wrong.”  She recounted.  “I asked about the program, about their anti-hero agenda... It was like nothing bothered her.”  

This paints a disconcerting, uncaring picture of our newest law enforcement agents.  Unfortunately it gets worse.  The situation escalated when the protester tried to press Sybil for a comment - the SOLDIER unit decided the best course of action was to pull a gun on a minor.

“I panicked,” the protester said.  “I mean, she had a gun out.  I knew people were still watching, probably videotaping - so I punched her in the face while she still wasn’t in a position to shoot me.”  When asked if she had intended to cause the SOLDIER unit any harm, she had this to say: “I broke my hand punching her.  I mean, I knew it wasn’t gonna hurt her.  She’s a robot.  It was, like, a symbolic gesture.  She elbowed me in the face right after, gave me a black eye.  I dunno what would have happened if Catiline and Cicero hadn’t been there.  They probably saved my life.” 

When the situation got out of hand, local heroes Catiline and Cicero stepped in, one helping this young protester to safety while the other stayed and distracted SOLDIER unit 028.  Thanks to their help, the protest dispersed without any casualties. 

“I know some papers are going to make it seem like we were rioting,” the protester said in a final comment, “It’s easy to do that, because of the masks and the crowds - but listen, we weren’t there to hurt people.  We were there because we were afraid.  We wore masks because we were scared of being killed, of our families being killed.  We were angry and dissatisfied, but we were peaceful, and we were trying to make a difference.  The city responded by sending truckloads of police in riot gear, and a combat android armed with an arsenal of lethal weapons.  We never fired the first shot.  All we’re doing is trying to stay alive.”  

(CEDRIC GRAYSON is a long-time writer for The El Asilo Gazette.)

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Dire Times at El Asilo University

By Cedric Grayson

Students at El Asilo University today were met with an unusual sight: A hairy, skull-headed figure wandering campus.  Many students originally believed this figure to be a puppet or final project for one of the universities many art departments, some sneaking close to take pictures or speak to it.  One daring EAU student took a selfie with it - but please, do not allow this to downplay the seriousness of the situation.

The dangerous individual running around EAU today was confirmed to be Richard, a member of The Dire Company.  Previously thought to have been dwindling in numbers and activity, it appears the company has once again come out of hiding.

There is a marked increase in crime and casualties with each consecutive appearance, and everyone is advised to take the utmost caution if encountering Richard or any other member of the company.  Do not engage them; relocate to a safe place and alert the authorities immediately.

While a campus alert has not been issued, the dean would like to advise all students to brush up on the locations of the various emergency phones located around campus, and to report any suspicious activity immediately.

(CEDRIC GRAYSON is a long-time writer for The El Asilo Gazette.)

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By Cedric Grayson 

We do not usually post deaths outside of the obituary section, but another of Chiron’s previous victims has been identified this evening as Thomas Gunnarsen.  Our condolences go out to the Gunnarsen family.  

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The latest attention-seeking killer

By Cedric Grayson

The name “Chiron” evokes anxiety in many of our domed city’s papers today.  We at the Gazette, and journalists at many other papers have been receiving tips about the murders from the murderer themself.  Chiren has taken to stalking journalists to their homes and leaving threatening notes on their doorsteps, demanding that the papers publicize the eleven murders.  As you can see, we are doing just that. 

These notes from Charen often arrive before the police can discover the scene of their crimes, bragging about their exploits with such detail that it’s clear only the killer could write it.  As far as we are aware, Choron’s primary hunting ground is The Point.  We encourage all readers not to dawdle there, to keep a self defense object on your person, and to keep a friend handy whenever possible.  Thus far Khiren has not been known to attack people in groups.

The Gazette is currently working closely with the FBI to solve this case, and we discourage all amateur sleuths from trying to track or apprehend Sharon themselves, and to wait to apply for any outstanding journalist positions until they are caught. 

(CEDRIC GRAYSON is a long-time writer for The El Asilo Gazette.)

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POLICE DISRUPT PEACEFUL PROTEST WITH ARMED SOLDIER UNIT

By Cedric Grayson

Hundreds of people gathered this weekend at the beautiful Keaton Memorial Park to protest the SOLDIER project.  Many in the city are upset and concerned with the steps Vantage is taking to further empower the police, given their abysmal record with unnecessary brutality.  People took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction.

The peaceful protest was interrupted when SOLDIER unit 028, Sybil, arrived on scene in a large, armored vehicle.  Recognizing the danger, the crowd moved back, all except for one courageous teenager who wanted answers.  For safety reasons, the Gazette will not be disclosing any of her personal information. When asked why she approached Sybil, this is what she had to say: “I didn’t move back, I wanted to know what gave her the right to bring an arsenal to a peaceful protest.  She laughed at me.  It was like she didn’t even know what she was doing was wrong.”  She recounted.  “I asked about the program, about their anti-hero agenda… It was like nothing bothered her.”  

This paints a disconcerting, uncaring picture of our newest law enforcement agents.  Unfortunately it gets worse.  The situation escalated when the protester tried to press Sybil for a comment - the SOLDIER unit decided the best course of action was to pull a gun on a minor.

“I panicked,” the protester said.  “I mean, she had a gun out.  I knew people were still watching, probably videotaping - so I punched her in the face while she still wasn’t in a position to shoot me.”  When asked if she had intended to cause the SOLDIER unit any harm, she had this to say: “I broke my hand punching her.  I mean, I knew it wasn’t gonna hurt her.  She’s a robot.  It was, like, a symbolic gesture.  She elbowed me in the face right after, gave me a black eye.  I dunno what would have happened if Catiline and Cicero hadn’t been there.  They probably saved my life.”

When the situation got out of hand, local heroes Catiline and Cicero stepped in, one helping this young protester to safety while the other stayed and distracted SOLDIER unit 028.  Thanks to their help, the protest dispersed without any casualties.

“I know some papers are going to make it seem like we were rioting,” the protester said in a final comment, “It’s easy to do that, because of the masks and the crowds - but listen, we weren’t there to hurt people.  We were there because we were afraid.  We wore masks because we were scared of being killed, of our families being killed.  We were angry and dissatisfied, but we were peaceful, and we were trying to make a difference.  The city responded by sending truckloads of police in riot gear, and a combat android armed with an arsenal of lethal weapons.  We never fired the first shot.  All we’re doing is trying to stay alive.”  

(CEDRIC GRAYSON is a long-time writer for The El Asilo Gazette.)