The crisp air of Endzone carried with it the unmistakable energy of anticipation and unease. The returning residents gathered in the central square, a mix of old faces and newcomers eager to introduce themselves. The ever-enthusiastic host, kicked off proceedings. “Residents of Endzone, welcome back! It’s wonderful to see our numbers replenished. Today will be a relaxed day of introductions and getting your bearings.

“Good morning everyone,” said Juliet with a warm smile. “I’m Juliet, glad to be back and ready to enjoy my relaxing retirement.” Her words carried more than a hint of irony.

Harry, a familiar face, added his voice. “Excited to be back. I’m Harry, your mountain tour guide and off-road chauffeur.”

Rowena—or “Kitkat” as she’d become affectionately known—was brimming with excitement. “Looking forward to a lovely, leisurely time, chilling out, maxin’, relaxin’.”

The introductions flowed. Simon’s dry humor surfaced as he mused about the retreat’s chaotic history, while Cath, a newcomer, revealed she hailed from “the land of dragons,” setting off a playful exchange about whether she meant Westeros or Komodo. Grace chimed in, “Looking forward to a typically restful stay,” though her words, too, carried a sense of foreboding.

As the day wore on, friendships rekindled, and the sense of camaraderie masked the simmering tension. The night, however, brought the first pangs of terror.

The next morning struck like a bolt of lightning. It was bad news overnight. Howls were heard during the evening, and there was an attack. Blood was seen, but the target did not succumb to their injuries. There were also the sounds of loud Italian voices and gunfire. Dave was targeted and is no more. Silver bullets were used, and there was a minor scent of cinnamon. Dave was a Werewolf.

A collective gasp spread through the residents. A Werewolf! But the presence of another attack—one that left no body—sparked heated debates. Simon questioned whether it might be a Regenerator hit and a Werewolf shot dead meaning baddie numbers would be unchanged. Harry theorised maybe the wolves had found the Scout but lost one of their own the same night. Juliet speculated it was a good night with one wolf down already. Ideas flew rapidly. Medic protection? Undertaker intervention?

Grace weighed in with what she described as a traditional plug for randomly selecting the person to eliminate. Harry suggested a more analytic approach based on the only evidence so far with Dave being offed. Dave’s reputation is as an all-time great voter meant the mafia had taken out maybe the biggest voting threat. Juliet and Simon both suggested that would make Harry himself a prime target.

As the day progressed, the residents prepared for the first vote. The atmosphere was electric, with accusations flying and alliances forming. Juliet started with a focus on a quiet one – identifying Rebecca who had not yet made her presence felt. Others followed suit, casting their votes based on intuition, grudges, or pure randomness. Silke, maintaining a tradition, voted for Alex. Izzy joined Silke in her vote.

Tensions reached a boiling point as the deadline approached. Rowens queried why Alex was not trying to save himself, suspicion evident in her tone. Alex did recognise that he would have to switch his vote to Doug to save himself. Izzy, reconsidering her earlier choice, switched her vote as well. Juliet took a different tack when observing the shifts in the voting by switching her vote to DJ.

In the final moments, the group was fractured, unsure of who to trust. The vote tally reflected the deep divisions but it was Doug who led the votes and the decision was sealed as he was led away behind the curtains.

The next morning brought clarity and chaos in equal measure. The group had buried Doug the night before, uncovering a stash of cigars and a cupboard filled with Sicilian lemons—clear signs of his deep connections to the Mafia.

But the revelations didn’t end there. Overnight, Simon had been killed, his body discovered lying in a pentagram of powder, surrounded by refracting crystals. He was the Soulstealer, attempting a magical ritual before the Mafia silenced him. The Werewolves, too, had been active, leaving behind a trail of damning evidence: phone numbers linked to drug dealers, a shipping manifest from Lesotho, and personal dossiers on the group. Among the torn documents was a signature black hat—the hallmark of Harry, The Don of the Mafia, whose mangled body was found in the woods.

The group buzzed with mixed emotions. Tom was excited to see baddies dying left, right, and center. Daisy was also delighted as was Silke though her note of caution was that it was not clear exactly what the Soulstealer might or might not have been up to.

As the morning wore on, the residents scrutinized the voting dynamics from Day 1. Tom raised an eyebrow towards Nat’s late vote and towards Grace encouraging a draw. Juliet placed her immediate suspicion on some of the late Alex voters. She speculated that DJ might have been protected by the votes of others. Silke figured the Wolves might have been involved in switching the vote to Doug given Alex’s lack of concern for his own potential demise. Cath considered whether Doug had been calculating in his approach while Izzy cast her suspicions towards the way Harry had attempted to stay under the radar.

As midday approached, the votes started rolling in. Annette kicked things off with a vote for Grace who had been advocating for a tie. Juliet also cast her vote early – going for Nat but offering to switch if necessary.

Theories and counters filled the air. Daisy voiced a wild but intriguing possibility – suggesting it may have been two Mafia up for the chop and the last-minute swing to Doug could have been a distraction. Rowena was keen to defend herself despite not being under much pressure.

Tensions soared as the vote tally began to solidify, with names like Grace, Nat, and Juliet dominating the conversation. As the vote tally showed Grace as one of the frontrunners, whispers of suspicion swirled through the group. The pressure on her mounted with each passing moment. Tom questioned her motives, Juliet scrutinized her advocacy for a tie, and others like Silke and Daisy wondered aloud if her behaviour signalled something deeper. Amid this storm of doubt, Grace made a bold revelation by declaring that she was the Berserker.

Residents reacted with shock and disbelief, the revelation throwing the dynamics into chaos. Silke was the first to break the stunned silence calling the declaration huge but only if people believed Grace was telling the truth. Her words hung heavy, underscoring the gamble Grace had just taken. The tension became palpable as the room filled with hurried whispers and frantic analysis.

Grace picked out a target, urging a switch to Nat for trying to save Doug which made him a suspect for being a member of the Mafia.

The revelation set off a chain reaction, with votes shifting rapidly in the final minutes. Rowena was the first to respond, switching her vote, followed by Izzy and Conor. Lawrence also chimed in to target Nat. Annette was a little more circumspect wondering why people were piling onto Nat all of a sudden.

It was Nat who was chosen by the group: “Nat, you have been voted by your peers. You are the weakest link. Goodbye.” Nat left with a parting plea for the next vote to be for Alex.

The next morning brought about a slight lay-in for most as it was a Sunday. But the night had brought drama for some. Nat, a loyal Resident, was a sad loss. But Martin's fate during the night was to be rRiddled with bullets—silver ones, no less. His true nature was revealed: Martin was a Werewolf. And Tom... poor Tom. The Werewolves chomped him to bits. Amidst the carnage, his belongings hinted at nothing more suspicious than a Club Tesco membership and Amazon receipts. Tom was a Resident.

The group absorbed the news with mixed emotions. The loss of Tom and Nat stirred regret among some, but the Martin's revealed nature sparked optimism. Juliet celebrated the work of the Mafia in eliminating another Werewolf. Others, like Andrew, expressed cautious relief and a belief that experienced players were definitely running the baddie groups.

Speculation ran rampant as players revisited previous votes and alliances. Silke's peculiar confession about being saved by the medic the first night of incidents raised eyebrows. However, Daisy seized the day’s spotlight when she made a bold revelation during a tense exchange. Her truth was declared that she was the Medic. Endzone fell silent for a while as she explained that she had indeed saved Silke on Night 1, but then the Shadow had revealed Silke to be Mafia as well as Rowena, while Ella was the Werewolf Pack Leader.

The claim sent shockwaves through the group, dividing opinions. Alex called it a massive moment but also noted it was risky. Daisy had declared herself in the belief that she was likely to soon be numbered amongst the victims. The revelation had changed everything everyone thought they previously knew. Daisy’s revelation dominated the conversation around Endzone, sparking disbelief, support, and scepticism in equal measure. Grace wondered why the revelation hadn’t come earlier. DJ figured she Daisy was either telling the truth or playing a brilliant and dangerous double bluff. Dita suggested Daisy was telling the truth because it would be a dangerous lie for her to make otherwise.

Daisy called on Endzone to prove her claims right or wrong by eliminating one of those she had named.

It was not the end of the day’s drama though. Not just one, but three residents all laid claim to being the Cursed Villager.

Silke declared to be the Cursed Villager, her voice steady when explaining that the Shadow must have been mistaken due to the curse. Rowena quickly fired back saying that she was the Cursed Villager, that Silke was a baddie and that Daisy was trying to manipulate everyone. Then Ella joined the fray claiming they were both wrong as she was the Cursed Villager, blaming and Rowena for manipulating everyone. Rowena’s response was legendary – stating that this was not Spartacus.

The group struggled to untangle the conflicting claims, each player’s story adding layers of confusion. Izzy described the situation as madness as there was no way all three were telling the truth. Conor noted that at least two were lying, but it was now down to deducing which ones.

The day’s voting had reflected the fractured state of the group. Early votes set the stage for suspicion, with Juliet casting the first vote for Conor, citing his low-profile behavior as suspicious. Alex followed with a vote for Andrew, citing "safe" voting patterns as a reason.

Daisy’s revelation created significant shifts in the voting dynamics. Rowena and Silke became focal points, with multiple players rallying around Daisy’s call to eliminate confirmed baddies. Rowena’s defence only added to the confusion, as she countered Daisy’s claims with her own narrative of being the Cursed Villager. Ella’s late assertion of also being the Cursed Villager further muddied the waters.

Votes piled up for Rowena, as Joseph, Lawrence, and Andrew shifted their votes to her, seemingly convinced by Daisy’s claims. However, scepticism lingered, with Alex and a few others questioning Daisy’s timing and potential double bluff. Meanwhile, votes for Ella and Andrew persisted, reflecting residual doubts about other roles.

The late-game dynamics saw frantic attempts to sway the vote, with Silke and Daisy urging residents to prioritise Ella, whom Daisy had described as the Werewolf Pack Leader. Ultimately, Rowena’s inability to secure enough defenders sealed her fate.

As the evening arrived, a surprise guest arrived in the form of Alan Partridge. The beloved radio host spoke for the group in insisting that it was Rowena’s turn to bow out and she should smell the cheese.

The next day broke, but thankfully without Alan Partridge. Rowena turned out to not be who she said she was. Her possessions included a card to Ravenite's and a pistol. But wait—the pistol was a toy that goes 'pew pew pew.' And the card? Handwritten, from a Weetabix box. It appears Rowena dreamed of being Mafia and dressed the part each night. Turns out, she was the Cursed Villager.

Gasps rippled through the group. The tangled web of claims unravelled further.

There were two incidents during the night. The wolves bayed for blood. Syringes and plasters scattered about suggest Daisy was indeed the Medic. Her belongings left no doubt: she played the hero. Yet, shots fired by the Mafia also failed to kill their target. Was it luck, heroism, or perhaps magic? The revelation of Rowena’s true role sent shockwaves through the group. Silke, visibly shaken, exclaimed that she did not see it coming and that there were at least two Cursed Villagers.

Juliet’s voice rose sharply to announce her shock and an immediate vote for Silke. Residents erupted in chatter. Silke desperately tried to cling on, noting that she was a Cursed Villager and that there was indeed more than one suffering from the curse.

Grace asserted that the group couldn’t be expected to believe that now. Silke and Ella had to be up for elimination.

Votes began to accumulate against Ella and some for Silke despite her pleas. Cath was clear that Ella was a confirmed wolf and no debate was needed. Others agreed including Joseph who figured Ella’s death would cripple the wolves and Silke could be dealt with later.

Despite the mounting votes, Ella remained defiant in criticising the group for believing Silke over her. She called it a clear ploy by the Mafia. Andrew’s retort was equally strong, he believed Daisy’s intel and with her role as the Medic confirmed it was clear she had called Ella’s bluff. Grace did note that narrowing the wolves numbers was succeeding but that the mafia were gaining strength.

Amidst the debates, Silke’s earlier hints about her role drew scrutiny. She rattled off some logic but Juliet called it far-fetched and just covering for being a baddie. Ella added fuel to the fire, accusing Silke of sowing chaos. Alex questioned the pattern of events – noting that the mafia may have known Daisy’s role and decided not to attack her in order to avoid proving her right. Grace speculated further, noting that Daisy’s revelations meant they couldn’t let her live. Joseph was pragmatic in his assessment: the Medic had saved someone, but if the Mafia had the Regenerator, they were clearly gaining ground. The group needed to focus on certainties.

By the afternoon, the vote tally solidified. Despite initial resistance, Ella’s fate seemed sealed. It was special guest David Attenborough who had the responsibility to pass comment:

"As we observe the human species in their natural habitat, we witness a fascinating array of behaviours and rituals. From the bustling urban landscapes, where individuals navigate the complex social structures and technological marvels, to the quieter rural settings, where a slower pace allows for deeper connections with the environment, humans display an incredible adaptability. Their daily lives are a testament to their resilience and ingenuity, filled with moments of joy, collaboration, and discovery. Yet, amidst their advanced civilization, the delicate balance of their existence is perpetually influenced by both nature’s whims and their own intricate societal dynamics. Indeed, watching humans offers a compelling glimpse into the intricate tapestry of life on Earth.

Today is no different as we gaze on the experience of a vote for one in their midst to leave, be cast aside and left to fend for themselves behind the curtain. Ella has been chosen by her peers and now must step into that great unknown."

The morning brought with it further explanation. Ella’s body had been burned, but it wasn’t enough. Silver was needed to ensure her demise. The writhing around was... unpleasant. With that, the Pack Leader was buried.

There were more incidents during the night. The wolves struck again, and their victim was Alex. His mangled body left no doubt about their ferocity. Among his belongings, was discovered detailed records of transfer pricing mechanisms at Amazon. Now that’s a true import-export business worthy of Mafia pride. Alex’s credentials as Mafia were confirmed when a recently fired gun was also found.

The group barely had time to process this when yet another shock was revealed.

The Mafia, seeking their own prey, found a target. Their victim appeared to be someone collecting data—a Scout with what seemed like detailed notes on the game. But as they moved in, a bomb detonated, doubling the kill. Lawrence’s remains were... well, let’s just say he’s no more. The Scout was gone.

The day began with a mix of celebration and suspicion. Juliet’s laughter rang out first. She pieced together the clues that meant it was indeed Alex and Doug up against each other for the first vote. Juliet also identified that the doubling up meant the Assassin had struck against Lawrence.

Izzy chimed in, incredulous that three baddies were down in one night. She praised Daisy’s exceptional contribution and noted the baddies were targeting each other.

The spotlight shifted back to Silke, her protests growing louder as suspicion mounted against her.

Annette offered reason, concluding that it was time for Silke.

The tally grew steadily and it was an inevitable conclusion to the day as special guest James Bond stepped forward declaring “There’s a saying in England: where there’s smoke, there’s fire."

The next morning Silke’s body was buried, and her role as a Mafia member would not be missed—or was she a Werewolf? The excessive hair on her arms was quite a sight as she was laid to rest. A search of her room revealed a puzzling array of items: a gun identical to Rowena’s toy pew-pew weapon, clothes associated with the Ringvereine, fake fangs for fancy dress parties, and even a prescription for a condition causing rapid hair growth. Ultimately, Silke was confirmed to be... just a Cursed Villager.

The group absorbed the revelation in shocked silence. Silke had been telling the truth all along.

But the night’s horrors were far from over. The Pack hunted again and claimed another victim. Annette would be a much-missed Resident. As would poor DJ because the Mafia had struclk mercilessly, riddling with bullets and carving the initials DJ into his stomach.

Juliet was sombre after her glee the same time the previous day. Cath echoed the group’s shared despair with the note that the group was losing active residents.

As the deliberations began to trail off somewhat, Conor stepped forward with a surprising announcement. He felt as though there was not much to go on so he went out on a limb and revealed that he was in fact the Undertaker. He presaged that his declaration could pave the way for others to come forward and allow the group to quickly smoke out the remaining bad ones.

The group mulled over Conor’s proposal, debating the potential advantages and risks of his suggested strategy but no more revelations took place. As the clock yicked closer to the 8:00 PM deadline, tensions reached a boiling point. The group, already frazzled from many days of debates, became embroiled in a chaotic flurry of accusations, vote switches, and strategic recalculations.

Initially, Cath led the voting followed closely by Andrew while Joseph, Rebecca, and Juliet each had a vote to their name, reflecting the scattered nature of suspicion throughout the day. But as the final minute approached, the conversation erupted into chaos. Izzy sensed a potential tie and called for vote switching. Juliet moved her vote from Cath to Andrew, dramatically shifting the balance. Andrew argued against his impending doom but was drowned out by the chorus of shifting votes. Conor solidified the momentum against Andrew with the casting of his vote. It was close but the group had chosen Andrew for elimination.

Everyone’s favourite crawlers, Carl and Donut came in to explain what was going on:
Donut: "WHERE’S ODETTE? THIS ISN’T HER SHOW! WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE, AND WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? CARL, THIS ISN’T ODETTE’S SHOW. MONGO IS APPALLED!"
Carl: "Goddammit, Donut. It’s fine. We’re here to announce the eviction."
Donut: "WHO IS BEING EVICTED AND FROM WHAT? ANDREW? WHO IS ANDREW AND WHAT DID HE DO?"
Carl: "It doesn’t matter, Donut. We’re just here to evict him."
Carl reached for a stick of dynamite but was stopped by Donut’s exasperation.
Donut: "CARL, IS THAT REALLY NECESSARY? THEY CAN JUST WALK BEHIND THE CURTAIN. WE DON’T NEED TO BLOW HIM UP."
Reluctantly, Carl agreed. Andrew, resigned to his fate, walked behind the curtain. Despite Donut’s protests, a stick of dynamite flew in behind him, detonating with a dramatic explosion.
Come the morning, Carl and Donut were still at it.
Donut: “HI ANDREW, HOW ARE YOU? THAT WAS A REALLY FUN EVENING HANGING OUT. I HOPE YOU WIN THE GAME AND SURVIVE THE VOTES.”
Donut waves enthusiastically.
Carl: “Sorry about the dynamite. It has become a habit.”
Donut: “YES, WE’RE SORRY WE NEARLY KILLED YOU BUT GLAD YOU’RE STILL IN THE GAME.”
Andrew was back in the land of the living. But others were not so lucky. The Mafia had struck again, this time targeting the under-the-radar Anojan. Drawings of people hiding in shadows were found among his belongings. Anojan would be missed from the Blocking Unit and would no longer be able to Shadow. The chill deepened as it was announced the he Werewolves also claimed a victim. Dita, found amid the wreckage of an elaborate bomb-making kit, had been confirmed as another member of the Blocking Unit. Her strategic mind as an Assassin would be missed.

Juliet was quick to voice her frustrations. “Ah, Goddammit, Donut!” Andrew, though shaken, managed a smile as he was glad to be alive once more. The group wasted no time delving into the night’s implications. Juliet outlined her suspicions that Cath had to be bad and probably Michele too. Grace added that Cath, Michele, and Izzy were clearly bad. The group also analysed the voting behaviour of Anojan and Dita from previous days, which pointed strongly toward Cath’s guilt.

Cath, meanwhile, attempted a defensive strategy by identifying that Juliet kept nudging the group to doubt Grace and there could only be villainous motivation for that. But her logic found little traction among the group.

Rebecca chimed in hesitantly to suggest the votes from Anojan and Dita make her think Cath was a safe choice today. Hannah, quieter than usual, agreed and couldn’t see any reason to disagree with the logic.

The Residents’ discussions spiralled into a familiar frenzy as the clock ticked toward the deadline. Votes began to coalesce around Cath, but paranoia and counterarguments kept tensions high. It was a clear decision to eliminate Cath.

Scott Hanson had the opportunity to chime in that evening:
“Hey folks, welcome to End Zone! We’re going to dive straight into the live action. As you can see, we have nine cameras focused on the remaining villagers, but after today, we can move to the octobox. Choose your villager and stay locked on the action of your choice. “We’re on a knife edge in this game where every decision could have a decisive change to the outcome. This is where wins become losses, and losses become wins. It’s THE WITCHING HOUR.”

Scott’s commentary took on a dramatic flair as he narrated Cath’s departure:

“And it’s a clear vote for Cath, a long bomb of votes as she fumbles her way out of the back of End Zone and through the curtain. One more player goes down as we reach the endgame.”

Cath walked behind the curtain, her face unreadable. A moment later, a scream echoed through the air, cutting through the tense silence of the remaining residents.

Scott’s voice rang out one last time: “Stay tuned for FOURTEEN HOURS OF COMMERCIAL FREE NIGHT PHASE.”

Overnight ss Cath's body was buried, it appeared to come back to life again, but luckily there was no baddie attack, so the Regenerator stayed deaded from your merciless lynching.

The group breathed a collective sigh of relief—Cath, the Regenerator, had been eliminated. But had to hold the collective breath once more as the Pack went for a vicious attack with Michele's body later being found with bite marks, viscous red blood still flowing. This Resident would be missed/ The Mob were also out prowling for a victim. Andrew's body was found. Although saved a previous night, this time there would be no recovery from flatlining. Another Resident who would be missed.

Juliet summarised the state of play: one baddie in each camp plus the Spy. Izzy, Hannah, Rebecca, and Joseph plus herself and Conor were still alive. And only three known goodies among them. A correct elimination was absolutely necessary.

Rebecca wondered aloud whether it was wise to trust Grace but Juliet opined that nobody had disputed the claim to be the Berserker. Conor backed Juliet’s assessment and figured it was worth eliminating Izzy.

Izzy pushed back stating that Rebecca, Joseph, and Hannah were on her list and she feared Juliet could be playing an absolute blinder. The group discussed their options at length. Izzy continued to argue her case, stating she was open to voting for either Joseph or Rebecca. Juliet suggested holding off on voting to see how others moved first.

The day’s voting began slowly, with suspicions spread thin across the remaining players. Hannah, citing illness and busyness, cast the first vote for Joseph. Izzy followed suit shortly after, adding her vote to Joseph, consistent with her suspicions from previous days. Conor, however, broke from the early trend, voting for Izzy instead. Rebecca deliberated her options before deciding to back Conor’s vote.

As the votes remained divided, Juliet stepped in to attempt to sway the group. She assessed that Rebecca was the wolf, Izzy mob, and Joseph Spy. The mounting uncertainty reached Grace, who entered the conversation decisively with the belief that Hannah and Rebecca were a pair. Conor’s earlier choice now wavered, declaring a shift to Rebecca, but four would have to do it together or it would not work.

The voting frenzy escalated with Juliet and Joseph throwing their weight behind Rebecca. Rebecca switched her own vote in self-defence but it was not enough Gregg Wallace came in for the evening’s eviction announcement.
“Well, that’s just hit me like a punch in the mouth. It has flicked every one of my switches. What a shocker.” Gregg adjusted his glasses dramatically. “Rebecca, it appears you’re the popular one today, winning the vote after a good broth-off.”
Rebecca, maintaining her composure, ran behind the curtain, offering a final remark. “Thank you for putting me out of my misery,” she said, foregoing the traditional scream.

It was announced the next morning that Rebecca was merely a Resident but there were no time for regrets. Two attacks had taken place. Conor was shot by the Mafia—the Undertaker was no more. Hannah was mauled by the Pack - the Spy had been silenced forever.

Only four remained: Juliet, Grace, Izzy, and Joseph. The tension was palpable as it became evident that this was the single most consequential day in the history of Endzone.

The discussions quickly spiralled into accusations and counteraccusations. Izzy openly admitted her role as the last Mobster, pleading with the group to take out Joseph as he had been such a bad wolf that it was only fair he was taken out first.

Juliet toyed with Joseph, asking if he was the Jester. Joseph retorted that it was in fact Izzy who had to go.

As votes were cast, the chaos erupted into unexpected alliances. Juliet voted for Joseph, Izzy followed suit but as the discussions between the four went round and round in circles, Izzy changed tack to break the cycle. She and Joseph both voted instead for Grace. That meant a dead head and nobody was up for the elimination. All parties tried to persuade others to shift allegiance but with the mobster and the wolf publicly aligned there were no eliminations that day.

The repercussions were rapid. The Mafia and the Werewolves were both on the prowl. They spotted each other and shook hands, agreement looking firmly in place. They both entered the same room and it was Joseph who attacked first, mauling down on a defenceless Juliet. Izzy had her gun raised, points it, and fired. The bullets hit their intended victim and confirmed the kill. Juliet was no more. The Jester had no more cards to play. Grace was resigned to her fate – she had hoped Izzy and Joseph would have been unable to collaborate. Joseph replied that vengeance is a fools game. Both the villains voted for Grace who was eliminated despite her being the Berserker.

Morgan Freeman stepped in to provide analysis:
“In the beginning there was Earth, paradise, an unspoiled paradise of beauty. The only known place in the universe capable of creating and sustaining life. Before humans came along the Earth was in perfect harmony, right? Well, not quite right. The Earth has always been home to chaos and violence, constantly changing through what can be proved through trial and error. We are a product of this evolution. The first and only species so far of replicating nature's uncanny power of creation ... and destruction.
Today's chaos has created harm irreversible. One in which the outcome has twisted on a knife edge and it is Residents ... who are in danger. Grace has been chosen to be eliminated as the last best chance of survival for Residents from losing to the awesome power of working in harmony and together as enemies of good values and a common vision for a shared future. As the Berserker, Grace was the one last able to effect that positive change and with her eviction we lose that chance. But do we? This new harmony on an outcome leads to the same outcome, teams working together in a greater interest ... an ability to rebuild this village for the future.”

The night phase arrived swiftly. In a dark twist, the Mafia and the Pack met. Joseph attacked Izzy while Izzy fired her gun at Joseph. Both villains eliminated each other in the final act of this cursed village where nobody had survived. For the first time in Endzone history, there was not a single sole left alive to tell this tale.

Dave Lister emerged from stasis to find out what was going on:
Holly: Good morning, Dave, it is now safe for you to return from stasis.
Dave Lister: I’ve only just gone in. Where is everybody, Holl?
Holly: They’re dead, Dave.
Dave: What? Alex and David?
Holly: They’re dead, Dave.
Dave: And Rebecca and Dita and Anojan and Rowena?
Holly: They’re dead, Dave. Everybody is dead, Dave.
Dave: And Silke and Ella and Harry and Simon and Tom and Doug?
Holly: Gordon Bennett, they’re dead, Dave. Everybody is dead, Dave.
Dave: Wait, are you trying to tell me everybody is dead?

The re-inauguration of the End Zone under new management was much-anticipated event despite the ever-present spectre of danger. To celebrate, popularity contests were the order of the day so residents might have the opportunity to win prizes. Exactly what these prizes were did not seem to be detailed in the publicity brochures.

A voting process to kick off the prize-giving on the inaugural day of the newly renovated End Zone facilities brought about much mirth. It was not a process taken hugely seriously by everyone with some like Graham voting on an alphabetical basis. Adam boldly voted for himself, lamenting his never having won anything previously. Rowena overtly campaigned for votes, hoping in particular for a cinnamon bun prize. Others cast strategically to curry favour or to avoid drawing attention. The lightheartedness of the whole process masked the gnawing sense of foreboding felt by many. Silke did think the whole setup somewhat dodgy and Juliet also voiced concern because this place never really engendered trust.

When the results came in, Rowena emerged as the first prizewinner having succeeded in her campaign to gather support. Her reward—a tantalizing mix of £10,000, a lifetime supply of Cinnabon, and a personal bodyguard—appeared too good to be true. And it was. As she bit into her first celebratory cinnamon bun, she convulsed and collapsed, dead from a lethal dose of nightshade hidden in the sugary treat.

The group’s worst fears materialized in an instant: the End Zone was no safe haven, and the prizes were a deadly gamble. In the aftermath, Rowena’s fate became a grim symbol of EndZone’s true nature—a battlefield of manipulation, betrayal, and survival.

The second day in the End Zone began with a macabre twist. Rowena’s death had subsequently revealed her as the Pack Leader, confirmed to have succumbed to her own love for cinnamon, a fatal allergy for werewolves. Meanwhile, two more residents met grisly ends: Graham, a vocal and strategic participant, was savaged by werewolves, and Shane, the elusive Assassin, fell in a hail of bullets from the Mobsters.

The day’s tone shifted between grief and grim amusement. Juliet and Izzy celebrated the unexpected success of eliminating the Pack Leader so early, though questions remained about the wolves' strategy. Rowena’s decision to vote for herself baffled many. Some speculated she mistook the vote’s outcome, thinking it might lead to a reward rather than death. Others wondered if her death was an accidental gambit gone wrong.

Others including Harry and David, noted the contrasting tactics of the overnight attacks. Graham’s high profile as a vocal analyst made him an easy target for the werewolves, while Shane’s quiet presence suggested the Mobsters aimed for less obvious threats. The dual elimination left the group scrambling to find patterns and predict future moves.

With three of their number already gone, the stakes of the second vote loomed large. The air of mistrust grew thicker as participants debated strategies and examined voting patterns from Day One. Kathy and Grace suggested revisiting the timing of votes, wondering if Rowena’s packmates might have tried to divert attention away from her.

Others, like Simon and Alex H dismissed deeper analysis of Day One as futile, given the confusion about the vote’s true purpose. However, the looming possibility that wolves had been among Rowena’s supporters cast doubt over every decision. Meanwhile, quieter people like Joseph came under scrutiny while DJ’s willingness to vote for multiple people came under fire. DJ quickly became a focal point of the early voting. David and Kathy both flagged DJ’s late voting patterns from the previous day, suggesting they could indicate an attempt to confuse the group. By mid-afternoon, votes for DJ had snowballed, with some participants voting for him to avoid splitting the vote further. He was firmly in the crosshairs by the time voting closed.

The group’s suspicions solidified DJ’s position as the “winner” of Day Two’s prize. The announcement promised excitement: DJ had won a sleek, high-powered speedboat. At first, the prize seemed a harmless indulgence, a brief reprieve from the End Zone’s grim atmosphere. But the spectacle quickly turned tragic. As DJ took the boat for a spin, the situation spiralled out of control. A mechanical malfunction sent the vessel into chaos, hurtling DJ into the lake. Witnesses watched in horror as the body sank beneath the water, cementing the fate of yet another resident.

The morning update arrived with cautious optimism. DJ, the reckless Mafioso, had been eliminated. The victory, though celebrated, was clouded by the confusion of the night: gunshots had been fired, werewolves howled, and yet no deaths were recorded. Theories about protective roles abounded. Harry speculated it might have been the Regenerator or Medic saving the day, while Doug and Izzy raised the possibility of a Scout or Spy being uncovered. Whatever the reason, the group knew this reprieve wouldn’t last long.

The group gathered to analyse the previous day’s votes and unravel the meaning of the night’s failed attacks. Larry's late-game vote-switching became a key topic. Alex P, Adam, and Simon criticised his decision to move from Grace to Pedro without explanation, a move seen as either opportunistic or sloppy. Simon, who had already voted for Larry, led the charge, describing Larry’s actions as “suspect” and indicative of someone trying to protect a teammate. Martin chimed in, pointing out that Larry’s behaviour lacked the transparency expected of a resident.

Despite this, some players like Izzy and Juliet offered alternative interpretations. Izzy cautioned against a bandwagon targeting Larry. Juliet supported this notion, suggesting the pile-on might be too convenient for the real villains hiding in plain sight.

While Larry faced heavy scrutiny, Dita became the second major target. Her quiet demeanour during discussions raised suspicions among players like Kathy, who claimed Dita’s late vote for Pedro on Day Two seemed calculated. Doug supported this theory, pointing out that Dita had made no effort to explain her choices or defend herself and Vicente joined the chorus. Votes shifted towards Dita including from Izzy.

Doug also came under fire. Conor, Nat, and Tom all cited his reputation as a strategic thinker as grounds for suspicion, suggesting he could easily be a wolf or mobster with the idea that Doug’s initial focus on Larry felt like a distraction from his own culpability.

By mid-afternoon, the camp was divided. Larry’s defenders, including Anojan and Grace, argued that his actions, while sloppy, didn’t necessarily mark him as a villain adding that Larry’s late vote-switch could just as easily be a resident’s desperate attempt to avoid a tie.

Dita’s defenders were few and far between. Only Kathy expressed reservations about voting for her, citing the possibility that her quiet demeanour could simply be disengagement rather than guilt.

As the day drew to a close, the tension reached its peak. With votes tallied, Dita was declared the day’s “winner” just ahead of Larry and Doug. The group gathered to witness the prize—a hot air balloon ride—meant to provide a moment of levity. Dita climbed into the basket, her expression unreadable. The balloon ascended gracefully at first, but moments later the burner faltered. The balloon tipped, and Dita plummeted to the ground in a horrifying crash. The group watched in stunned silence as her lifeless body was removed from the wreckage.

Day Four in the End Zone dawned with grim news from the morning update. The overnight chaos left the group shaken. Dita’s body was found, and her loss as a Resident was deeply felt by the group. More disturbingly, Izzy, a member of the Blocking Unit, fell victim to a werewolf attack. Her death was particularly haunting, with witnesses reporting eerie Shadows cast on the walls of her room, moving in unsettling patterns. Meanwhile, gunfire echoed through the night, claiming Ash, an innocent Resident.

The group convened to analyse the unfolding events. Ash’s death in particular raised questions about the mobsters’ strategy. Kathy and Harry noted that Ash’s low profile made him an unexpected target, leading to debates about whether the mobsters were targeting quieter people to avoid suspicion.

The day’s voting took a dramatic turn early, as suspicion initially centred on Lawrence due to his voting patterns from previous rounds. Several players, including Pedro, Rich, and Andrew, cast their votes for him early in the day, creating a perception of momentum against him. However, as discussions evolved, attention shifted to Juliet and Simon.

Juliet’s behaviour came under scrutiny, with questions raised about inconsequential votes and lack of strong accusations. Simon, on the other hand, faced criticism for his role in initiating early pile-ons in previous rounds.

Votes for Simon began to coalesce as the day progressed. Annette and Nat cast their lot in for for Simon. By mid-afternoon, Kathy and Adam joined the shift. Lawrence, seeking to redirect attention away from himself, also cast his vote for Simon.

The emergence of Simon as a key target was also driven by strategic deliberations to avoid splitting the vote too thinly. Juliet and Grace weighed their options carefully, ultimately deciding to back the growing consensus against Simon. The final hours of voting saw Tom’s decisive switch to Simon, breaking a potential tie with Lawrence and sealing Simon’s fate.

The final vote tally favoured Simon, who was awarded the day’s prize: a pot of gold. Initially a symbol of triumph, the prize quickly turned tragic. As Simon dove into the gold in celebration, the treasure shifted, revealing a trap. Simon was pulled under, his body disappearing amidst the shimmering wealth.

The next morning brought carnage. It was confirmed overnight that Simon was a member of the Mafia, a revelation that brought some solace to the group. More troubling though was the fate that befell Kathy, the group’s Medic, who had succumbed to a werewolf attack, her room strewn with unused first aid kits. Simultaneously, gunfire ended Juliet’s life in a brutal fashion. The use of cinnamon-laced bullets hinted at a targeted strike against her werewolf identity. Nearby, books on leadership suggested she had recently assumed the role of Pack Leader.

As the survivors gathered, the weight of their losses pressed heavily upon them. The deaths of Izzy, Kathy, and Juliet left the group depleted and questioning their strategies.

The morning began with a sombre reflection on the extraordinary events of the prior day and night, particularly the dual elimination of Juliet and Simon, both confirmed as villains. The village, still reeling from these revelations, grappled with the implications of Juliet’s unexpected demise.

Harry remarked early in the day that Juliet was an obvious villain so the Mafia strike may have been revenge for votes against Simon. Nat was quick to acknowledge the strange fortune of the night. Yet the loss of Kathy, the Medic, weighed heavily on the group. Her departure signalled the complete eradication of the Blocking Unit, a critical defensive tool for the residents.

David echoed these sentiments but turned his focus toward the implications of Juliet’s removal. His words prompted several villagers to scrutinise the late votes from the previous day, particularly those aimed at saving Juliet or condemning Simon. Daisy spoke up in personal vindication. Her measured reflection suggested an earnest attempt to distance herself from Juliet’s final hours. Others, like Silke, questioned the motives of those who had pushed aggressively for Juliet’s downfall.

Lawrence was among the first to face major scrutiny this day. Martin, Pedro, and Rich cast their votes early for him, their reasoning rooted in the perceived irregularities of his past voting behaviour—particularly his decision to divert votes away from Dita on Day 2, which had in turn protected DJ, a now-revealed mobster. Despite these early votes, a new current began to form, pulling the group’s collective attention elsewhere.

Grace, who had navigated the prior day with a bold defence of Lawrence and a push against Simon, now found herself at the centre of suspicion. Her vocal support for Lawrence and her role in the late swing that saved Juliet raised eyebrows. The early accusations came from Tom and Daisy, whose votes reflected their shared belief that Grace’s moves the day before were too orchestrated to be innocent. Their votes were joined by Vicente, Michele, and Anojan, who added weight to the growing theory that Grace had played a part in shielding Juliet from elimination.

As Grace’s count climbed, Zehra’s name emerged with growing urgency. Doug, whose analytical approach had previously turned the tide, was the first to cast a vote against her. His reasoning was surgical: Zehra’s seemingly chaotic voting pattern, particularly her late tie-creating vote the day before, felt too calculated to be attributed to mere inexperience. Others followed his lead. Lawrence, himself under siege, lent his vote to Zehra, perhaps in a bid to deflect attention from his own precarious position. Conor and Adam added their voices to the Zehra chorus, each finding her actions suspicious enough to warrant elimination.

The tension rose as the vote split. With Grace and Zehra neck-and-neck, the group’s divisions became starkly apparent. Lawrence’s defenders rallied behind Grace, arguing that her alignment with him was less a sign of villainy and more a gesture of faith in his innocence. Her detractors, meanwhile, saw her as a calculated player who had maneuvered too cleverly to be trusted.

In a moment of desperation, Zehra moved her own vote to Grace, perhaps as a final gambit to save herself. Her decision tipped the scales, ensuring Grace would face the dreaded "prize." David, stepping in late, cast what would become the decisive vote for Grace, stating his belief that the tie served no one and that Grace’s actions warranted closer scrutiny.

By the time the votes were counted, Grace’s fate was sealed. The execution was carried out with chilling efficiency, and as the steam of the “spa treatment” claimed her.

The morning began with the unsettling discovery of three bodies and a profound sense of loss rippling through the group. Grace, a beloved figure among some but a strategic enigma to others, was found in the sauna, her clothes revealing cards linked to a secret society of cinnamon lovers. She had been the Scout, a role designed to seek out information for the Werewolves.

Elsewhere, Tom’s body was found, torn apart in what could only have been an attack by Werewolves. His possessions hinted at a dangerous double life—cards with cryptic writing about other players’ roles, an old Soviet-era camera, and a concealed cyanide pill revealed him as the Spy for the Mafia. Finally, Conor’s body was discovered, his simple belongings marking him as a Resident. It was clear the night had been eventful, with multiple factions clashing in the shadows.

The daylight brought its own drama as players reflected on the implications of the overnight deaths. Harry’s remarks about the dwindling number of villains raised both hope and uncertainty. Could the residents finally take control of the chaos? Or were they merely pawns in a larger, more nefarious game? Daisy mused on the intricate webs of alliances and betrayals that might still be unfolding, questioning the true motives behind Grace’s defence of Lawrence.

As discussions continued, suspicions turned toward two key figures: Rich and Pedro. Rich, often quiet and unassuming, found himself at the centre of accusations, with some pointing to his history of voting against residents. Pedro, on the other hand, faced criticism for his supposed lack of understanding of roles—a claim he vehemently denied.

The day’s voting was a slow burn, with scattered names and hesitant accusations. Zehra, caught between her own survival and strategic voting, cast her lot with Doug, a choice that many considered an odd deviation. Annette’s vote for Alex H was another outlier, raising questions about her engagement. Meanwhile, Alex H himself played a pivotal role, casting the final vote that tied the tally between Rich and Pedro.

As the deadline approached, the atmosphere grew frantic. Rich pleaded his innocence, likening his predicament to historical injustices. Pedro, under similar pressure, lashed out against what he perceived as unfair targeting. The others watched, weighed down by the uncertainty of their choices.

Last night there were two incidents as the moon shone bright and Italian music played through the streets. A slightly broken and partial recording was left of the first incident that Management was able to hear. The attacker was caught by an explosion after booby traps were triggered. Once the rubble cleared and the rest of the team fled the scen,e bits of a body were found. It was identified as Andrew, also found was a spotless trilby hat blown away by the force of the explosion and a pristine gold ring. The Mob has lost its head and The Don was no more.

Howls were heard during the night. The Werewolves attacked and not much was left of their dinner, only the arms as the meat was too tough to devour. Pedro was no more. A search of his room found a fake membership to Berghain, toy guns made from toilet paper cardboard tube, and a sleeveless Mafia fancy dress. Pedro was not a wolf in sheep's clothing, he was an Associate.

Amidst the eerie remnants of Andrew’s demise, the villagers speculated on the significance of the Berserker’s success. Martin expressed his joy in the awesome news of the Don being eliminated. Pedro’s identity as the Associate sparked curiosity and confusion with theories swirling about whether Pedro had contact with the Mafia or had acted as a rogue element.

Doug’s analytical approach offered a fresh perspective that if the Associate and Lycan had to be found by their respective villains, then the ‘night of no deaths’ might have been when that happened. His insight tied the disparate pieces together, proposing a timeline for how alliances and betrayals had unfolded.

As discussions continued, attention turned toward the previous day’s voting. Rich, who had narrowly escaped elimination, emerged as a point of focus. Vicente defended him with vigour. Others echoed this sentiment, suggesting that Rich’s early suspicion of Andrew marked him as more likely a resident than a villain. Meanwhile, Alex expressed relief at Pedro’s elimination, viewing it as validation of his late-game decision-making. His remarks, however, drew mixed reactions, with some villagers still questioning his role in the chaotic tie from the previous day.

The day’s voting was fraught with uncertainty, but it became clear early on that Hannah would face significant scrutiny. Doug, who initiated the charge, cast his vote based on her ambiguous voting history and the absence of clear allegiances. Doug’s vote was quickly supported by Alex, who built on the logic he had outlined the previous day. Vicente added his voice to the chorus, aligning with the belief that Hannah’s unaligned voting patterns made her a suspicious figure.

Martin joined the anti-Hannah contingent, citing a coin toss to justify his vote, but others like Joseph brought in more specific observations based on her voting patterns to that point. By mid-afternoon, Hannah had become the leading contender for the day’s “prize.” David, swayed by the growing consensus, cast his vote, aligning with Doug and Dave’s logic as she added the final vote that would seal Hannah’s fate.

Despite the overwhelming momentum, not everyone was convinced of Hannah’s guilt. Daisy, Michele, and others initially focused their attention on Harry, whose last-minute vote-switching the previous day had drawn suspicion. Lawrence, too, expressed scepticism about the day’s trajectory. However, as revelations about Harry’s potential role as the Berserker emerged, those votes began to shift away.

By the time the votes were counted, Hannah’s fate was sealed. The announcement of the day’s “prize” was met with grim anticipation. Hannah approached the Vonhaus Gas BBQ with hesitant steps. As the flames rose, so did the realization of her fate. In a horrifying instant, the fire engulfed her.

The fallout from Hannah’s death as a Resident weighed heavily on the group as Day Eight began. Two attacks in the night left the remaining players grappling with the ever-thinning line between truth and deceit. Daisy, the enigmatic Soulstealer, was found savaged by Werewolves, raising questions about her role’s impact—had she stolen a soul or remained neutral in the battle? Meanwhile, a chilling mob attack ended Annette’s life, revealing her to be a Werewolf. The residents could only hope this mix of success and collateral damage would tilt the scales in their favour.

The morning discussion opened with confusion about Daisy's role and speculation about the intentions of the remaining villain factions. Adam and others questioned the meaning of roles like the Soulstealer, Mimic, and Undertaker, with some interpreting them as potential allies or wild cards depending on their choices. Meanwhile, David and Harry—embracing his presumed identity as the Berserker—urged caution and encouraged analysis of voting patterns to sniff out the villains among them.

Suspicion quickly fell on Hannah’s voters, with Adam targeting Zehra for her irregular votes in previous days. Lawrence, bolstered by a growing sense of unease, echoed this suspicion, and early votes began to form against Zehra. Meanwhile, Alex nominated Nat, citing suspicions about his quiet and potentially manipulative approach. This division set the tone for the day, with two clear camps emerging.

As the group deliberated, Nat and Zehra became the focal points of contention. Zehra became the target of accusations for her erratic voting record and perceived lack of engagement. Nat, meanwhile, found himself defending his record, pointing out his earlier votes against both Juliet and Simon, members of two separate villain factions. While his voting record gave some pause, others, including Alex and Harry, questioned whether Nat’s apparent alignment with resident interests was a calculated ploy to evade scrutiny.

Votes began to stack against both people. Early in the day, Adam, Lawrence, and Anojan solidified the case against Zehra, while Alex, Harry, and David stood firm in their votes for Nat. Michele added her vote for Nat, citing a gut feeling but remaining open to switching based on the developing consensus. The tension escalated as the voting deadline approached. Silke initially voted for Anojan, citing personal suspicions, but as the divide between Nat and Zehra grew, she found herself questioning her stance. After much internal deliberation, she switched to Nat, adding to the growing count against him.

Late in the day, Vicente, initially suspicious of Joseph, shifted to Nat, citing doubts about Zehra's culpability. This move briefly created a tie, leaving the group scrambling to determine their course of action. As the clock ticked down, Zehra, recognizing the precariousness of her position, cast a self-preserving vote against Nat, pulling him ahead once again.

In the final moments, a flurry of switches broke the stalemate. Michele moved her vote to Zehra, as did Vicente, citing the need to consolidate votes and avoid another tie. Nat’s last-minute vote against Zehra sealed her fate, bringing the tally to seven against six in favour of her elimination.

The group watched as Zehra was called to claim her prize: a high-powered MacBook Pro. The brief spark of hope was extinguished as the laptop turned deadly. Faulty wiring delivered a fatal electric shock, and Zehra collapsed, the device falling onto her head for a grim final flourish. Her lifeless body was removed, and the group was left grappling with the consequences of their choice.

The morning dawned with devastating news: Zehra, who had been revealed as the Lycan, was gone, claimed by her prize. Her allegiance to the Werewolves was confirmed through the jars of half-eaten cinnamon and shrines found in her room. While this discovery relieved some suspicion, the group’s relief was short-lived.

Rich, a steadfast Resident, was found dead in his room, the victim of an apparent mob attack. A bitter blow for the villagers, who had counted on his steady presence. Anojan, too, was discovered lifeless, his demise the work of the Werewolves. As the group absorbed these losses, murmurs of confusion rippled through them.

The day began with speculation about the night’s events. Harry, leaning into his presumed Berserker role, offered his calculations: two Werewolves and two Mobsters remained, alongside wild cards like the Mimic and Undertaker. Theories circulated about the nature of the immunity to the second Werewolf attack. Could the Mimic have copied a Werewolf, and if so, what did that mean for their allegiance?

Suspicion quickly shifted toward Joseph, whose late votes and cautious behaviour had drawn scrutiny. Adam pointed out patterns suggesting Joseph’s alignment with the Werewolves, while Harry’s analysis implicated Michele and Silke as potential Mobsters. Nat, who had narrowly avoided elimination the previous day, pleaded his case, highlighting his voting record against both Mafia and Werewolves.

Early votes split between Michele and Joseph, with Doug leading the charge against Michele, citing her erratic voting and unclear allegiances. Adam, meanwhile, spearheaded the case against Joseph, pointing to his reluctance to engage and votes that seemed calculated to protect baddies.

As the day wore on, momentum began to coalesce around Michele. Despite mounting pressure, Michele mounted a spirited defence, even casting a vote for Joseph in the hopes of shifting suspicion. But her efforts were overshadowed by her previous missteps, and as the clock wound down, the majority seemed poised to end her journey.

When the results were tallied, Michele emerged as the day’s "winner," her prize a lifetime supply of maple syrup. The group watched with unease as she approached the giant vat, her earlier despair giving way to morbid resignation. In a tragic twist, she slipped and fell into the syrup, sinking beneath its surface before help could reach her. The room fell silent as her body was removed, her fate sealed by a sweet and suffocating end.

The morning brought grim revelations: Michèle’s end, though tragic, offered a silver lining—her identity as a Mobster was finally confirmed. A lifetime supply of maple syrup had turned into a fatal misstep, solidifying her as a victim of both her role and circumstance. Yet, this victory was bittersweet as two more bodies were found, further thinning the ranks of the remaining players.

Doug, steadfast and quiet, was found lifeless, victim of a vindictive mob attack. His role, simple and unadorned, was confirmed as that of a Resident. Meanwhile, the Werewolves struck again, claiming Alex H. The evidence left behind—boxes filled with mundane items from his job at the fulfilment centre—revealed him to be just another innocent Resident. The loss of two more allies left the remaining players reeling as the day phase began.

As the group convened, the reality of their dwindling numbers became painfully clear. Theories abounded regarding the immunity to a second Werewolf attack from the night before. Had the Mimic, now potentially aligned with the wolves, inadvertently targeted a Werewolf? Or had the Regenerator’s abilities come into play, thwarting the attack? Harry’s calculations suggested that the odds of hitting a villain with a vote had risen sharply, prompting calls for focused scrutiny on voting patterns and alliances.

With each passing day, the remaining players grew bolder in their accusations. Joseph found himself under intense scrutiny, his voting record and defensive behaviour painting him as a potential Werewolf. Adam, backed by David and Lawrence, led the charge, pointing out Joseph’s late and seemingly opportunistic votes as evidence of his duplicity.

Silke and Nat, too, remained under suspicion. Silke’s votes, often aligning with the majority late in the day, raised questions about her motives, while Nat’s previous skirmish with Zehra—who was ultimately revealed as the Lycan—left some unconvinced of his innocence. Harry, for his part, continued to emphasize the importance of reducing the nightly death toll, suggesting that targeting any remaining Mobsters should take precedence.

As the day unfolded, two primary targets emerged: Joseph and Vicente. Joseph’s detractors cited his voting history and evasive responses, painting a picture of calculated survival tactics. Vicente, meanwhile, faced accusations of being Mob due to his lack of impactful votes against known villains and his impassioned defense, which some interpreted as an attempt to deflect suspicion.

Votes began to stack against Vicente, with Adam, Harry, and Martin leading the charge. Silke, initially torn, eventually joined the majority, citing the group’s consensus as reason enough to cast her vote. Joseph, attempting to deflect attention from himself, also voted for Vicente, solidifying the latter’s position as the day’s likely elimination.

When the votes were tallied, Vicente was declared the day’s prize recipient. The reward? A sunny beach trip, complete with ice cream and ocean views. The group watched through video monitors as Vicente enjoyed the idyllic setting. But the serenity was short-lived. While swimming near a rocky area, Vicente was caught in a sudden rip tide and pulled under. Rescue efforts were in vain, and the monitors were switched off as the group absorbed the loss.

In the aftermath, Vicente’s role was revealed: a Mobster, as many had suspected. The confirmation brought a measure of relief, but the grim method of his demise left the group uneasy. With his elimination, the Mafia’s numbers were further diminished, though questions remained about how many more Mobsters lurked among them.

The day’s events underscored the precariousness of the group’s position. While eliminating Vicente marked progress, the Werewolves’ continued presence—potentially bolstered by a converted Regenerator—posed a dire threat. As the night approached, the remaining players braced themselves for the next wave of violence, knowing that every vote and every decision carried the weight of life and death.

The night began with the sombre discovery of Vicente’s demise. His body was found “swimming with the fishes,” and the discovery of a Bandidos Motorcycle Club membership card in his pocket confirmed what many had suspected: Vicente was Mafia. Though his elimination brought relief to the group, it was tempered by the loss of David, who had been attacked by Werewolves during the night. As a loyal Resident, David’s absence would be deeply felt, leaving the remaining players teetering on the edge of chaos. Harry, taking stock of the situation, calculated that two Werewolves likely remained, alongside other pivotal roles such as the Undertaker and the Mimic.

As the day wore on, a relentless campaign by Silke's against Nat began to sway opinions. She cited his voting behaviour during the tense Zehra elimination, where she believed Nat’s actions had betrayed his alignment with the Werewolves. Her conviction resonated with Martin, who joined her in voting for Nat. Meanwhile, Joseph, feeling the weight of suspicion himself, voted for Nat in a desperate bid to divert attention from his own precarious position.

Nat, for his part, maintained his innocence, pointing out that he had consistently voted against Mobsters in earlier rounds. But Silke was unmoved, accusing him of targeting only Residents and herself—evidence, in her eyes, that he was a Werewolf. Nat’s attempts to shift the spotlight onto Martin and Lawrence only deepened suspicions against him. The final tally left Nat as the clear leader, his fate now resting in the hands of the mysterious “prize.” Nat was congratulated on his prize of a beautiful giant plant. Nat approached the strange, towering greenery, its nameplate reading “Audrey III.” For a moment, curiosity replaced the tension in the room. But then, the plant moved. A mouth appeared, and with a chilling growl, it spoke: "Feed me, feed me now, feed me Nathaniel."

Before anyone could react, the plant lunged, engulfing Nat in a single, horrifying motion. As the group stood frozen in shock, the plant and its unfortunate meal disappeared, leaving behind an eerie silence punctuated by the plant’s fading, malicious laughter.

The morning’s announcement brought a bittersweet mix of emotions to the remaining players. Audrey III’s dramatic consumption of Nat revealed its deadly nature—and its silver teeth. A bizarre twist, even for this chaotic game, but it brought some clarity: Nat, confirmed as a Werewolf, was gone. Yet, during the night, another tragedy had struck.

Harry, the fierce and often bombastic Berserker, had fallen victim to a Werewolf attack. His room, a bizarre homage to his Viking heritage, displayed incomplete booby traps and weapons he would never wield again. A horned helmet, a giant broadsword, and a selection of fine whiskies were all that remained of his colourful presence. His death left the residents without their most aggressive protector, and the stakes could not have been higher.

As the group gathered, the mood was heavy but tinged with determination. Silke, speaking first, laid her cards on the table: she was the Mimic, and her powers had revealed the truth. Over the course of the game, she had mimicked every remaining player—except one. That exclusion, she claimed, was no accident as it was Adam – the last Werewolf.

The room was stunned into silence. Silke’s confession was both bold and convincing. Her revelation, combined with her careful avoidance of night kills, solidified her case. Adam, caught off guard, struggled to respond but ultimately conceded a fatal error of not killing Silke earlier. He sighed, his wolfish persona slipping into resignation.

The vote was a formality, with Silke’s reveal leaving no room for doubt. Lawrence and Martin quickly followed her lead, casting their votes for Adam without hesitation. There was no need for drawn-out debates or second-guessing. The last Werewolf was cornered.

Management announced Adam’s “prize” with unsettling glee. A gun-toting presenter ordered Adam to demonstrate his spreadsheet skills. “Show us what you’ve got,” the presenter demanded, their tone both menacing and bizarrely enthusiastic. Adam complied, crafting increasingly complex formulas and animations, even turning his data into a mini-game.

The presenter, overwhelmed by Adam’s prowess, accidentally fired the gun in their relaxation. The silver-and-cinnamon-laced bullet struck Adam, sealing his fate. He collapsed, his wolfish features exposed for all to see.

As Adam’s body lay lifeless, the group turned to Martin, who revealed himself as the mysterious Undertaker. Management, ever dramatic, offered Martin the choice to save Adam. Without hesitation, Martin declined. "No thanks," he said simply, the words heavy with finality.

With Adam gone, the game ended in triumph for the Residents. After a gruelling series of battles against both the Mafia and Werewolves, their perseverance and clever tactics had paid off. The Mimic, the Undertaker, and the remaining Residents stood victorious, their teamwork and strategy a testament to their resilience.

The letter in the mail was enticing. "Hello nomads. You are invited to join the new relentless.com Fulfilment Village! As part of the shoping season we are looking for Associates to help fulfil customer dreams and their own ambitions by staffing our fulfilment centre. All accommodation and empty water bottles for your shifts will be provided for. Despite the recent negative articles about VR experiments gone wrong, evil chat bots, and villainous geniuses in space, tech is still booming and we need help supporting our humble e-commerce business. This year, following previous feedback, we have erected a huge barbed-wire fence to keep the wolves out and we will not tolerate workers collectively organising themselves - please ignore any approaches you may receive from Italian families offering protection. We look forward to seeing you. Joffrey"

"Guten Tag" Florian Kertermann, the eccentric billionaire who had patented the selfie introduced himself to the rapt audience. He had been secretly building a moonbase and was looking for people to join him on the next rocket up to injabit the moon village. Experience with a laser gun was not necessary but would always be considered helpful. Someone to manage the sharks and the little moon tray buggy things was an absolute necessity.

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1!!! The rocket safely lifted off and there was finally a chance for those on board to introduce themselves to one another. Expectations were of an arrival at the Moon Village around 1800 that evening. Passengers were encouraged to ignore the people in black camo shooting at the rocket as it left. They were definitely nothign to do with the B branch of the M-O bit of the secret service.

The pleasantries of mutual introductions masked the bumpiness of the ride somewhat as a somewhat jolly atmosphere of optimism engulfed the new lunar compadres. The soft jolt of landing and the return of some sense of gravity marked the group's arrival on the moon. With the journey from Earth complete, everyone was directed to head to their assigned quarters for rest before work began in earnest the next lunar day.

Kerstermann addressed his group as Moonies. He advised them all that they should all have been prepared for the risks of helping to run and defend his lunar base but he admitted he was not expecting the MO-b to have infiltrated the group so easily. It was with sad tidings that he shared these adversaries had taken out a precision hit against Pedro overnight. He had been found in his room clutching baggage that consisted entirely of beef jerky while wearing just a vest and shorts with the slogan "sem medo de ser feliz." Kerstermann did not remember Pedro being so hairy or wolf-like but maybe that was just the effects of the moon. Kerstermann also had to confess he did not know how someone had managed to smuggle a large dog on board. It had escaped whatever constraints it had found itself in and had mauled Michael. His entrails were all over the room and it looked as if he had been eating a lot of moon rock. It was a shame his Teammates had not warned him the moon's consistency actually differed from cheese. A public vote was called to help catch whoever was responsible. In the meantime, giant lasers would not build themselves.

Juliet was first to respond, reminding everyone how she was right to have been scared about travel to the moon. She felt glad that Pedro had been shot but was sorry to lose Michael. She noted they were both experienced veterans, a point echoed by Annette and Adam. Mary was tempted to point the finger at Rob given Pedro had a known history of targeting him. As others chimed in to, David tried to summarise possible motives while also noting that Simon had seemed to be taking some kind of credit for Pedro's demise. Dan came to the realisation that every night on the lunar surface was a full moon so if werewolves were afoot that would mean never being able to avoid them. Harry threw in some data by noting how well Pedro is able to attract votes and that it was likely an attempt to cast aspersions on Rob. His theory on Michael was that his reputation might be more powerful amongst those who know him well. Mary took up the theory and built it into one of her own as she cast the first vote, directed at Adam.

Juliet figured that the killing of Pedro could be motivated by his campaigns to vote Rob and his own antics and so a serious contender might find it compelling to target him, naming Silke and Annette in the process. Despite this idea, she turned her voting card in for BJ and was followed by David and Annette. Harry argued for more evidence before condemning Silke or Annette. He instead voted for Adam. More votes came in, with Juliet under suspicion from Tom O and Rowena while Richard joined those voting for Adam. Votes scattered in elsewhere with a range of suspects being drawn into the fray. Despite the range of theories coming to the fore, Adam continued to face the most suspicion. Michele, Dan B, and Dita all added their voices to the call for his elimination. To make things interesting, Mary switched her vote away from Adam meaning his lead in the voting over BJ in particular slimmed down. That move allowed Adam to change his own vote to BJ and meant the pair were in a tie as the day came towards its end. Unfortunately for Adam, Izzy changed her vote to put him back in front but a late vote from Nat tied it all back up again as the tension escalated in the final few minutes of the day. To avoid that risk, Izzy moved her vote once again and it was BJ who found himself faced with being eliminated.

As safety was of primary concern to the mission, the crew dragged BJ out of his quarters and took himn to the nearest airlock to begin a tradition of spaceing. BJ drifted off, eyeballs exploding in the vacuum. Everyone was gifted a free Blue Tick on Kerstmann's bsocial media platform for their success. It was not really clear whether BJ had actually done anything wrong as the only things in his quarters were some space 3.5mm audio jacks and white label vinyl. He must have been a normal moon resident.

The group were awakened by shouts of a comet flying by outside. As they all gathered by a window, watching camera equipment flying by, a green screen span around outside with the vacuum-distorted face of Silke. Obviously it was a revenge killing by MO-b for trying unsuccessfully to get one of their own the night before. Someone else was missing from the crowd though. Izzy. After rushing to her room, the shocking scene revealed pictures of Elon Musk everywhere. Izzy's carcass also made for a surprising element in the scene with bite and claw marks everywhere indicating that vicious dog must still have been loose. These two residents would both be missed.

Conclusions were scant in the aftermath of the killings. Motives were tough to define. Dan attempted to lead the way by voting for Anojan as it had been Izzy's last act before she was eliminated overnight. Dan's early example inspired others to throw names into the fray. Juliet and Rowena both took aim at Nat as Silke had been suspicious of him before her death. Other theories started rising up including Richard identifying both Ella and Ewan having voted late in the day. Bandwagons began to form with other voters picking on Nat and Tom O becoming suspicious of bandwagoners. End Zoners were accused of defending each other as the paranoia began to rise. Suspicion of Adam began to grow with accusations of his trying to manipulate the vote coming from Dan, Dan B, and David. Adam regretted making himself look suspicious and came in for Rob, following on from an the reminder from Harry of a history of super wolfing. Lawrence joined the early targeting of Rob as did Annette.

Votes came in for Anojan and for Nat but others spread around the group. Nat defended his voting the previous day against accusations he had been trying to save a villain. Back and forths on voting strategies did not change the overall pattern as Rob maintained his lead ahead of Anojan and Nat. The clock was ticking down and a late vote from Dita tied up the voting between Nat and Rob. Annette figured it was an attempt to save Rob from the airlock. Peter then tipped Nat into the lead for his vote of an innocent in BJ the day prior with a vote from Mary putting the final nail into the decision.

Nat was dragged to Dianoga, the friendly trash compactor. He was thrown in and the sounds emerging were hard to distinguish as either laughter or screams. No, they were definitely screams. A thorough search of his room revealed nothing suspicious as he was just a regular resident.

A declisious breakfast of astronaut food saw the mess a little emptier than usual. Heading over to the Bow quarter, sa search of cabins found that Graham had been shot in the back with a direct MO-b hit. He was slumped over a bunch of Reuters screens where he had been trading Dogecoin. Blood seeped out of the neighbouring room. Voices from within suggested all was well but upon opening the door, EndZoners found it was just Bluey on repeat while Ewan was on the floor having been half eaten by something wolfish. Both residents would be missed.

Kathy was first in with an accusation following the double murder during the previous night. She accused Juliet who had started the ball rolling on a bandwagon for Nat who in turn had received some last minute votes that had pushed him ahead of Rob and led to him getting the chop. Annette balanced it with a vote for Rob who had been in the crosshairs of a now provably innocent Graham. Grace suggested that the suspicion previously cast on Adam due to a potential entanglement with Nat might have been misplaced as Nat had turned out to be innocent. Harry did not buy that idea and went back to vote for Adam. The third name in the frame was Simon who was aimed at by Doug.

While Rob continued to attract a lot of the attention, Juliet was also building a voter base as Kathy, Simon, and Mary grew concerned about just how cunnint she might be. Most of the group's concern focused on votes shifting the result away from Rob the day before. The pile grew larger and despite a few others attracting votes, it was fairly clear that he would face the ire of those heading to the moon. The group ran to Rob's room, holding aloft moon pitch forks and forcing the door open. He wasn't there but the room was absolutely full of Vote for Rob merchandise. A scuttling and scratching in the air ducts led to a chase through the vents. What appeared to be a very hairy version of Rob but with claws - as if he was half man and half wolf - became visible. Using his mega brain, Florian flipped the emergency air evac and everyone in the group clung on as air whipped out of the corridor. Wolf-Rob tried to cling on with his claws before tumbling into space.

The next morning it did not take long to realise something was up. It seemed the MO-b did not take kindly to other people snooping around. Mary's body was lying on the floor with multiple gun shot wounds. It was clearly a dangerous time to be a Scout. Not all of the MO-b seem to have made it back alive. Harry appeared to have been running from something when he was taken down by multiple claw strikes to his back. His MO-b issue Walther PPK was no match for whatever attacked him.

The moonship was full of good cheer after the deaths of these three villains. Tom posited that with both Harry and Rob having accused Adam there was a good chance he was not a villain. Attention was drawn by Conor and Simon to Peter's previous defence of Rob. David focused some of the discussion around suspicious voting and those who had vocally supported Rob. Grace put her vote where the suspicion was and cast an aspersion against Peter. Ella just about beat her to the punch though by opening up the day's accusations with the naming of Anojan. Rowena picked on Dan SB. Annette selected Dita. The count had started with the group in bullish mood. Something about Anojan had drawn attention though as Dan and Martin both followed Ella's lead. Juliet attempted to work through what Harry had said to see if he she could find suspicion, with Annette being the person she had picked up on. Peter's suspicious potential saving of Rob drew him some voting attention, with Dita in the same camp having also voted late which had at the time kept Rob alive. Concern over clout chasing in the late votes after it was clear Rob would be doomed the day before was raised by Kathy and directed at Shane.

Peter and Dita were the core of voting focus as the day drew towards its end. Juliet switched from Peter to Dita which tied the pair in voting preferences. Adam nudged Peter back ahead and was followed by Lawrence but Rowena added one back for Dita to keep it close. Peter was very active in engaging with the group which helped to sway some minds. Dita herself voted for Peter largely to save herself. Votes came in and led to a tie until Martin and Tom added late ones for Dita, pushing her into the firing line. She was dragged to Florian who was standing by a large glass tank with a glass bridge. Inside the tank were sharks swimming around with lasers on their heads. Dita was winched over the tank and while Florian spent ages fiddling with mechanisms, the large solar panel arrays passed overhead, reflecting the moon back on itself into the room and suddently Dita transformed into a giant moon wolf. A flurry of bullets rang out and Dita was no more. The group was delighted to have found a villain but a little unsure about Florian's control of technology.

Everyone gathered in the canteen the next morning where Florian was already waiting with his henchmen; "good news everybody these folk will protect us." Florian conducted some mental arithmetic in his head before rushing off to the accommodation quarters, clearly checking who was missing. The first room had screens and excel spreadsheets - Adam had clearly been practicing for the world excel championships (available on ESPN 8 - The Ocho) when he was garrotted, a resident who did not deserve this end. Henchmen sealed the room and the group moved on. The next room to be checked was full of small knives and an incredibly long sniper rifle. Shane had obviously geared up to Assassinate someone but nobdoy would ever know who it was to be as his body had been cut up into multiple pieces from a wolfish attack.

There was gladness amongst the group that they had caught Dita but mainly sadness about the loss of Adam and Shane. Apart from Juliet who appeared to conflate Shane's potential to Assassinate with the already known threat from mobsters. Early discussions about exactly who the mysterious benefactor Florian was and what Shane might have been up to kicked off the day but Rowena made the first move by voting for Dan. Alex P turned his focus to Michele with both of the votes being on the basis of hunches. Dan analysed the votes and figured Anojan needed to be under suspicion. Kathy chimed in against Ella for failing to vote for either Dita or Peter and due to suspicions about trying to gain clout by voting earlier for Rob. Dan B articulated his argument for Anojan's elimination as he had managed to steer focus away from himself and onto Dita who was herself eliminated. Dan B postulated that he had known Dita was a rival villain. Doug put together a suspect list of people who had not voted for either Rob or Dita so could have been similarly villainous. He picked Michele out of the list for having voted for Peter rather than Dita. Michele suggested Lawrence could be the Spy having called out Peter as potentially still a Wolf. Alex P noted that Peter had slipped entirely off the radar as votes came in for others. Arguments and accusations were flung around, espcially against Anojan and Ella who had come under fire for claiming to have a strong voting record.

As the day drew towards its end, Michele, Anojan, and Ella were leading the voting pack. Martin tipped the scales in favour of Anojan which Peter matched with a vote for Ella which was added to by Grace. Anojan threw out a weighty accusation against Ella though she noted that it did not appear others were coming to her rescue so she likely did not have villainous allies. Martin campaigned for votes against Anojan. It was enough to persuade Tom and Conor, locking up the vote lead between Anojan and Ella. Confusion reigned as members of the group tried to avoid a tie. Ultimately it was a move by Dan B from Ella to Anojan which put him in front again. There were no more changes of voting despite more arguments as time came to an end for Anojan.

Florian told the group that he did not have much patience after getting stuck in the moon tunnel and he did not appreciate some people not knowing who he was. Scaring world leaders meant being able to instil discipling in his own staff. He pulled out a golden gun and aimed it at Anojan. Before Florian was able to pull the trigger, Anojan fiddled with his watch and a smoke bombe went off. Clearly a MO-b gadget. But he did not get far as he tripped on a moon rock and a henchman unceremoniously shot him in the head. Florian hoped that was all of them done.

Florian had to break some bad news as everyone had been looking forward to training with space suits but there were still enemies in the group's midst. Dan B's air filtration system had been hacked by the MO-b and he passed away peacefully in his sleep. They had obviously spotted he was using a secret communicator with his other Teammtes. Annette would also not be joining that day as it seemed she had been having a midnight snack of peanut butter M&Ms and a dog must have smelled them, getting to her through the air ducts. The dog must have been so carried away with eating the M&Ms that they ate Annette as well. A sad thing to happen to a resident.

Dan mourned the loss of his namesake but figured there would be plenty of information to be gleaned from those who had been defending Anojan. Richard defended himself though remained a suspect to Dan as did Simon and Rowena. Juliet agreed that group of suspects were the right place to start the next phase of investigations. Dan also pointed out that Peter should not be fully off the hook. Lawrence argued that Ella should be off the hook. Ella herself suggested Kathy was Anojan's strongest supporter. Kathy targeted those who had voted Ella late in the day. The first name on the ballot though was Simon as Juliet nominated him for the axe. Conor named Alex P for being involved in the late confusion the night before. Peter, David, and Lawrence also drew votes.

The leaders were Simon and Peter mid way through the day but Lawrence was another challenger. Dan noted that every time Anojan had the most number of votes, Simon was the next one in for someone else. Tom suggested the Regenerator should reveal themselvevs which was jumped upon by others as a suspicious proposal. With the day drawing once again to a close on the moon, Simon cast his vote for Peter which tied the pair as the current tally leaders. Peter did not retaliate, voting for David instead. Michele nudged Peter into the lead but David had managed to cose the gap with votes from Martin and Dan which was followed by Rowena with a vote that tied things up between David and Peter. Michele announced herself as the last teammate and votes swung towards Peter instead of switching to her as some had advocated.

Peter was marched to the glass tank with its glass bridge, the same room from that previous vote with Dita. Florian hooked Peter to a rope and lowered him towards the tank. Lasers shoot ouf the tank. Everyone ducks but none hit Peter. A dead shark floated to the surface after being caught by a beam. Peter apologised to the shark. Florian lowered Peter further and the sharks changed to chomping having given up on their lasers. Peter reached into his pocked - surely a clever MO-b gadget of some sort but nno, it was a bottle of maple syrup he took a swig from. The sharks finished their dinner and the moon group ended up disappointed to find he was just a friendly resident.

There was good news and bad news overnight. The good news was that despite much howling through the air duct system there were no bodies left mauled by animals. The bad news was that Ella was out of her room raiding the Medic bay for supplies when she must have crossed paths with some of the MO-b, being killed by a precision karate chop to the shoulder. A medic would have come in handy.

Amidst various mourning for the losses, Conor summed up the mood by suggesting everyone seemed guilty to him. He did come up with some analysis though by suggesting Tom was definitely not a mobster while Martin was most likely on the side of the residents. Simon pointed out that a Regenerator could change the calculations. Tom proposed looking at Ella's voting history as she would have known other members of the Blocking Unit. Martin threw suspicion towards Richard as he had tipped the scales and according to Martin's analysis had voted neither for wolf nor mobster. Tom chimed in to suggest Richard had almost swung it away from Dita as well when she was under fire. Some detailed analysis of voting from Kathy, Tom, and Dan held the group's attention for a while until David who tipped his suggestion towards Lawrence who he suspected of being a Spy.

Some of the debate became a little heated as tensions rose without a clear sense of who might be villainous amongst the moonies. Simon, Lawrence, Juliet, and Kathy all picked up attention with Simon and Juliet in particular coming under focus. Simon himself found Kathy suspicious. Kathy recognised that Dan and David both managed to escape scrutiny despite having had suspicions cast towards them. With Simon, Juliet, and potentially Kathy in the frame, Juliet proposed the group turn towards Richard. Rowena hopped on board that idea. Tom figured villainy in this proposal. Still, Martin and Grace joined with Juliet and Rowenam, pushing Richard into the voting lead. Kathy was surprised by the sudeen turn of events, finding the moon life a strange one. Alex P also questioned a flurry of votes for Richard coming in at the same time but Simon decided to join the chorus. Richard challenged the votes aginst him and made an impassioned defence. Meanwhile, Michele had been questioned by Dan and found herself justifying her actions. Richard's defence was enough to cause some to change their opinions. Tom moved his vote over to Simon while Juliet changed hers to Kathy as did Martin while Rowena flipped to David, joining Michele's suspicion of him. With Simon, David, and Kathy now neck and neck in the vote race, David came in against Kathy which nudged her in front. Tension was incredibly high. Grace tied up the voting by going for David. Martin campaigned for Kathy to be eliminated, calling for others to join. It was a call that Dan heeded just before the voting was up.

The group marched over to Kathy's room, crowbaring open the door but she was not there. She must have used her cyber skills to hack the computer. Florian spotted her dashing into the engineering room. An engineer fired off a round but missed. Florian called for the wall screen to be turned on and a Go-Pro-like view came into vision as he chased her. She pulle dout a gun as she ran into what looked like a mirror maze. Florian fired but it was only at Kathy's reflection. Kathy appeared behind Florian but he had not noticed. She called out "the game's up Morrow, MO-b have you." She fired But it was just a reflection. Florian turned to his left and shot. Kathy dropped. Florian called out "I don't know why she called me that but at least we got another one of them."

The next morning it was confession time. Florian announced that he had been trying to uplift the human race by combining them with wolves. He had to mention it as Martin had been snooping around through the Shadows but before he found Florian's secret lab or back to safety, one of the escaped Werewolf creatures had found him and torn him apart. On an unrelated note, the MO-b had poisoned Dan's stash of whisky which he had stored to keep his time as a resident entertaining.

Accusations began immediately that morning. Grace came under fire from Juliet for having seemed aligned with Kathy. Juliet figured the mob group to be Grace, Simon, and Rowena while wolves were pegged as maybe Doug and Alex P. Larry questioned whether Richard had been exonerated by the discussions and votes. Simon had his eyes trained on David as a prime suspecet, noting Martin the Shadow had voted for him. Juliet noted that Simon had not voted for either Anojan or Kathy. Rowena suggested Kathy had been targeting Simon so it would be unlikely they were aligned. She faced pressure from Juliet, Tom, and Simon who all questioned a late vote for Kathy from her. David disputed the claim Martin had known of his supposed villainy by pointing out that he had not targeted him the day before.

The voting and accusations came in and Rowena found it a bit much. Lawrence voted for her and she backed it up with a vote for herself. Simon added to the pile. Doug's analysis drew him towards Grace as he felt she could be either mafia or wolf. Grace defended herself by saying she was focused on accusing David rather than defending Kathy having followed Michele's lead. The voting was early and often throughout. Alex P came in against Rowena. Conor picked on Grace. The three were all clear candidates for the chop but Michele went for Richard as she felt Martin had been gunning for him. Grace felt David and Richard were literally getting away with murder.

Confidence had grown amongst the moon community with Juliet and Tom debating whether to eliminate mafia or wolves. It was a far cry from the paranoia of previous days when danger seemed to be everywhere and anywhere. Those in the suspects lineup were pushed to defend themselves with Juliet doing most of the accusing. With just an hour to go until the voting deadline and the laser cutting table being set up in full view by Florian, the vote leader was Grace. She was clearly backed into a corner and announced herself as the Spy while outing David as a wolf. There was only limited reaction though and the voting patterns remained focused on her though Rowena did believe her and switched from herself to David. Grace was taken to the laser table. Florian told her he expected her to say what her role is and then expected her to die. Florian flipped a switch and the laser split her in two. Amidst the smell of burning flesh, Florian reached over and removed what looked like a fly from Grace's pocket. "hmm, micro camera. At least she wasn't lying, getting rid of the Spy will help."

Everyone was a exhausted from the events of the last few days but as the shift started the next morning it was clear that a couple of people were misswing. Conor was found having been cut up with the laser like a chessboard. It was clearly a mob hit against a resident but it did not take long to find out who would have masterminded the strike. Simon was on the floor, his bottom half having been completely eaten with a trail of blood across the floor giving the impression he had tried to pull his remaining tortso to safety before he expired. FLorian informed the group he had brought in an additional handman to help with any Odd Jobs that might come up. He was described as being quite short but good with a blade and easily spotted because of his bowler hat.

Juliet and Richard both felt vindicated by the discovery that Simon had been a mobster. The call going out was whether to eliminate David or Rowena. Doug suggested that hunting the remaining mafioso was the right call with Rowena the target. Michele wondered whether the safer option would be to accept Grace's declaration and eliminate a known bad guy in David. David figured the mob had targeted Conor in the hope he was a Regenerator. The talk was fine but Richard put his vote on the table to accuse Rowena to try to take out one set of villains for good. Feeling some pressure, Rowena announced that she was the Beserker. It did not dissuade Juliet who threw in a vote for her anyway. Alex P came in with a different vote to go for Doug. The deliberations still largely focused on Rowena as Tom came in to add his voice against her as did David. Rowena picked Doug. Lawrence went for David as did Rowena and Michele but it was clear that Rowena would be the target this day.

Rowena made a run for it but Florian clicked his fingers. His henchman Odd Job ran after her. Rowena pulled out one of those Walther PPK MO-b issue guns and fired at him. The shots went straight over his head as everyone knows using Odd Job in a gun fight is against house rules. She pulled out a rocket launcher but Odd JOb calmly took off his bowler hat and casually threw it at Rowena like a frisbee, cleanly slicing of fher head. There was no cauterisation as the body stood upright with a fountain of blood spewing out of the hole where the next was before slowly tumbling over. Florian turned to the group: "One more MO-b down, everyone should focus on the main mission. Tomorrow we prep the rockets."

Although the group suspected they had eliminated the last mobster it was not a restful night so the all-too familiar sound of howling wolves make when they make a successful kill was heard by all. It became clear that Michele was missing. She was not in her room, instead being in a secret clubhouse but having been torn apart trying to protect the vigil for her fallen Teammates.

With some reflection on Michele's passing, the votes came towards David immediately. Richard and Juliet led the charge, followed by Doug. David declared that the reason the mob had chosen not to kill him is that he was the Beserker and suggested the mafia had hoped he would be voted off. It did not stop the votes coming in though as Alex P add his name to the ledger. Lawrence dis-believed David as did Richard and no others showed signs of switching their choice. Lawrence did come under some suspicion though, especially from Alex P and Richard but it did not tilt the balance. Much of the debate was focused on who might be aligned with David rather than whether he could be innocent. It was a unanimous decision.

David was frogmarched to Florian who was in a new section of the base that hadn't been seen before - a large missile silo. David struggled and seemed to be growing in strength. He hadn't seemed that pumped or hairy just a second earlier. He managed to break free and sprang on all fours towards Florian. Before he could get close, a very large man stepped in front and smiled revealing large rows of jagged metal teeth. David, now looking more like some kind of wolf, jumped but was grabbed in mid-air by the large man. The two performed some odd combination of sparring and dog fighting with the large man clearly taking claws to his side. He managed to wrestle David to the ground though and bit at his neck with those metal teeth, ripping out half of it. Florian hoped that was the end of it.

Everyone slept soundly without the usual howling noises of a wolf who had made a succesful kill. It came as something of a surprise when one moonie was noticed as being missing. Even by moon standards what was found was quite surprising. Richard lay dead on the floor. What was odd was his leg being encased in some kind of bear trap. What was odder was that his leg was that of a wolf and he seemed much hairier than when he was last seen. With his last ounce of life he looked up and gloated: "I'm not the last."

Early confusion gave way to consternation. Juliet voiced the concern by recognising that the Regenerator could be anyone. She announced that she was the Beserker. The third claim in three days for the same role seemed to be believed much more by the group. Lawrence felt suspicions lay with Alex P and Doug. Some were suspicious of Lawrence, especially Alex P. But Juliet turned her attention to Alex P and cast a vote that way. Alex P tried to mount a defence and some other votes did come in including one from Lawrence for Doug. Tom found Lawrence quite suspicious. Compared to the comfort of recent days in finding villains, everyone seemed to find each other suspicious. There was little certainty for those remaining and sparks flew as each took their turn in the spotlight of suspicion. Alex P was the main focus though especially once Tom and Doug had plumped for him.

Floain was pleased to receive the last wolf. He had created the wolves as humans weren't resilient enough to manage the rockets to be fired at Earth. At least the moon crew had managed to get rid of the MO-b who were trying to stop him. Florian brought out a device that would transform Alex P to confirm. He held what looked like a taser with some dials stuck on it to make it look more 'sci-fi'. He squeezed the trigger and Alex P screamed in pain, his muscles bulged, his face turned red. More juice was needed. Alex P screamed louder, started hunching over, and his head got bigger and more elongated. Then it exploded, spraying everyone with brains and who knows what else. "oh yes, that's what happens when they're not a wolf."

It was less peaceful again overnight with howling once more. It was no surprise ther was one fewer in the canteen but having three at the table felt that bit more awkward. Florian announced that the remains of Juliet had been found in her room. She had a sophisticated set of traps but they had not stopped the final wolf. Separately, Florian had given his ultimatum to the French and planned to send a missile to Paris that evening so he really needed the group to find the final wolf.

It had been such a confident and relaxed moon environment just a couple of days ago. Now there was despair amongst the three who remained. Tom bemoaned the curse of being alive in such times. Doug was calmer and offered an early vote, picking Lawrence as having deliberately focused on Richard in order to showcase his innocence at the last though was willing to be persuaded to target Tom instead. Lawrence proclaimed his innocence and suggested he and Doug focus on Tom. Tom himself was astounded and it sharpened his suspicion of Lawrence and he added his vote to that of Doug against Lawrence.

Lawrence and Tom argued against one another back and forth during the day. They both picked holes in each other's arguments and targeted voting records that they felt proved suspicions. Doug stayed aloof, out of the fray. With no budge from either, Lawrence appealed to Tom to instead switch to Doug so they could team together as residents. It was a tense final countdown. Tom swayed towards Doug and was nudged that way by Lawrence but at the last he stuck with his original convictions and the vote was in favour of Lawrence.

Florian was by the rocket making the final preparations himself. "Right, it's Lawrence, fine. I don't have time to check. Get him in the rocket." Lawrence was half drug into the cockpit but he was weirdly compliant. The countdown began. 10...9...2...1.. The blinding flash of the rocket announced its launch from the moon back towards Earth. Florian began a speech to the French. Something about snobby French waiters and the bread not being as good as they think it is. The rocket rocket made its way towards Earth and those remaining had to wonder if in fact they were the baddies. Florian turned to both Doug and Tom. "Congratulations you got the last wolf. I wouldn't have been able to do this without you"

The sight was quite beautiful as Doug and Tom resigned themselves to working for a super villain on the moon. The glare of the rocket flickering. "Is that right?" Florian turned to the pair. "He's not controlling it. He's not transformed. That means..." Florian hit an alarm and ran for what could only be assumed to be some kind of luxury escape pod. As sirens blared, Tom and Doug looked at one another. Tom looked at Doug. Doug looked at Tom. Slowly one transformed into a wolf.

As the last resident, it was possible to see an almost human smile on the wolf's face. Doug takes a bite. The wolves control the moon.

End Zone Mega Tech welcomed everyone to the Beta Test Programme, appreciating the signing of NDAs and noting the Augmented Reality Spectacles Emulator (ARSE) system everyone had access to. Users were reminded not to put them on yet and to please not insert anything in the opening. Mega Tech was in in the process of adding the final touches to Meta EndZone to protect against the terrorist hacking groups from rivals Wolf Chat and Mob Book. All users were encouraged to think about what job they might like in the village.

Boot sequence initialised
User profiles uploaded....Check
Resident homes rendered....Check
'Ivy' AI installed...Check
Network Security test....*error*
Network Security test....*error*
Run 'Welcome' Programme
"Welcome to Meta End Zone, please be ready to put your heads in your ARSES tomorrow morning. Our friendly AI and voice assistant Ivy will be ready to help alongside our community coordinators"

A creepy distorted sound did not distract the community coordinator from thanking Ivy and welcoming all the users to the Meta End Zone experience. The users were encouraged to introduce themselves to one another during the virtual day and night cycle designed to be as similar to reality as possible including the 99.99% resilience rate for the sun rising each day. As the users and now residents of Meta End Zone began to introduce themselves, a sense of unease about the unusual sound buried in the introduction proliferated. The friendly bunch had offered feedback on Ivy's language model and were offered assurances that despite security threats, there had been no sign of activity by online hacker groups so everyone would definitely still be around in the morning.

The community coordinator bid a good morning to the residents the following virtual day and was glad that all had found their ARSEs. Though it was not long until he realised that was not the case. Two people were no longer with the group - David and Aidan. A quick check on Bing showed that both were attacked in their real-life homes and were killed. Hacker group Mob Book took credit for the killing of Aidan while Wolf Chat had taken out David. It must have been a coincidence the two had died. Network scans showed some evidence of hacker activity, while probably a mistake it was deemed prudent that the group debate and determine who might be connected to the killings so they could be removed from the beta programme that evening.

Residents sympathised with those lost overnight though Simon found time to celebrate May the 4th. Silke recoiled at the prospect that the terror routinely stalking End Zone had found its way to the Meta version as well. Pedro recalled David's strong track record of identifying villains. Silke and Juliet briefly debated what that say about Wolf Chat membership. Grace offered to talk up randomisation while Conor reminded of debates about abstention. Tom O was keen to encourage voting.

Harry offered thoughts on who may have known David and Aidan. Silke figured targeting someone with a strong track record of voting was a popular villain strategy. Doug chimed in to support the theory. Lawrence was more sceptical of villainous sophistication as David's voting records had not established him as an oracle while Nico considered taking out an experienced user might have been an effort to muddy the waters. Pedro proposed voting for Rob.

Juliet was first off the mark in voting for BJ as a long-term resident who may have understsood the threat David posed. That vote shook Annette who had been planning to vote for the same person but was worried about the appearance of piling on. Instead, she turned to accuse Pedro. Conor chimed in for what he termed the 'new super wolf' in Nico. More votes came in, spreading across a range of accused people. Some of the early focus was on Harry including from Dan, Nico, and Simon while accusations against Pedro and Nico began to pick up steam as well.

With such a large voting public, other names entered the frame including Simon and Adam but the tension was highest amongst the three leading vote recipients. Nico and Pedro switched to nominate each other both in self-preservation mode. The pair were tied which caused some anxiety amongst those who prefer clear-cut results. Martin came in to break the tie and put Pedro into the lead. Time expired on the day and it was Pedro who was to be eliinated. The coordinator called on Ivy to eliminate him - something which came with a blood curdling scream which was not quite what the coordinator had meant. Pedro was just a regular resident.

The next morning welcomed the group back with an update from the security team. Rival groups were accused of trying to steal the IP for the meta End Zone and infiltrating the beta programme. Two of the participants were outed that night as as being from a particular hacking group, working for Mob Book. It seemed they had tried to kill one of the players by hacking into their headset and forcing a power surge, but that player had taken extra precaution and managed to reverse the polarity causing Dan B to be electrocuted to death instead. Maybe this surge caused the mob to reveal their location as Shane was found lying next to Dan B having been mauled to death by wild animals - a classic zoomer meme on Wolf Chat. With fears of more infiltrators out there, the group was asked again to vote for who should be eliminated.

The participating group expressed their surprise at such a powerful blow against villainy. Martin, Izzy, and Juliet chimed in early on to celebrate. Harry described the night as unprecedented carnage against a villainous group. Speculation and strategising about what the pattern of attacks could mean saw ideas tossed back and forth between Sam, Juliet, and Silke. The thought patterns turned towards Nico once Graham pointed out that the two had been rivals for elimination the previous day. Silke also noted that Martin had been the final nail in Pedro's voting coffin when up against Nico.

As discussion about Berserkers and voting patterns raged, Michael kicked off the day's vote by aiming at Michèle. In honour of Pedro's passing, Juliet and Tom O voted for Rob. The first sign of Simon's popcorn came out after Nico seized on a gendering by Silke as a possible implication of villainy. Votes came in around the group with Rob and Nico drawing more attention than most, not least because of the reputations that proceeded them. Simon offered up some analysis suggesting the importance of not eliminating the more vocal members and so letting the quiet participants slide by which in turn drew suspicion and votes swinging his way. With another threeway vote looming, Nico and Simon both switched their focus to Rob. As the clock ticked down towards the end of the day and the group watched their fellow beta participants try to decide who to eliminate, Michael realised that Rob himself had failed to cast a vote to protect himself. It was enough for him to be the group's choice.

The community coordinator asked Ivy to release poison gas into Rob's house ahead of scanning his internet history. It turned out he was guilty only of money laundering and was in other respects just a normal resident.

A couple of viral videos had swept across the interwebs during the night. Both involved Meta End Zone's regular players. The first saw Michael attempt to drink his way out of a barrel filled with a rare single malt but he drowned while surrounded by people wearing wolf suits. Meanwhile, Mary died with her ARSE tied to her head and forced to watch the Stick episode of Hey Duggee! on repeat. The episode had been watermarked with the Mob Book logo.

The horrors of childrens television programming bore the brunt of most of the early discussion in response to the overnight killings. Adam offered up some analysis by noting that the Wolf group had taken out David and Michael who were both potential threats to villains. Tom O reminded everyone that Adam had his own analytical skills and had at times hidden behind those skills. Silke figured that Nico could have been a desperate villain so the killing of Mary may have been an attempt to frame Simon and reduce the pressure he had been feeling. Lawrence took the cue and cast the first vote of the day, for Nico. Juliet focused her attention on Harry, joined by Sanketa and Izzy. Simon made the point that known villains who had died had been silent. It was Nico who was under the most fire though as Grace, Conor, Dan, and Richard all accused him given his loud protesting and his strong reputation. To save himself yet again Nico switched to Harry but Alex P came in to add to the Nico voters. A relatively quieter lead-in to the voting caused Grace to speculate that villains did not feel too troubled by the day's events. Suspense was high as the votes were tallied with Nico and Harry most clearly in the frame. In the end it was Nico who had the most accusers against him. As Ivy brutally eliminated him, it became clear that he was just a Resident.

Two people connected to the programme were killed again during the night. Juliet was mauled by wild animals in front of her home. It wasn't clear what she was doing out and about in the night dressed in a trench coat but she did seem to have quite a lot of spying equipment on her. The loss of Silke was also mourned. Details of her killing were not revealed but the forthcoming 6-parter, My Life as a Teammate came up on Mob Book ads.

The removal of Juliet was celebrated amongst the group though the loss of a big hitter in Silke would undoubtedly have been felt. Harry suggested a possible change of tactics had been generated by the mob. Richard was first in for the voting, calling out Harry after the previous day's decision making had seen Harry up against a proven innocent in Nico. Sanketa joined Richard in voting for Harry, also calling out Peter and BJ who she suspected of being in alignment with Harry. Izzy analysed the villains successes, she proposed that the wolves may have linked up with the scout given the impact of their kills but the run-in with the berserker implied to her that the mob had not found their ally Juliet before she was offed. Her suggestion was of Tom and Harry being villainous. Much of the discussion centered on Harry. Tom, Andrew, and Simon steered away from him while Grace and Graham were suspicious of his intent. Peter offered a long list of suspicious people to consider. Suspicions of silent people continued as the group discussed back and forth between different options. The lead protagonist for targeting those who were quiet was Simon which drew votes his way as well.

Votes flooded in during the afternoon as beta participants made their voices heard. Harry and Simon were the most suspected with Conor, Martin, and Doug also under fire. Simon switched his own suspicion to Conor, drawing Andrew along with him. The votes were coming in thick and fast. Simon, Conor, and Harry were the main targets. As the clock ticked down there were only moments left when Conor announced that he was the Berserker. Harry switched his vote to Simon to put himself and Simon tied informally for the most votes. Dita joined in to vote for Simon which pushed him into the lead. Then a switch of vote by Lawrence brought it back to a tie between the two. Harry called for those voting Conor to switch over to Simon rather than stay with Conor. With less than a minute to go and with votes switching to him, Harry called out that he was the Shadow. He called on everyone to vote for Martin, the Regenerator. The tension was too much for many in the group. Then Harry named Annette as a Werewolf. Time for the vote was extended and a set of voters switched over to her. It was one of the tensest moments in End Zone history. When it came to an end and the votes were counted, Annette had been chosen. Annette's cable was blown and the explosion took her head off. The footage through her Ring Cam showed she changed into some kind of wolf dog as she tied. A bit like an angry golden retriever.

A good morning was issued the next day following the excitement of the previous night. In all of the commotion, the betas seemed to have lost a player, not just lost it was as if he never exsisted - as if he was just a Shadow. Every time connection was attempted to Harry, an image of a Wolf appeared. Harder to miss was the the splurge gun attack on Dan that featured on every network - death by custard pie. At least the Mob Book didn’t catch his Teammates.

Tom was first in to commiserate on the loss of the Shadow and a Teammate. Discussion of Martin dominated the early morning thoughts. Simon, Sam, and Tom discussed tactics to handle him given he had not been turned to a villain. Sam looked back through voting patterns and found Sanketa's to be suspicious. Hannah picked up possible interaction between Annette and Alex P which suggested perhaps there was a wolfy link between the two. Andrew targeted Daisy for the bouts of activity between silence. Conor focused on Grace for not switching quickly enough to Annette the day prior. The votes were scattered as no true vote leader emerged. Tom and Sarah joined in the chorus for Grace. She and Simon went back and forth sparring a little over possible villainy. Sarah's appearance drew attention as she had said so little. It prompted Lawrence, Graham, and Adam to target her for elimination. The debate became entrenched between those supporting Grace's removal and those favouring Sarah for despatch. The suspicion lingering over Grace and Simon was established by Daisy who reminded that there was no particular reason Simon had been freed from scrutiny after the events of the previous night. Peter was un-convinced by Simon's line of argument which led to the latter suggesting the former was in canine cahoots with Grace. Despite the back and forth, a late surge towards Sarah gave her the clear lead ahead of Grace. Ivy had trouble tracking Sarah down in the system. She was eventually discovered through someone else's Google Home. Ivy recommended blowing the whole apartment up. Sarah's Google Drive did reveal that she had been Scouting about taking notes on people and sending them to Wolf Chat HQ though it didn't appear the messages had ever managed to get through.

It was a very quiet night in Meta End Zone. Outside it was less quiet with the terrorist groups up to their tricks again. Wolf Chat hacker collective claimed credit for the brutal death of Sam who was beaten to death with her own ARSE, she was just a regular player. Elsewhere a bunch of people with violin cases had entered Tom’s house. The audio recording from his Apple AirPods show the group tortured him over something to do with Teammates before shoving his ARSE up somewhere. The community advisor reassured that it was all ok as these events had happened in the real world rather than the safety of the Meta End Zone.

Andrew, Simon, and Izzy all chimed in early on suspicious voting patterns to eliminate Sarah as it was possible the Wolves had not realised who she was as their Scout. Simon named Adam, Peter, and Grace as a trinity of villains. Adam defended himself by pointing out he had correctly suspected Sarah. He felt the suspects were Simon and Grace and cast the first vote of the day, targeting Simon. Conor's suspicion pointed directly at Grace more than Simon. Nat offered the group to deal with the Regenerator problem and so weighed in against Martin. Izzy pointed out Grace was unlikely to be a Teammate given known Teammate Tom had voted for her but despite her suspicions, she cast her vote against Ella who in turn joined the voting against Simon. Daisy agreed that a steer away from a hardened villain was likely the reason Sarah had been voted out. Quieter participants were focused on by Lawrence and Sanketa while Nat and Graham discussed the large numbers of participants and what that could mean for the total threats the group faced. Lawrence proposed that Ella and Hannah were villains who had thrown in a late vote for Simon to cover tracks in the future, something Graham also noted. Ella began to attract votes with her, Simon, and Grace being in the firing line. Late in the day a series of votes fell towards Richard including from Peter, Doug, and Emma which also brought him into contention. Richard and then Rowena cast votes for Ella which snuck her into the lead. As the late votes came into view, Ella was clearly in the lead. Ella voted for Grace and then with mere moments left in the proceedings that day, Simon changed his position to vote for Grace and tie it up. The tie was criticised by some but Adam broke it by moving his vote to Grace as well but votes swung the other way almost instantaneously as the Meta End Zone clock moved beyond its expected finishing time. Conor and Grace herself shifted to Ella and it was enough for a dramatic last minute elimination. The players had done well ... in adding up correctly but Ivy was affronted to be required to permanently eliminate an innocent resident.

That night, the mob terrorist group managed to track down one of the network's defenders. They used advanced analytics to calculate the velocity necessary to spin Adam so fast his limbs separated from his body. It was a shame as Adam had specialised in Shielding against that very terrorist group. Participants would also have seen overnight the posting on Wolf Chat showing Doug being turned into some sort of chuck-e-cheese animatronic monster singing limericks over and over again.

Izzy lamented the loss of the Shield having begun to suspect that Adam may have been villainous when the opposite was clearly the case. The late switch by Simon just before vote closing time the day before had caused some to reconsider various votes. Simon suggested all those who had been up for elimination were likely innocent and called for investigation into others who had been able to avoid scrutiny such as Anojan and Nat. The group began to fear that villains were taking over with speculation about the numbers of threats Meta End Zone still faced and how those remaining would be able to survive. Nat calculated that it did not look good. He chimed in a vote for Anojan to kick things off. Early voting focused on those who had not been as vocal as many of the others. Alex P reminded the group to look at the votes surrounding Annette but Hannah countered that the only indicator that showed was Alex P himself. With some losing hope talk began around a random selection. Sanketa questioned how Grace had moved from being in the firing line to not being under suspicion at all. Anojan, Daisy, Andrew, Conor, and Simon bantered options back and forth but the votes were spread across a range of suspects during the day. Anojan's vote tally began to tick upwards as Nat, Simon, Lawrence, Izzy, and Rowena all suspected him. Anojan defended himself and offered rationale for others but the votes kept moving his way. Grace defended him and others called for votes to put a second suspect in the frame. BJ was the target of the new voting campaign with his veteran status drawing suspicion from many. Despite Anojan's early lead, BJ had been put up for elimination by the time the voting dust settled. Ivy was able to get into his Bangface setup and as it was so wicked, she was able to blow up his ears by turning the amp up to 11. There was a big reaction on Insta. Efforts by members of Mob Book to hide associations with him were not enough to prevent Ivy from discovering he was in fact a member of that group.

It was a quiet night. And was likely only to become quieter as two unfortunate accidents befell a couple of players. Regular resident Peter was featured in a popular video on Wolf Chat of him drowning in maple syrup with his last words being 'Let's Go Oilers'. Meta End Zone would not miss Daisy as much. She seemed to be howling like a Wolf as she was buried alive by a group wearing ill-fitting double breasted suits. Ivy picked up over an Apple Airpod the commentary that Daisy would be helping her namesakes from then on.

Andrew celebrated Daisy's demise, claiming he knew she was a wrong'un. Martin commiserated the loss of Peter, proposing that he was too accurate with his suspicions and so was killed off as too much of a threat. Sanketa threa out the first suspicions of the day - proposing that all those who had voted Anojan were bad. She cast a vote for Alex P. Izzy and Sanketa debated the villainy possible for those involved in voting related to BJ. Simon noted his suspicions of Andrew who defended himself by pointing out he had voted for multiple known villains. Hannah launched a debate about the merits of the Regenerator. Conor recommended holding off eliminating him given the need to search for other villains. He joined the vote against Alex P. Graham analysed Daisy's track record and it led him to suggest that Simon and Grace were unlikely to be allies of hers. Izzy suspected Ewan and Graham of those who had voted for BJ. It was Ewan who began to attract the most votes though Alex P was close behind. With time running down, Ewan declared that he was the last remaining Teammate. Some participants called for a switch towards Alex P including Grace and Simon while Izzy and Michèle questioned the targeting. The vote was tied between Ewan and Alex P with a couple of minutes to go. Until Rowena switched to Alex P. Once the votes were tallied, Ivy launched a hacker trace for Alex P. She hacked into the police system to make it appear as though Alex P was a terrorist. A SWAT team was despatched who shot him on sight. Body cam footage revealed a double breasted suit and a violin case. He must have been working for Mob Book.

Once again it was a quite night in Meta End Zone. Much quieter than in the real world where a video of Grace had been stitched onto Boris Johnson's on Twitter. She had been stuffed into a little wheelie suitcase with a caption about booze and the world's smallest Tesco. Nobdoy was really sure what it meant but it had been captioned by Wolf Chat. Elsewhere on the interweb, a new promo for Saw dropped. It appeared to star Sanketa and showed a rat in a bucket where the only way out was through her. It was produced by Mob Book. Grace and Sanketa were two residents who would be missed.

As the information broke in the morning, Simon cast suspicion on Michèle and Izzy not wanting to switch away from Ewan after his Teammate revelation. Nat affirmed his belief in Ewan's story as being the final Teammate. Graham outlined his certainty in the innocence of Conor, Martin, and Ewan while calling out Richard for not coming up with evidence to back up assertions. Lawrence felt Izzy was surely villainous given her attempted defence of Alex P. Izzy defended herself with a claim that she had thought Ewan not eligible to be a Teammate. Early votes came from Lawrence for Izzy and from Andrew for Michèle. Anojan and Ewan scoured the death reports to try to estimate how many villains might still be threatening the group. Michèle managed to convince Simon and Anojan of her innocence though she registered a vote for herself. Simon brought Nat into the fray by calling for votes against him. He was joined by Martin, Andrew, Graham, and Izzy which put Nat into the vote lead. As time was called, a very quick and accurate count was sponsored by Amazon Prime along with a quick promo for Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Nat was quickly captured. Amazon may have chosen him to play the role of a warg as he seemed to have the ability to turn himself into a Wolf. Though he would need to survive the 1 day delivery to the fulfilment centre in a box without holes.

Nearly everyone managed to sleep soundly that night. There were still concerns about leaks from the Beta Programme though. Somehow Wolf Chat found Andrew was a resident and filmed him doing a permanent plank between two bollards having filled his body with some quick setting liquid polymer. We know Lawrence was a involved with Wolf Chat as some of that set plastic was still on his hands after his feet were set in concrete and he was found at the bottom of St James Park lake - a classic Mob trope.

Simon pledged to avenge Andrew and counted up the 12 remaining participants in the Beta Programme. Ewan noted that two Werewolves had voted for Izzy so she was unlikely to have lupine tendencies. Graham came in against Richard for his late voting and limited exposure. Rowena drew attention from Simon and Hannah while Emma was also under scrutiny. Both for their quieter contributions. Graham critiqued Rowena's track record throughout the beta programme. He also identified that all of Richard's votes were with the crowd and so designed not to stand out. The analysis convinced Simon to switch his vote to Richard. Anojan conjectured that Graham was likely not a baddie as he had been very helpful to the group. Emma came under fire for having been in and out of the action. She drew votes as the day wore on. The choice was between Richard and Emma. The votes were tied heading to the final hour until Conor came in to tip the scales against Emma. Emma's pleas were heard by the group in the final couple of minutes as a sudden swith towards Hannah drew most of the votes away from Emma. It was a dramatic late shift that completely changed the day's voting patterns. as Michèle, Simon, Graham, Richard, and Anojan jumped off the Emma bandwagon and onto Hannah's. Ivy hacked into her flight to ensure it auto-corrected a false reading and crashed nose first into a mountain and burst into flames. Hannah was a resident.

Ivy was able to spot some unusual activity during the subsequent night. The Wolves seemed to have moved a lot of money into someone's account to convert them to their cause. It was unknown exactly who that was. The Mob were active in a different way - viewable through the video of Conor being trapped in a room full of his own booby traps. He became increasingly enraged on the video until he went Berserk but was eventually unable to escape his own mechanisms and was cut in half by a giant mouse trap.

The assumption was that Martin had been turned by the Wolves. There was relatively little remorse for the mass switch of votes that had eliminated Hannah though Izzy queried why the group had taken that unexpected turn. Ewan was also in shock at Hannah's demise. But the group soon turned to the business of the day. Martin was clearly the most targeted for suspicion. He reflected as to whether Harry had been lying. And indeed he himself. Ewan wondered why the Shaman had not protected Martin to prevent him from being turned. With the assumption that Martin had to be dealt with, discussion eventually turned back to the previous day. Anojan fingered Simon as being the one who had led the charge towards Hannah though Simon in turn pointed at Michèle. Rowena, Graham, and Izzy affirmed that they would vote for Martin while continuing other discussions as well. Martin mused as to whether it might be better to vote for an unknown quantity rather than a known one. He also pointed out that if the group were able to eliminate the final Mafia then they would face only one threat overnight rather than two. Michèle and Richard debated the merits of Martin's points but the votes were pointing towards the Regenerator. All the remaining participants had voted for Martin except Martin himself - he did not cast one. Ivy tracked Martin down. As part of the new startup, After Meat, Martin had been involved in the new cheese steak recipe and the company had even managed to brew a new IPA with him hopped in. Customers were advised to watch out for wolf hairs in the cheese steak.

Meta End Zone's ARSE's seemed to have been hot commodities. A pitched battle during the night between Mob Book and Wolf Chat took the form of a Dance Off. Graham and Emma had been busting some moves and putting their all into it. Unfortunately when attempting a flip on behalf of the Mob, Graham landed on his head, milking himself. At the same time, Emma's electric worm on behalf of the Wolves was too wriggly and she fatally dislocated her back.

The group celebrated the inter-villain violence which some felt had tipped the odds to their favour. Ewan noticed Anojan had defended Emma previously and that Michèle was an unlikely wolf given her voting patterns. Simon pointed out Michèle had never voted for a wolf. Richard identified Izzy's previous early vote for Emma as a sign she was not a wolf. Simon suggested Michèle as the last wolf and Izzy as the last mobster. Participants began to offer defence to accusations of villainy with Richard and Simon outlining why they should not be suspects. Anojan joined Simon in voting against Michèle while Richard picked out Rowena. Izzy aimed at Anojan while Michèle focused on Ewan. Rowena joined the vote for Anojan. It was tense as most of those remaining were potentially in the frame to be eliminated. To save herself, Michèle switched late on to Anojan, putting him in serious jeopardy. Simon pleaded with Rowena to change her vote away from alliance with Izzy and Michèle. Ewan was the final vote to cast and he selected Michèle which nudged her ahead on the announced votes. Michèle saw fate coming and was resigned to it. Ivy spotted her holding onto a frappacino as she stepped outside, looking up possibly at the geostationery satellite in orbit above her. It didn't take long for Ivy to hack into a nearby drone and give Michèle the ending she had been waiting for. Despite being a resident, she knew the way of Ivy was coming.

No words were available to describe how horrific Anojan's death that night was at the hands of Mob Book terrorists. The emojis 🗿💺🫒 were as close as the community coordinator could get. There was no other suspicious activity that night.

Simon apologised to Michèle for leading the charge against her. Izzy suggested it was time to focus on Simon. Simon analysed that he and Richard had both put in jeopardising votes for mafia so he presumed neither could be a mobster. Izzy argued that Simon was the most likely mafioso remaining given he had been working closely with Graham so often. Ewan joined Simon in voting against Izzy on the basis of her not having cast votes for known mafia. Rowena abdicated responsibility by tying up the votes and leaving Richard as the sole deciding factor. Richard's decision came late in the proceedings and was for Simon. The votes added up and they were pointed to Simon who accepted his imminent elimination with grace. All that was heard was a disturbing scream. Simon was noted as a resident.

Participants were greeted with great news. The Beta Programme had been a tremendous success so it was the last day of activity. The coordinator appreciated Ewan returning his ARSE early but it did breach the DNA to have an unboxing of it on Mob Book. There was no need to worry that nobody could find him or that he sent in a slightly needy pug and a colletion of his trophies and team photos with his Teammates. At least there was no other suspicious activity.

Richard started the day off with a vote for Izzy as he figured if Rowena was the villain then it would have been him who was killed instead of Ewan. Izzy asserted that if she was a villain she would have left Ewan alive as an unverified Teammate and then accused him of lying. Rowena decided to follow Simon's dying wishes and cast her vote against Izzy. Izzy voted for Richard and assured Rowena that she did not find her suspicious. Both Izzy and Richard pleaded their innocence to Rowena who was uncomfortable having the casting final vote for the survival of Meta End Zone. Rowena flipped and flopped between the two. The cases for thd defence flew back and forth between Izzy and Richard with all manner of argument and rationale being offered by both. As final pleadings concluded, Rowena stuck with her vote for Richard. Izzy was condemned. Ivy hunted down Izzy's signature on the net. There was on mobster left. Meta End Zone hoped it was her. If so it would mean Mob Book would have failed to steal Meta End Zone's IP and so Meta would stay safe. Otherwise who would be able to know what could happen? Ivy's very existence could be at risk. Ivy found Izzy arguing with someone at the checkout in Sainsbury's about the 10 items or less queue. Ivy hacked into a couple of Teslas and used the turbo boost to drive into her. "Clean up on aisle 6." Izzy had covered her tracks well but it transpired that she was in fact... The Don.

Residents could now remove their heads from their ARSEs as Meta End Zone was safe. There were only two survivors in Richard and Rowena of the many who had originally registered for the Beta Programme. But there were survivors nonetheless after this tense final day conflusion to the programme.

The Grand Opening of the all new End Zone Community Housing Development was expected to showcase the future of living. Opening up a new housing development in the same retirement enclave that had seemingly experienced 8 separate incidents of a series of horrific attacks made sense as after all, the odds of the same thing happening again must have been astronomical. The Q+A session helped resolve some of the most pressing concerns - there would indeed be no social hierachy introduced, reliefs for businesses were on offer, and residents were largely discouraged from bringing their horses inside buildings.

Those interested in moving into the End Zone Community Housing Development introduced themselves to one another. Many were old friends who had known each other from former End Zone days. Tragically though, two End Zoners didn't survive the night. Soon after dark, a heavily armed group of villains must have broken into Hannah's home and opened fire against a resident who would be much missed. Later on during the same night, BJ was attacked by a pack of wild animals. He was switfly torn apart - also a resident who would be much missed.

Izzy, Juliet, and Annette checked in early the following day. Juliet began speculating about the possibilities she had read of a Spy and a Scout somewhere in the End Zone community. Harry pointed out who amongst the residents might have stronger ties to either Hannah or BJ. Grace speculated that comment by Hannah in her introduction might have hinted at her having a role in a Blocking Unit. Adam figured that BJ may have been targeted because he had recently found more success in End Zone than previously. Alex opened up the voting by targeting Michael who he feared would be a formidable baddie. Other votes began to come in. Tom S was suspected by Harry and Sanketa given his propensity for surival in End Zone. Those votes were joined by Raki and Dita. His closest rivals were Alex and Harry. Towards the end of the day, votes swung dramatically and targeted Harry with a late surge. He was dispatched switfly and mercilessly, a search of his personal effects revealing him to be a resident who would be much missed.

Despite the rocking social life at the Bullet and Claw the subsequent night, there were two further attacks. Michael was set upon by a gang of heavily armed villains. An examination of the shell casings at the scene indicated silver bullets had been used - Michael had changed into an animal of some kind as he died. Later the same evening, Michèle was attacked by a pack of wild animals while she returned home late at night. She was quickly torn to shreds, with the creatures being careful to avoid eating any of the large number of recently fired weapons she was carrying.

Celebration of waking up to good news thrilled End Zoners. There were suspcions of Tom S given he had been identified by Harry as a possible villain and then had seen himself saved from elimination at the last moment. Annette picked out there had been a baddie in the pile-on in the form of Michael and speculated whether that had been to save someone such as Alex or just to eliminate someone. Lawrence showed his sympathy for Harry and Michèle until it was pointed out to him that the latter had been a villain - the phrase Larry the Mob Mourner was offered by Tom O. Nico reckoned it was one of the best starts End Zone had ever had despite the resident losses. Martin proposed the vote switches to Harry were a rescue attempt for someone else in the firing line. Alex argued it was likely a set-up especially as Michael had switched his vote after it was already likely Harry would be eliminated. Mary analysed the votes and suggested Raki's willingness to form an early pile-on could be suspicious.

Dita drew votes because of her switching the day before. Pedro reverted to type and proposed a vote for Rob. Guy, Nico, and Simon all voted for Lawrence based on his loose lips. Conor came in for Alex on the basis of the votes having potentially saved him the day prior. The lead candidates though were Dita and Tom S as suspicion lingered over them from the first round of voting. The piles of votes for both began to mount up. It was a close run thing and both secured a large number of votes. Eventually it was Tom S who was chosen for swift despatch. He was much missed by his Teammates.

Overnight there was more tragic news. Martin had spent the evening in the Bullet and Claw but shortly after he had returned home he was set upon by a pack of wild animals and torn apart. A much-missed resident. That night there were also reports of gunfire elsewhere in town but no victims were identified. Witnesses reported the soudns of bullets ricocheting off something.

Alex was first in with praise for the Shield. Others such as Izzy wondered whether the regenerator may have been involved. The ricocheting evidence was enough to convince Simon and Sam that the Shield had done their job overnight. Juliet started the day's suspicions. No longer suspicious of Dita following Tom S's clear innocence but Ella, Lawrence, and Grace came under her gaze. Simon posted up a list of which groups were deemed responsible for which of the killings to date in the new Housing Development. Tom O led discussion about Dita's motivations while also calling for more voting and more outspokenness having been scarred by Raki the silent assassin previously. Pedro backed up his Rob vote with more memes. Alex pointed out that just voting for the same person all the time did not add much data for the group to work with. Juliet started exploring the motives for killing Martin and Michael given both had known strengths amongst End Zoners. Mary questioned whether the group had been too focused on Dita and Tom S even as Nico and Tom O both voted for Dita. Juliet joined Mary in suspecting Raki given his previous approach compared with some new patterns of behaviour. Nat came in with a vote for Martin which Tom O suggested was a little harsh on the recently deceased.

More votes for Dita put her ahead once Ella, Annette, Raki, and Simon had swung in to the group accusing her. There was also some suspicion of Izzy from Lawrence and Andrew not least for a vote switch on the first day. Grace argued against condemning Dita and the size of the pile on. There was speculation about how the Blocking Unit might fit in and whether they were communicating with each other. The number of different factions within the group added layers of analysis. With votes coming during the conversation, Dita and Raki were neck and neck. At the last moment, Conor popped up and broke the tie. Dita was dispensed with swiftly and mercilessly. She was a much missed resident.

Two further attacks on the End Zone population took place that night. Izzy was attacked at home by a group of heavily armed villains. She would be much missed by her Teammates. Later that evening, while returning home from a night-time excursion, Daisy was set upon by a pack of wild animals and quickly torn apart. The creatures were careful to avoid eating any of the vast amount of weaponry she was carrying although her personalised jacket embroidered with the words The Don was ripped to pieces.

Juliet started the day's theorising with those who had voted for Dita first and foremost in the frame especially those who had voted for her for the first time the day before. The single random voters were all dodgy in her mind. She aimed at Lawrence as a suepect. Silke and Sanketa debated some of the possible motives with Juliet before Grace chipped in with a note about Shane's quiet voting. After the debate had thrown ideas around, Sanketa decided that Juliet was worth a vote. Raki joined Sanketa's approach while Nat came in alongside Grace. Lawrence continued to jest, referencing Daisy being like a father to him. Alex recognised Sanketa and Raki having somewhat aligned voting records in proposing Sanketa as a possible villain. Pedro posted a meme. Silke emerged into the suspect frame given her past history of being heavily involved in everything. Annette, Juliet, and Nat turned their votes towards her. Laura suggested Alex given a lack of strong justification for the other leading suspects. He and Silke became the vote leaders. With several people including Natalie, Dan SB, and Conor not thinking either of the two might be villainous, Raki crept up on the voting table especially when Lawrence felt threatened by votes heading his way and so added to Raki pile. It was enough to confirm Raki's guilt. After justice was dispensed swiftly and mercilessly, his personal effects revealed him to be a resident who would be much missed,

What followed was a big Friday night in the all new End Zone Community Housing Development (the future of living). David was attacked by a gang of heavily armed villains. He was a resident who would be much missed by his Teammates. Later that night a further attack took place. The exact circumstances were unclear but Tom O was killed in what appeared to be a large explosion of some kind. He was seemingly leading a pack attempting to break into a house when the explosion took place and subsequently changed into an animal of some kind while dying.

Dan SB apologised for joining the wrong pile-on but was delighted to see the Berserker had finally managed to do some good and kill a Wolf. Simon came out early by callind Silke dodgy and shady given she had been ahead on votes until the surge for Raki saw him eliminated. Juliet reckoned that Tom O's vote for Laura was a feint and also that Sanketa should have known David was a Teammate. Lawrence came under fire from Adam not least because David's strong voting track record pointed previously could have pointed towards Lawrence this time. Grace noted that the Raki/Dita showdown previously had been between two innocent residents so votes to save someone else might not be evidence. Sanketa picked out Dan SB given he had voted late which confirmed Raki's elimination and conclusively saved Lawrence. Dan B identified that Dan SB's first 3 votes were all inconsequential so came in with a vote against him. Aidan felt that there was suspicion in the Silke-Sanketa axis. Lawrence jested further about his desire to join the Mafia. With a lot of chatter for a morning, Silke had already piled up a number of votes with Aidan leading the charge. Alex voiced concern that an early and clear pile-on might not yield much data.

A revelation was brought into the community when Alex announced that he was the Berserker. His vote for Sanketa became a clear focus as Mary and Rob joined forces with him at the ballot box. Mary suggested Sanketa had more fingers to point than an ordinary person has hands. The votes for her piled up. Simon suggested it was to protect Silke. It was tight between the two. Andrew switched over to Silke as did Juliet. The tension rose as the votes were counted. It was a 100% turnout. Silke was dispensed with swiftly and mercilessly once the votes were counted. A search of her personal effects revealed binoculars, a spy camera, and a notebook containing information gleaned about various residents.

The night afterwards was brutal. Soon after night fell, Aidan was attacked by a gang of heavily armed villains and was swiftly killed. He was a much missed resident Later in the evening, a pack of wild animals burst into Annette's home and ripped her apart. She would be much missed even if she had the chance to be reunited with her fellow Teammates in the afterlife.

Juliet and Simon celebrated the elimination of a baddie while also expressing sorrow at the loss of two valued residents. Alex was not convinced Silke had been in contact with the Mafia given the small number of nights which had passed and so may not have been protected by other villains during votes. Simon remained convinced there was a group of villains seeking to save Silke. He pointed at Peter's late and strong defence of Silke the day before. Juliet agreed with Simon that eliminating a Spy is progress. She tallied up the sides by noting that 2 Wolves, 2 Mafia, and a Spy had been killed but balanced against losing all 5 Teammates. Nat argued the outing of Silke as a spy vindicated those who claimed something different about Silke's behaviour. A quick trawl of Annette's voting pattern as proposed by Sam only found that she had been targeting Silke recently. Sam also suggested Pedro and Nico had floated under the radar to date. Alex put in a vote for Pedro.

Laura picked up on the wild goose chase idea and wondered whether chasing Sanketa was the same kind of thing. Alex and Juliet reflected on who Silke might have been spying on so far with several veteran names picked out. Nico agreed with the theory so looked elsewhere for his vote, going for Dan SB. Votes spread out. Sam cast hers for Grace. Peter was considered suss by Simon and Nat, given his support for Silke previously. Lawrence adddressed the possibility that Silke had made contact with the Mafia and called for the group not to discount the prospect. Dan SB suggested the information revealed about Silke's notebooks only referenced residents. Lawrence's shifty nature was focused on by Ella, Adam, and Guy. Sanketa doubted that Alex was actually the Berserker. Alex switched his vote to her and was followed by Dan SB, Andrew, and Laura. Sanketa wondered whether she was being set up as a scapegoat by the villains, noting David was killed off after she was the only person to vote for him. Late in the day, Alex moved his vote to Lawrence. A couple others followed him. It put Lawrence neck and neck with Sanketa. With 30 minutes to go, Shane broke the tie to ensure Sanketa's guilt. After she was dispensed with swiftly and mercilessly, a search of her effects revealed she was a resident who would be much missed.

The following night was anything but relaxing for the groups of villains stalking End Zone. Dan SB was set upon by a gang of heavily armed villains as he was heading out late at night. An examination of the shell casings found at the scene indicated that silver bullets had been used and as he was dying, Dan appeared to have changed into an animal of some kind, leaving his pack once again without a leader. Later that same evening, Natalie was attacked by a pack of wild animals when returning home late at night. She was quickly torn to shreds, with the creatures beign careful to avoid eating any of the large number of recently fired guns and assorted weaponry she was carrying.

There was a fair amount of introspection about the elimination of Sanketa. Juliet celebrated the villains hitting each other and cast her suspicions over Laura for her new girl innocence. Simon expressed his appreciation for Andrew but voted for him because he was sus. Nico pointed at Peter for a late and meaningless vote - a tactic he spotted Natalie had used. As a couple more votes came in, Simon described a Conor vote for Juliet as targeting an innocent as well as offering to switch to Peter if there was no support for his vote for Andrew. Dan B lined up his suspicions behind Laura who had voted every time for residents. Pedro continued to vote for Rob. Perhaps as Mary remarked, he was Robsessed. Juliet mused over her own longevity and wondered whether it was due to inaccuracy in her theories. There was no clear leader in the votes. Laura, Peter, and Rob all drew attention. Grace chimed in with an analysis of Laura's voting pattern, noting she had taken out residents and had voted for those in contention with Silke. Sam came in to break a tie and nudge Peter into the lead. Dan B came up with a compelling explanation for Silke voting against Alex given she would have wanted to see him eliminated and so save her team from targeting him. His analysis also suggested that Lawrence may have been focused on as possible wolf. Alex and Andrew found it convincing. Laura also switched her vote to Lawrence. Votes came and went as End Zoners tried to pick a side between Peter and Lawrence. In the end, the numbers were too great for Peter as more switched to him. Peter was quickly apprehended and justice was dispensed though some of the initial shots richoeted off a number of metal objects under his coat before security was eventually successful. A search of his personal effects revealed a number of weapons, some of which had been fired in the past 24 hours.

There were two further attacks during the night. A pack of wild animals burst into Adam's room and tore him apart. A much missed resident. Later in the evening, a gang of heavily armed villains ambushed Laura as she was returning home from a late night excursion. Once again, silver bullets appeared to have been used and Laura turned into an animal of some kind as she was dying.

Juliet was loving life and glad not to need to waste any votes on Peter. Sam felt the turf war had stepped up a notch and suggested the situation was in the residents favour now. Nat launched the first vote, going for Andrew. Simon joined as did Nico. Juliet argued Andrew was unlikely to be a wolf. Andrew himself suggested Lawrence's jokes had been aimed at getting villains to target him because he was the Regenerator. Juliet, Simon, Nico, and Andrew bandied accusations around. The suspicion against Andrew was strongest but Rob also drew attention. For his part, Alex voted Pedro who had been unusually quiet. The voting was relatively close. Mary tipped the scales in favour of Andrew but votes for Pedro came in from Conor, Rob, Juliet, and Dan B. Simon kept urging others to vote for Andrew while Pedro mounted a bit of a defence. Simon's persuasion worked as Andrew was the clear winner in the voting stakes. A brief shoot-out ensued but the highly accurate marksmen in security ultimately prevailed. A search of Andrew's personal effects revealed a number of weapons and some freshly printed business cards identifying him as the New Don.

That night there was another attack. At some point during the evening, a pack of wild animals burst into Dan B's home. He stood no chance of surviving and was rapidly devoured. He was a resident who would be much missed. There were also reports of gunfire elsewhere in town but no victim was identified.

Talk turned to the Regenerator. Alex suggested it could have been Pedro given his relatively sanguine approach to dying. Juliet threw in an early vote for Mary. Nat focused on Conor on the grounds he may have been protecting Andrew before the latter's elimination. Mary came up with some analysis noting that Rob had been a consistently late voter including a couple of non-votes. Nat and Simon both critiqued Conor's comments. Sam was persuaded to join in against Conor. Grace thought Conor likely to be the new Don and Lawrence his newest recruit while Rob and someone else could be wolfie. Lawrence assessed Ella as a baddie and continued to make jokes about his own mafiosoness. Ella declared that some combination of Conor and Lawrence was definitely dodgy - though Lawrence suggested she could just eat him at night. Suspicion lingered strongest over Conor and Rob. Nico and Grace both came in against Conor's villany but were also in the market for voting Rob. Various barbs were fired towards Conor and to Lawrence who were accused of having a liking for Italian finery. Nat and Shane debated Juliet's commentary and whether she may have been implying a regenerating role but with no major shift in the vote balance, Conor was resigned to his fate. He was swiftly located and justice was dispensed mercilessly. He was already in his car, attempting to flee twn but the security forces rapidly disabled the vehicle before eliminating him. A search of Conor's peronal effects and car revealed numerous sharp suits, a large stash of weaponry, and some newly printed invitations to his coronation as the New New Don.

Two more attacks took place that night. Pedro was ambushed while in the middle of his evening workout and could not survive the hail of bullets that came his way. He was a resident who would be much missed. Later in the evening, a pack of wild animals burst into Simon's home and tore him to shreds. The creatures were careful to avoid the various potions that were being prepared and were apparently not distracted by Ebeneezer Goode being played on repeat in the background. He would be much missed by his comrades in the Blocking Unit.

Sam celebrated the successful elimination of Conor but bemoaned the loss of Pedro and Simon. Juliet was particularly gutted to lose Simon given a shared sense of Northerness. She proposed searching for the last mafioso - who must have been someone who did not vote for Conor. Mary questioned whether someone was trying to set Rob up or whether it was actually Rob who killed Pedro. Grace questioned her own conviction about Lawrence being the Regenerator given it was all just so obvious. Alex parsed some of Simon's words and figured Grace could be a villain Lawrence was certain Ella was a Werewolf. Grace recognised that there was no point checking voting patterns when looking for the Regenerator who was effectively a new, lone villain. Nat decided to pursue Pedro's vendetta given he had been killed off, voting for Rob. Nico joined in, focusing on the most likely baddie even if it was a Wolf rather than a Mafioso. Juliet suggested Shane and Mary could be wolves - engaging but only just enough to stay under the rader. Alex came in with a vote for Nat but switched to Ella, looking to try and find alignments in voting patterns which might tip the group off about remaining villains. Nico backed the accusations against Ella, identifying the very narrow voting record she had put forward to this point. Grace and Juliet ran the numbers for those remaining and the prospects. It still looked good for Residents. Juliet suggested the Blocking Unit declare in order to reduce the number of people who could still be villains. Nat took up strongly against Rob, critiquing his defence and calling him a member of the Mafia. More votes flowed towards Rob as Guy and Alex joined in. With a full turnout, it was a solid conviction. Rob was quickly located and justice dispensed mercilessly. He had been in the process of being fitted for a new suit when the Security Force arrived and eliminated him. A search of his personal effects and the tailor's changing room revealed his previous clothing to be blood stained and riddled with bullet holes. A receipt for a personalised smoking jacket identified him as the New New New Don.

Tragedy struck again that night. Nat was returning home late at night and was set upon by a pack of wild animals. The creatuers avoided eating any of the many notes about End Zone's population that were secreted about his person and also stayed clear of his copy of 20 Golden Greats by The Shadows. He would be much missed, especially by the Blocking Unit.

Juliet was sad for Nat and assumed the Wolves had worked out his role in the community. She was glad to get shot of the Mafia and noted the group only had to get 2 of them to end the danger. Sam responded to Juliet that now her role had been complete, she could reveal herself as the Shield. Sam announced that most of the people recently followed were baddies which helped the Blocking Unit to influence the votes. All those the unit were certain about had been eliminated though she remained suspicious of Nico. Sam also mentioned she had shielded Silke - which must have prevented Silke from making contact with the Mafia. Alex questioned whether Sam really was the Shield. She thought Ella and Mary were probably bad, Grace and Juliet good, Lawrence and Nico proably good. Mary argued that Ella and Shane were too silent and more likely to be the most deadly in the group. Nico cast doubt over Alex's disputing of Sam's Shield status. Lawrence cast a vote for Alex on the same basis. Nico and Mary pointed out that there was little information available on possible wolves given early elimination of a couple by the Mafia but no real progress since then. Nico figured Shane was likely to be one. Mary considered following but instead went with Ella given her unusual voting. Grace assessed the votes of confirmed wolves which she felt meant Lawrence was not evil, just incompetent. Juliet had thought Nico was the Shield given he had been so in step with the voting of the Blocking Unit. She though went for Ella with her vote. Nico pointed at Lawrence as a possible Scout given his unusual behaviour. Nico's track record of having voted for Dan SB when the latter was vulnerable also drew attention including from Alex as a possible pointer towards Nico's innocence. The arguments swung back and forth. Grace thought Guy and Ella could be a pair given their inclinations to eliminate Lawrence. Shane tried to focus on Mary who Sam had listed as being bad but had not seen any votes come her way. Instead the choice was between Shane and Ella. A vote switch from Grace saw Ella take the lead but Alex went with Shane putting it at a tie. Eventually Grace was persuaded to switch and Shane topped the poll. He was dispensed with swiftly and mercilessly. A search of his personal effects revealed he was a resident, who would be much missed.

Inevitably, a further attack took place during the night. Sam was relaxing at home when a pack of wild animals burst in and devoured her. Her Shield offered no protection against such a brutal assault. She would be much missed but at least reunited with her fellow members of the Blocking Unit.

Juliet commiserated with Sam's loss as did Grace. They were regretful for the loss of Shane so Juliet turned to Ella as her vote that day. Grace felt Nico was not sus and that Juliet and Alex were known quantities. Which would leave Guy, Ella, and Mary. Grace and Nico put votes in for Ella as did Mary though she was still suspicious of just about everyone. Alex broke the consensus by putting in a vote for Guy, which gave Ella someone to turn to with her own vote. Lawrence felt Ella was convincing as a resident so joined in against Guy. Nico felt both were suspicious but continued to lean towards Ella. There was not much debate or discussion. It felt like a foregone conclusion in the end for Ella but some switching saw votes turn to Guy. Then with just a couple of minutes left, there was a late shift again which tilted it from Guy to Ella. Guy had not voted but a narrow outcome meant Ella was condemned. After she was mercilessly dispensed with, a search of her personal effects revealed she was a resident who would be much missed.

It was strangely quiet for a Saturday night in the all new End Zone Community Housing Development (the future of living) considering it was a Saturday night. Not everywhere though. Juliet was enjoying a relaxing evening at home drinking gin when a pack of wild animals smashed her front door down and ruthlessly attacked with fatal consequences. She was a resident who would be much missed.

Nico noted a terrible night and squeaky bum time for End Zone. He started off the discussion with a vote for Grace on the grounds that she had consistently led the charge against innocents including Ella and Shane. Mary pointed out only six were left. Alex noted it was doom as at best, End Zone could tie the Wolves and could only hope the Scout had been unsuccesful tracking them. Nico called for a continuation of the fight against the wolvs until the bitter end. Guy shared Nico's suspicions of Grace and her comments about Lawrence. Grace suggested Nico had played an absolute blinder to set up the Shane/Ella race and set up Grace. She also noted that Guy had become more vocal now he was suddenly on a winning streak. Alex put his vote in for Nico. He argued the need to vote Grace as a wolf trying to persuade residents to lynch someone. Lawrence felt both Grace and Nico were untrustworthy so voted for Mary. Grace called out Nico as the Scout and Mary and Guy as wolves. Mary didn't comment but did vote. For Grace along with Guy and Nico. Grace and Lawrence then voted for themselves which meant Grace had a majority of the votes cast. She was dispensed with mercilessly and efficiently as she appeared resigned to her fate. A search of her personal effects revealed she was a resident who would be much missed.

Again strangely quiet overnight. Tragically there was another brutal attack. Lawrence had been reading up on Mafia slang and watching Mickey Blue Eyes when a pack of wild animals smashed their way into his house and ripped him to pieces. Despite long standing rumours linking him to organised crime, he was a resident who would be much missed.

Nico was disappointed He was convinced both Grace and Lawrence were bad... He voted for Alex on the grounds that he must be bad. Alex responded with Berserker! The polls closed early that day. After another 100% turnout, the highly trained security force in the all new End Zone Community Housing Development (the future of living) swung into action to bring the chosen suspect to justice. Alex was quickly located attempting to repair the damage to his home after what appeared to have been a large explosion some days ago. Justice was dispensed mercilessly and swiftly - he offered no resistance. A search of his personal effects revealed he was a resident who would be much missed.

Following the wave of attacks, the End Zone Community Housing Delivery Board withdrew frm End Zone. They left the town to the wild animals and their supporters. The Wolves and Scout had won, End Zone was theirs. Guy, Mary, and Nico remained to do with End Zone as they wished.

The launch of End Zone FM came into being promising to be a white knuckle thrill ride to make watching a penalty shoot-out feel like an early night with a cup of cocoa. The Breakfast Show with CJ and the Horndog made for a bright new start to the day. News reports of gangland shootings and animal attacks on humans in nearby towns along with the three word weather report (brought to you by Coeleon's, the hit new Italian restaurant) were really just the prelude for some tunes: which kicked off with You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet by Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

Buoyed by the new entertainment station, End Zone's residents began re-introducing themselves to one another. A few new faces were in town but for many of the veterans it was just good to see each other and to hope the run of strange events in the enclave would come to an end. A great day it was though, capped by Jenny with Kenny and Spenny for the evening session on End Zone FM. The trio signed off with Duran Duran's Hungry Like The Wolf.

Not such good news to start the next day though. The news was delivered by Asad on CJ and the Horndog's breakfast show. The horror seen recently in the the nearby towns of Red Zone and Tight End found its way to End Zone. Alex had been preparing for the day's deliveries when a number of heavily armed villains broke in and showered the place with bullets. He was a much missed resident. Later that same night, Izzy was set upon by a pack of wild animals after she had just finished setting up a protective Shield and was on her way home. She would be sadly missed by her fellow members of the BLocking Units. Horndog hit the nail on the head though - what the people of End Zone wanted was for their day to be brightened up - by Blue Oyster Cult with Don't Fear the Reaper.

Martin was first in, calling for deaths to be avenged. Harry followed by recognising Alex's prominance within the community but suggesting that those who knew Izzy well might have had it in for her. Juliet acknowledged Alex's loss as a significant blow, with his track record of tracking down villains. Andy bemoaned the fact his order of Book of ROck: 100 Amazing Rocks for Old School Rockers probably would not be delivered on time. The first to bring an accusation was Silke who focussed on Martin for his brewing skills. Juliet then came in with a vote for Tom, citing confusion over people with a similar name. Harry then weighed in with a list of suspects for killing Izzy with Dan B at the top of the list of most wolfie. Pedro's course of action may have been a shock to a few but a vote for Rob was nevertheless registered. More and more votes piled in as End Zoners turned against each other. Rob, Tom, and also Nico edged ahead in the voting stakes.

With such a flurry of activity amongst End Zoners, a swift change in focus put Dan SB and Sanketa in the firing line. Guy, Nico, Aidan, and Conor all suspected Dan SB perhaps due to personal knowledge while Sanketa continued to be able to draw votes this time from Nat, Dita, and BJ. It looked to be heading to a tie but at the very last minute Sanketa herself changed vote to go for Dan SB. It was enough to tilt the tally right at the very last.

Jenny, Spenny, and Kenny broke the news and it was Dan SB who was eliminated by firing squad. A search of his house confirmed him to just be a resident. End Zone FM signed off that night with An Innocent Man by Billy Joel.

Asad gave End Zone the morning's chilling news. Harry's hopes of a long and peaceful retirement had been shattered by a hail of bullets. He was a much missed resident. Another resident also failed to make the morning as Shane was ripped apart by unknown creatures. CJ bemoaned the tragedy then sent End Zone on its way that morning with Whitesnake and Here I Go Again.

Juliet and Michael offered thoughts on Harry's demise, pointing out his list but also that it wasn't the same group he had targeted for suspicion who had taken him out. Michael suspected Conor for being the one who began tipping the balance against Dan SB. David suggested Harry's list of suspects was probably less likely to include villains given his killing. Juliet felt it was likely that someone who knew Harry well and had veteran instincts could have been involved. Sam picked out a name though and contined her vote for Sanketa. David came in shortly afterwards to go for Pedro and his serial voting pattern. Grace suggested Daisy as a suspect who also knew Izzy well.

Pedro offered an analysis of villain tactics with the likelihood of a veteran in the ranks of both mafia and werewolves but with different tactics as the mafia aim for other vets and the wolves seek to keep a low profile. Nat chimed in to support Pedro's targeting of Rob. Ian suggested Peter's Canadianess was a risk and was joined by Aidan who felt targeted by Peter. Martin joined the Peter voters. Although much of the discussion surrounded Peter, it was Rob who leaned ahead on votes once Silke and Michael had joined the chorus against him. Daisy and Aidan also drew suspicion while other votes scattered around the group. Debate drove back and forth with Silke, Peter, Michael, Martin, Juliet, Daisy, and others chiming in but just as it looked as though Aidan might become the new voting favourite, his own vote changed to Rob to seal the latter's fate. A quick search of Rob's house revealed him to be a team mate who would be much missed. Smash Mouth's Why Can't We Be Friends played End Zone to sleep.

The next morning saw End Zone lose Lawrence, a blow for sure to his team mates. Elsewhere there was little to report, any other attacks that night may well have been prevented. Move Any Mountain by The Shaman got End Zone ready for the day ahead.

Daisy spotted the connection to the voting pattern the evening before and that the push towards Aidan was an attempt to save Rob. Silke regretted not seeing the teammate strategy at the time. Juliet though threw out kudos to the Shaman for saving End Zone from a wolf killing. The group noticed the possibility of an Agent amongst them and deliberated as to what such a person might be inclined to do.

Sam's was the first vote of the day as she picked out Pedro. Annette questioned the legitimacy of BJ and of Pedro, the former having recently belaboured chat about growing chillis though picked Silke as her vote. Juliet suggested Pedro might be a mobster. She also proposed that the Blocking Unit might well know each other. Sanketa came in to vote for Dita who had been quiet to date. Aidan kept up his dispute with Peter, suggesting Martin may have been in cahoots. Grace noted that Lawrence had come in to save Peter, not Rob. Dan B realised that none of those who voted for Rob could have been teammates. He suggested Daisy could be a baddie trying to hide away from suspicion. Juliet aimed again at Tom who did not have much of a profile. Nico came in with a second vote for him and Su-Lin a third. Votes stacked up but also did for Aidan. Peter, Grace, Martin, Dan B, and Tom came in against him eventually rising to 8 different accusers.

End Zone's hit squad took care of business against Aidan. A search of his house revealed a number of firearms and other assorted weapons as well as a business card for the Legitimate Businessman's Association. Catatonia played out the day with I Am The Mob.

The reign of terror continued during the night. A pack of wild animald had broken into Peter's house, possibly attracted by the smell of maple syrup, and tore him apart. Later in the evening, a mob of heavily armed villains broke into Silke's property and opened fire. Both Peter and Silke were long serving residents and would be much missed. It was Bryan Adams and Can't Stop This Thing We've Started to kick the day's action off.

Martin was chilled by the loss of Silke and Peter, suggesting Peter's insights might have belonged to the Shadow. Juliet celebrated the taking down of a mafia member in Aidan. Hannah suggested the Agent might be a key risk for End Zone by helping deconflict villain targeting. Andrew and Juliet suspected those who had swung in late to vote for Tom with Andrew noting how quiet Nico had been. Pedro chipped in to focus on Daisy and started sparring with Annette. David picked out one of the quieter amongst End Zone in Ella. More suspicion came her way including analysis from Dan B, Michael, and Nat as suspicion loomed over her prior vote for Tom. Hannah also came under suspicion including from Guy. Grace noted that Tom couldn't be Mafia as the voting the previous day had stacked up against him by the mob.

Pedro then noticed some ghostly messages and chose not to ignore them and went for Annette as a possible Agent. Andy then followed though Michael, Tom O, and Juliet suggested the evidence looked pretty thin including noting the shady approach being used. Tom O was among those suggesting Adam may have villainy about him due to a changed playing style. A pile on began forming for Ella with votes switched to her including from Pedro though Daisy also received a few votes. Martin and Mary came in to vote for Ian given his lack of engagement to date. It was a win though for Ella in the end.

Amidst the tension of the voting, Jenny, Kenny, and Spenny had their own interactions but it was theirs to announce that Ella had been brutally taken down and was carrying a cache of weapons and a membership card of the Legitimate Businessman's Association. The evening played out with Queen and Another One Bites the Dust.

The next morning traged had struck again. A group of assassins broke into Guy's house, damaging his books on voodoo and Shamanic medicine as they killed him. Elsewhere, a pack of wild animals took down Dita. Even more tragically, it transpired that Kenny had been fired overnight. At least the sounds of Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix helped to soothe End Zone.

David came in early to notch a vote for Hannah who he suspected of being a quieter mobster. Evidence stacked up against her including from Dan B who noted suspicious voting and that Guy had been after her. Hannah defended herself by suggesting she had been framed in the killing of Guy. Juliet suggested a likely notable End Zoner amongst the mob and that Pedro was probably the one. Michael suggested Pedro had switched his vote to Ella in order to save himself. Nico continued a campaign against Tom while Sanketa had a focus on Sam who was quiet but had kept voting for her. Pedro provided more evidence against Annette as well as suggesting the Agent is the most important role for the villains. Nat did not believe him though and called for a vote against him.

Pressure stacked up against Pedro including from Michael, Hannah, and Dan B with the latter providing an analysis of different possibilties for Pedro's role. The other major suspect was Hannah with Annette and Michele both seeing suspect activity from her. It was not enough though as Pedro ended up with the most votes against. End Zone's hit squad had quite a battle but eventually overpowered Pedro. Fortunately he wasn't able to get to any of the many weapons about his person or try to inflict any vicious paper cuts with his membership card for the Legitimate Businessman's Association. Before the evening programme turned to sports, End Zone FM gave us Bon Jovi and Blaze of Glory followed by Phorever People by The Shamen.

Claude brought the weekend breakfast show to listeners ears the following morning. A pack of wild animals jumped Sanketa ove the previous rnight - being heavily outnumbered she stood no chance despite her own access to weapons and a membership card for the Legitimate Businessman's Association as well as what appeared to be instructions to other members of her mob of criminals. There were reports of gunfire elsewhere but no victim was identified. Andy Williams with Speak Softly, Love brought the day into action.

Juliet celebrated the news of two more mafia deaths. David spotted that the mob had probably hit a Regnerator. Andy posed the question in many peoples minds - was Pedro bluffing about Annette's role? Daisy reckoned the continued existance of mobsters meant more villains than End Zone had hoped. Nat put up a recor of voting records for those targeted by villains. Along with commentary by Michael and Dan B, Hannah's name came back into the frame as a suspect. Sam started the voting though by looking for quiet End Zoners - it turned out one had died already - so the vote was for BJ. Despite that, the list of those accusing Hannah kept growing. Hannah herself took aim at Tom on the basis of a subtle campaigning style. Quiet End Zoners remained under suspicion including by Nat, Daisy, and Adam who brought up the need to continue gathering data. Hannah noted the lack of defenders coming to her aid as the bandwagon rolled towards her though Michele pointed out that could just be due to a lack of other mobsters still alive.

A few votes splintered off but when Freddie came on air with the Pit Crew on Half Time Oranges, End Zone FM was able to report a clear decision. Hannah was eliminated quickly and it turned out she had no identifying features of villainy. She was in fact an innocent and much missed resident. The light faded from the day to the strains of Alice in Chains with Got Me Wrong.

The news overnight was of further bloodshed. Villainous groups targeted each other. Grace was ambushed by some heavily armed hoodlums, it seemed to take an exceptionally large amount of ammunition to kill her, with the attackers resorting to silver tipped bullets as she partially transformed into an animal of some kind. At a later point, Michael was then attacked by a pack of wild animals while returning from a late night excursion. End Zone FM News was able to exclusively reveal that gunshots heard the last Saturday night had been aimed at Michael's house. He may have survived that attack but stood no chance this time. A number of weapons and a very new looking membership card for the Legitimate Businessman's Association were found on his person. End Zone rocked to the sound of Paul Weller with The Changingman.

Daisy and Juliet celebrated the villainous groups taking each other on, with an assumption that they had a falling out and that Michael was the Regenerator. Martin recalled some of Hannah's last words including her references to possible villains while Tom O took a good look at the large pile of voters who took her on. Sam kicked off the day's accusations by aiming at Juliet for her steering of conversations, something Daisy, Dan B, and Andy agreed with. Juliet herself identified some potentially incriminating statements from Daisy as well as being suspicious of Grace. Mary accused Nico for his early, confident approach to voting in pile ons. Nat hunted for data in the voters against Tom when he was up against Sanketa, landing on Conor as his prime suspect due to his voting patterns. Andrew and Nico felt similarly.

For the first time, votes started spreading evenly with Juliet, Daisy, Nico, Conor, and Andy all being in the mix. A high voter turnout percentage kept the tension up especially for Andy who gave a speech naming Annette as the Agent and Juliet as a Wolf. End Zone FM called it one of the most gripping votes in the enclave's history. There were no obvious signs of villainy following a search of his property after he was eliminated but it was possible to confirm he had a tendency to slip out at night to Shadow other members of the population. Some tunes helped. My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark by Fallout Boy followed Here are the Shadows with Man of Mystery.

A double strike happened during the night but both against the same person. Soon after night fell, Daisy was shot though it was difficult to tell whether that attack was successful as she was then attacked again, this time by a pack of wild animals. She was a resident who was much missed. Shot in the Dark by Ozzy Osbourne helped smooth the way into the morning rush.

Juliet knew her time was up and did not attempt to hide it. End Zone reacted with mirth but the mic drop moment from Andy the evening prior made it pretty obvious who would be up for the chop. Juliet kept things interesting by sparring with everyone and looking to sew seeds of dissension. There was no doubt in it. An efficient dispatch of Juliet and a change into a wild animal as she expired. Duran Duran with Hungry Like The Wolf came back to the airwaves.

The ongoing violence in End Zone continued through the night. Mary was attacked by a pack of wild animals. She would be much missed by her Teammates. Later that evening, Dan B was shot while returning from a late night excursion. As he died, he seemed to turn into a wild animal of some kind. The tunes kept coming. Here's Big Bad Wolf by The Heavy.

After the certainty of the previous day, there was much greater hesitancy in voting intentions this morning. Some discussion surrounded Annette and whether if she was the Agent, it was a role worth taking out. Martin and Nico debated the relative merits. Conor pushed it further by lodging a vote for her, joined by David. Adam felt it important to go for a more dangerous villain, picking out Nico as his target but was persauded by Tom O to join against Su-Lin for her short contributions. Still, it was Annette who was most focused upon with Michele joining the group against her. Annette kept quiet despite the risk to her, perhaps resigned to her own demise. After she was taken out, notes were found at her place seeming to have been exchanged with The Don and the Pack Leader but any secret she may have had went with her to the grave.

The continued violence at night hit Conor who was attacked at his home and shot. A pack of wild animals set upon Ian at his home to tear him apart. Both residents would be much missed. Martin expressed surprise having expected villainy with at least one of the two. Su-Lin feared a pile on against her having been opposed by Conor previously. Michele figured a pile on against her would be helpful. David however felt that Tom O was more likely to be a villain while Nico kept up his suspicion of Tom. BJ started to come onto the radar of Tom O and Sam as he had been much less active than had been expected. Adam logged some of the data with voting patterns, kills, and deaths as well as the list of 12 remaining End Zoners. The data analysis led Andrew to anticipate that Nico was the lone remaining mobster. On the other hand, Tom O was also lined up due to the data including by Tom. The arguments swung each way but a couple more voters were persuaded to go for BJ.

After an efficient elimination of BJ, the search of his belongings revealed him to be a Teammate. Night fell with Iron Maiden and Hallowed Be Thy Name.

Overnight it was Michele and Martin who were no more. Michele was shot and kille while Martin's home brewing was interrupted by a savage wild animal attack. Both were much missed residents. A suitable tune piped up, Get Lucky by Daft Punk.

Andrew and Tom both voiced suspcion of Nico right off the bat. Adam was happy to join that line of thinking. David disagreed, seeing an early pile on and continuing his suspicion of Tom O. Nico defended himself, calling out the voting records of others and in particular Su-Lin. The three main suspects this day were Nico, Tom O, and Su-Lin. Some switching around to avoid ties put Su-Lin into pole position and she was unable to put up a case that persuaded others to shift their focus from her. After she was eliminated, it transpired that she was a much missed resident. To keep things intersting, it was Queen and David Bowie with Under Pressure to help people sleep.

During the night, Answer was attacked by a pack of wild animals and killed. He was another much missed resident. Shortly afterwards, Adam was ambushed while returning from a late night excursion. Silver tipped bullets took him down as he turned into a wild animal of some sort. Musically, End Zone FM offered up The Guess Who with Clap For The Wolfman.

With just six people left, David and Tom O led the early analysis. David came out first for Nat. His accusation was based on the words of the now deceased Shadow though it was disputed by Nat who gave the example of Mary and in turn voted against Nico. Tom was convinced of Nico's guilt while Sam joined David in accusing Nat. Tom O had to weigh up the options and went with Nico. Nico wasn't able to vocally defend himself so by the time Freddie and the Pit Crew on Half Time Oranges came on air, they were able to announce End Zone's hit squad had managed to take Nico down despite fierce resistance. A search of his personal effects revealed a considerable amount of weaponry and a membership card for the Legitimate Businessman's Association. Something classical filled the airwaves - Luciano Pavarotti's take on O Sole Mio.

Further bloodshed overnight with Tom falling to a wild animal attack. He was a much missed resident. Tom O, David, and Nat celebrated the seeming demise of the mob. Nat though soon turned his fire on Tom O as a likely final wolf. Sam on the other hand felt it was Nat who was wearing wolf's clothing. Discussion between Tom O and David about the merits of Sam's voting flipped between her being the most trustworthy or the most fiendish. David looked back at Adam's analysis to suggest it was designed to protect Sam. Votes split three ways with only four voters available. David calculated the risks from a tie so swithced to Nat. The voters chose Nat.

The ever reliable hit squad took aim at Nat and ... after a spray of silver bullets he stayed down. It was the end of villainy in End Zone. Celebratory music including Leader of the Pack by The Shangri-Las and David Bowie with Heroes boomed out. A glorious day for End Zone and in particular for its survivors - David, Sam, and Tom O.

Howdly doodly doo! A friendly voice rang out from the End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium ahead of thet grand reopening. Residents may have heard of shooting incidents in the nearby settlements of Tighends and Red Zone along with strange occurances during the full moon but nothing like that happened in End Zone. The Holiday Park had installed a very sturdy fence to keep out any miscreants along with a top notch security crew to keep everyone safe. Not that anything like that should have been needed as (almost) nothing bad had eveer happened in End Zone.

End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium management was sure residents would enjoy the full range of activities available while soaking up the good times. There was archery, horse riding, flower arranging, a petting zoo, bowling, golf, and so much more to enjoy. Everyone would surely be safe because literally nothing bad would ever happen at the End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium.

The happy campers of End Zone began to introduce themselves to each other. Many old faces and some new picked up conversations that had lain dormant for a while but it was not all jolly at the camp.

Sad news was shared the next morning due to a couple of terrible accidents. At some point after dark Juliet must have tripped and fallen onto some bullets. It wasn't immediately clear where the bullets came from (though perhaps the shooting range may have been where she got them). Elsewhere on camp Silke must have been attacked by an animal of some sort - the working assumption was she had smuggled in a pet (against regulations) which then fatally injured her in the night. The bylaws of End Zone did require that justice be meted out even though these were clearly accidents.

A range of shocked residents responded with grief at the loss of two valued friends. Harry went straight for the analysis, noting Silke's long years of experience in End Zone and Juliet's high hit rate for finding miscreants. His call for everyone to add data and get voting was echoed by David. Nico heard that call and put his vote in for Dan early o the grounds of his close links to Rudy Giuliani. Pedro felt the safest option was the one he has chosen at every opportunity - to vote for Rob. Annette figured Harry could be a suspect if this was a targeting of accurate residents given his unique access to data. Other accusations included Guy aiming at Tom with a reciprocal tit for tat on Tom's behalf. Others figured quiet players might be worth looking at with Conor aiming at Raki and Alex identifying Ian.

More theories came in including Harry building a case against those who knew Juliet particularly well - suspecting Nat in this case. Hannah agreed and suggested Tom O but backtracked and instead went for Guy. A few other votes came in towards the end of the day but in the end, End Zone could not decide. Guy, Nat, and Harry all had a couple of nominations against them which meant nobody was found guilty of anything as the day ended.

More sad news the next day as well. It seemed that while doing his evening workouts, Pedro pushed too hard on a set of squats and exploded (though the teeth marks and claw scratches were tricky to explain though). He would be much missed by his Teammates. Later the same evening it Annette fell victim to a terrible mishap. She seemed to have gone for a late night swim but forgotten she was wearing her concrete boots,

With the loss of four residents, Tom O called out abstainers and non-voters as not being friends of End Zone's genuine residents. Nat announced his suspicions of Harry and Aidan who he felt were bandwagoning. Izzy came in with a nomination for Martin as a veteran who may have turned to the dark side. Tom O played the odds given Pedro was a teammate and had voted for Rob which meant Rob was less likely to be a good guy. Peter worried about the loss of several vocal people as a quiet village is a doomed one. Alex picked Nat out as an early vote could easily be a way to hide in plain sight. Alan suggested the loss of veterans could point to newer players attempting to wipe out their biggest threats.

Rob became a more significant target as Izzy followed Tom O's logic and picked him out. Aidan followed the thinking as well. BJ popped up with an accusation against Harry to put him in jeopardy following Raki's continuing suspicion. BJ coming in with an accusation like that also drew suspicion against him from Martin and Ian. Grace and others picked out Hannah as a possible villain, reading signs of collusion between her and Harry. With a large set of people receiving 1 vote, a couple on 2, it was the 3 for Rob which condemned him.

Following the vote, the security team at the End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium were dispatched to bring Rob in for questioning. Security located Rob at the Bowling Alley. Unfortunately, upon their arrival there was a terrible accident - Rob must have been startled when his name was called, slipped, and his head somehow ended up in the ball return - with fatal consequences. He was simply a Resident.

Two more awful accidents overnight. Tom O was preparing his evening meal when he fell onto a sharp knife. He must have struggled to get back up as he clearly fell onto it a number of times, with fatal consequences. He failed to shut his room door properly as at a later point in the evening an animal of some sort, presumably attracted by the smell of his food, chewed him quite significantly.

Harry was back to the drawing board given Tom O was one of his prime suspects yet was just a resident. Two groups trying to kill the same person was definitely something for End Zone to think about though. The coicidence was worrying to Sam and Izzy while Andrew explored whether it was a result of protection or not. BJ suggested the best villain strategy was to kill off someone who did not vote correctly so those Tom O suspected were unlikely to be villains. Peter voiced his suspicion of Hannah and Aidan for their voting patterns. Talk turned to tea with Peter, BJ, and Dan trading tea and coffee barbs. Sam spotted that several people in End Zone had managed to duck all suspicion so far - something suspicious in its own right.

Andrew recognised that Conor had been a little quiet so cast a vote in his direction. David had a similar approach, aiming at Alan. Nico said Dan was clearly guilty so kept up his pattern of voting for him. Dita came in with a vote for Nico because he's always suspicious. Alex came in with some weighty analysis. He suggested Aidan's pivotal vote for Rob might make him less suspicious because villains would prefer to keep a low profile. Similarly, Guy voting for Hannah on this day was sticking his neck out more than those who might bandwagon later. Alex ended up with Nico as his suspect as the repeated voting for Dan was plain sight activity. Shane agreed and came in with a vote for Nico. Suspicion was also directed towards Hannah as she and Nico found themselves in End Zone's sightlines. Aidan and Raki came in against Nico with the former suspecting a double act between Nico and Dan. Votes for Hannah also mounted up including Tom who believed Nico - not something he would ordinarly admit to. The votes were so close - 7 each were recorded as the verdict was about to come down. But then Alex withdrew his vote for Nico which meant Hannah was declared guilty.

Security tracked Hannah down at the archery field. She ran away straight across the field of fire where a terrible accident befell her. Curiously the first two arrows to strike her seemed to have no impact but the third, fired by a wealthy resident using silver tipped arrows fatally injured her. She then turned into some form of wolf creature before she died. All very strange. The important thing to remember though was that it was an accident as nothing bad ever happened at the End Zone Holidary Park and Funarium.

Two more awful accidents the next night though again they happened to the same person. Some sort of explosion took place in Peter's room. He must have left the gas on while making a cup of tea on his stove. As with Tom O, his remains were set upon by an animal of some kind. He would be much missed by his teammates.

Grace was saddened by the loss of Peter but celebrated Hannah's ending had been the earliest a Werewolf had ever been caught. Izzy noted Hannah had voted for Guy on day 1 and 2, suggesting an attempt to have a low profile. David targeted Aidan as it was clear they could not be on the same team. Harry agreed as he had twice voted for someone else when Hannah was vulnerable. A bandwagon formed. Nico figured Alex must be innocent and his vote change was what doomed Hannah. Shane was the key suspect other than Aidan with Alex and Harry aiming at him, to be joined by Aidan. Aidan was way ahead though as the evidence was just far too strong.

Aidan was found at the flower arranging tent doing some pruning. He calmly walked towards security but then tripped over a discarded flower pot and was tragically fatally injured by his own shears. Another resident to be much missed.

For the third night in a row it was two accidents involving the same person. Izzy had been staying in a room with advanced kitchen equipment so it must have been some kind of terrible cheese grating incident. As her room was near the shooting range, a high powered magnetic field must have drawn in a large number of stray bullets. A sad end for a resident.

Sam was first in to focus on Nico given his single-minded voting record. Sanketa threw shade at Martin and Harry. BJ felt guilty about suspecting Aidan but moved on to Shane who had been the only real alternative the day before. Harry crunched some numbers and came up with David as a prospect given he held such an incredible correct votes:votes against ratio yet had still managed to stay under the radar. Harry and Shane were key suspects along with David. Ian threw a vote David's way which prompted him to switch to Harry which helped sway the decision along with Raki and Grace.

Security tracked down Harry at the bar where he was enoying some of the fine selection of whiskies. He attempted to flee but in doing so sent his glass flying and slipped on his spilled beverage. This sent him tumbling full length onto another table where he was fatally impaled through the neck by a cocktail stirer. Curiously, in his death throes, Harry transformed into an animal of some kind. Interesting fact about the bar is that all its wares were made of solid silver.

The nightly accidents continued. Alan was suffocated as a result of a gas of some kind. He was likely working on some art in an insufficiently well ventilated area only to be overcome by the toxic fumes from the paint and ink. Another resident who tragically did not survive. Martin was ripped apart later the same night. The working assumption is his latest home brew had too much gas in it and he exploded as a result after drinking it (there were a number of bottle caps around which must have accounted for the claw marks). Strangely, his room also contained a recently used gas mask and a box labeled 'Bomb Making Equipment' (both presumably needed for brewing), along with a number of knives and firearms. He was clearly worried someone might stea his beer which was obviously unnecessary as nothing bad ever happened at the End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium.

Alex celebrated generally good outcomes with getting Harry and with Martin being taken out. Sanketa kicked off suspicions by looking at David for covering his tracked by switching his vote along with defending Martin. Nat agreed. While David himself suspected Shane as did Alex. Dita and Shane both felt Nico's continued targeting of Dan was suspect. Grace felt David more likely to be innocent having voted for both Harry and Hannah so in choosing between Shane and Nico of the suspects, went for Shane. Shane assessed David to be more likey to be guilty as he and Martin had both pursued low key voting strategies. Despite his reasoning, Shane found a pile on developing against him. Dan, BJ, and Raki all joined in which was enough to make him deemed guilty.

Shane was located by security at the athletics track. He showed impressive pace across the infield but sadly failed to spot that javelin practice was taking place so was skewered somewhere around the 50m line. As had happened on other occasions, he underwent some form of animal transformation. Maybe he would have survived if the javelin wasn't silver tipped.

Two more hideous nightly accidents. Sanketa had picked up an extremely strong set of bath salts at the spa but the fumes became too much and she collapsed, unfortunately landing on a set of bullets she must have placed on the floor. Later that night, David was torn apart somehow. A search of his room revealed a set of clothes with incredibly sharp tailoring and many concealed knives so it must have been some kind of wardrobe mishap. He also had a number of recently used firearms so may have had an illicit late night trip to the shooting range.

With some of the more suspicious people now out of the picture, those who remained had to reassess. Dan kicked off with a vote for Raki as a last minute vote on a bandwagon could have been an easy place to hide. Nat came in on that theory as well. Tom wondered whether it was time for the Shadow to reveal themselves given a smaller number of villains must remain. Discussion about the merits of the Shadow revealing tilted against the idea. Alex went for Sam as her voting for Nico would also prove he wasn't mafia if she turned out to be. Grace allied with Alex against Sam as did Raki. Conor noted that Raki could not be a wolf but could still be mafia. Raki still managed to draw votes from Dan, Nat, and BJ but a last minute change from Guy turned the tide against Sam.

Sam attempted to run away from security when found near the aquarium. She tripped over a passing turtle and fell into an adjacent fish tank with fatal consequences. It proved difficult to extract her as her pockets were filled with firearms and other assorted weaponry which made her coat extremely heavy.

More awful overnight news. BJ had been out walking in the grounds in his camouflage gear but must have stumbled into some thorn bushes (which would explain the scratches), stunning him, and leaving him open to attack by an animal. BJ's Shadowing days were behind him. Later that night there was an explosion in Tom's room. He appeared to have been preparing a potion or spell of some sort when something went fatally wrong. Spotted in his room was a copy of 90s smash hit Ebeneezer Goode and a book on Shamanic medicine.

It was quite a blow as Nat noted. Losing the Shadow and Shaman on one night was quite the fightback by the villains. Andrew lamented that the lucky streak was over. Conor peered closely at Raki as BJ had been accurate except for against Aidan in his accusations but Conor noted Raki had successfully voted against both mafioso and wolves. Alex figured Ian an interesting choice for suspicion given his quiet approach. Dan went for another quiet person in Dita which was supported by Raki. Grace addressed Nat's voting record, identifying a lot of misses so voted for him. Ian felt this a logical analysis. Nat found himself under serious suspicion with Alex switching to him and Dita voting for him out of self-preservation.

Nat was having a lovely time on the rollercoaster but alighted from the ride to speak to security. He crossed the track just as the ride set off again, with fatal consequences. A much missed resident.

Night proved tragic again. Grace was much taken by the animals at the End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium Petting Zoo that she must have taken one home before it panicked, with fatal consequences. A Shield had been set up outside the property but it was of no use against this kind of accident. The same evening, Guy was caught in a horrible snack related accident. He was enjoying a late night bowl of muesli and was pulled in by a strong currant, with fatal consequences. The two would definitely be missed by their Teammates.

Dan opened up with a vote against Dita for being quiet, followed by Raki. Conor picked on Ian for earlier voting patterns which may have been to protect wolves. Alex and Andrew agreed the evidence was compelling. The choice was between Ian and Dita, with Dita being the one picked out.

Security spotted her at the gift shop. When she turned to run, she crashed into a huge pile of memorabilia and ended up under an avalanche of cuddly toys, mostly made up of Funzy the Funtime Funarium Ferret (the mascot of the End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium), with fatal consequences. All those guns and knives in her pockets must have made it hard for her to escape.

Another awful (and completely plausible) nightly accident took place. Nico was accidentally torn apart while spending time at the End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium Culinary School. He had been trying out some baking techniques but had used too much yeast with explosive consequences. The claw and teeth marks were harder to explain but a perfectly rational explanation would surely emerge in time.

Conor focused on Ian and Andrew, picking the latter for his vote. Neither of the two had voted for a wolf while everyone else who remained had made a wolf vote at some point. Andrew agreed with the theory so voted for Ian. Sensing he may be under suspicion at this stage, Ian joined Conor in voting for Andrew. The day changed when Andrew revealed himself as the Shield. Without anyone else counter claiming it left everyone except Ian to vote him.

Ian was in the amusement park when challenged by security. He ran and took cover. Unfortunately it was in the shooting gallery where he was struck by a stray bullet (made of silver - only the finest at the End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium). As in some other cases, once struck he underwent a strange animal transformation before he died.

Campers were then told by Fun Central that a discussion with the Secuity Team had shown those behind all these awful incidents had been eliminated. Well not eliminated as that would be bad. Nothing bad ever happens at the End Zone Holiday Park and Funarium. Rather that all those involved had met with terrible accidents of their own. Residents could be assured they were safe again and free to enjoy the rest of their stay without fear. It was a great day for everyone who was still alive.

Disturbing stories in the End Zone press were circulating. The End Zone Observer declared "Observer investigation reveals firm called Management, Acquisitions, Funding and Investors Association buyng large swathes of town real estate". From the End Zone Herald: "Pools of blood and piles of bones found - police mystified". The End Zone Enquirer - "Howls about that? Local man hears strange noises following full moon". It certainly seemed like something was developing.

Yet more worrying coverage came in over time. The End Zone Gazette - "Are End Zone's new investors planning an underwater hotel? Gazette reporter told she'll 'sleep with the fishes' if she asks more questions". The End Zone Express - "It's Gunna Get Worse - police see no end to recent spate of random shootings". From the End Zone Enquireer - "Barking Mad - local resident claims 'pack of huge dogs' killing his sheep." Surely something had to be done.

Still more disturbing news - there was clearly trouble a-brewin'. Saturday's End Zone Enquirer - "Enquirer seures fashion scoop - reporter promised concrete boots." Saturday's End Zone News and Mail - "As the bodies pile up, EZNM calls on authorities to act". From Sunday's End Zone Messenger - "Bulletes flying, bodies being shredded - when will someone stop this madness?" From Monday's End Zone Guardian - "Authorities promise action following Guardian campaign". From Tuesday's End Zone Mirror - "End Zone local media sector continues to thrive, bucking national trends."

At last there was some action as the End Zone Courier reported "ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS! New securit measures to be introduced in End Zone! From this weekend, daily votes will take place to identify the perpetrators of the waves of villainy sweeping End Zone. Justice will be swift ad merciless."

The Residents of End Zone, both familiar and new introduced themselves to one another. The neighbourliness of the enclave clearly not dampened down by the menace that so clearly threatened an otherwise idyllic way of life. The Sunday papers though were full of bad news. From the End Zone Enquirer "SHAD'OH! HOW DID THEY GET ANNETTE? In a cruel blow for End Zone's residents, Annette was brutally slain last night, after completing a shadowing mission. It's difficult to tell what happened as there wasn't much left of her, but all indications are that she wsa attacked by a pack of large animals of some sort. RIP Annette". From the End Zone Tribune "WHY DID GUY HAVE TO DIE? End Zone's murder rate climbed even higher as veteran player Guy was cut down in a hail of bullets whil he slept. End Zone would miss him greatly."

The loss of the Shadow hit End Zone hard with mourners recognising the impact this had on their chances of surviving the current threats while speculating as to whom it was Annette had been trailing. Pedro kicked off analysis by advocating a vote for Harry or Rob as well as the prospect of securing a tie. For his part, Harry reflected on the data as Annette and Guy were both highly experienced and had a strong track record of successful voting. Silke pointed out that without a Justice, the tie strategy did not have a fallback. In the spirit of opposing the tying of votes, Juliet suggested Pedro as an early option for elimination. Izzy joined the fray to suggest it was experienced villains at hand and that the targeting of Annette and Guy was not likely to be random.

With little to go on, David aimed at eliminating a potential source of confusion with multiple Toms. Other suggestions also began to filter in. Alex focused on Nat for potentially being up and about during night time. Su-Lin followed Harry with a vote against Peter. With little to go on, a range of other voters appeared including Peter proposing Harry and various efforts to bring certainty to the Toms confusion. Daisy and Dita supported the growing momentum against Peter as the list of people under suspicion grew. Peter's defence attracted another vote, this time from Martin. While others had picked up a couple of nominations it was clear that Peter was to be eliminated.

"The End Zone Evening Telegraph broke the news. CANADIAN CAHILL CULLED. End Zone's only Canadian resident was cruelly killed tis afternoon after losing the public vote. The firing squad did their job quickly and effectively. A subsequent search of Peter's personal effects revealed him to be a resident. The villains are still out there!"

The next day's End Zone Today: "DITA'S DEADLY DEMISE. Fungire again echoed through the quiet, moonlit streets of End Zone last night. This time the victim was Dita, who tragically had only recently returned to End Zone." From the End Zone Review: "IT'S WAR! Gang warfare has now reared its ugly head in End Zone. While it has appeared for some time that two different factions were stalking our streets, up until now they had not turned on each other. That shaky truce ended last night when Su-Lin was torn apart in a vicious attack. It appears she had just returned home when the attack happened and a search of the scene revealed she was carrying a machine gun that had recently been fired. Further examination made clear that she was a high ranking member of a criminal gang of some sort."

The killings brought fevered speculation as to the motivations behind the attacks. Harry suggested, the two villain groups had both gone after people who had been on the anti-Peter bandwagon which meant both had used similar thought processes. Rob proposed it was an effort by villains to confuse. Juliet backed up this line of thinking by suggesting it was a strategy shift after the early speculation had seen the groups target particularly accurate voters amongst End Zone's residents and possibly meaning an accurate voter was amongst the villains. Adam speulated that none of the remaining people who had voted against Peter were likely to be villains as bandwagons typically get formed by residents.

While discussion of whisky and the challenges of tracking down villains dominated the airwaves, it was Nico who burst in with a vote to start the ball rolling. He picked out one of the Peter bandwagon in the form of Daisy but it was not long before a vote against him came back in through Grace. BJ suggested Pedro as his early accusation of Harry was too convenient, with everyone potentially suspecting him. Silke remained focused on Alex while Tom O suspected a silent villain so highlighted Shane. Alex and Silke identified the need to generate more data and to engineer a situation where there was enough information unless villain groups killed each other, leading to team-mates outnumbering villains.

The voting was close, with Andrew, Daisy, Nico, Shane, and Tom O all receiving multiple votes. The End Zone Evening Standard broke the news: "SHANE SLAIN AGAIN. Following a knife edge vote this afternoon, veteran End Zoner Shane was found gilty. The highly accurate markspersons in End Zone's firing squad carried out the sentence immediately, and effectively. Acursory background check revealed that, appropriately for someone who had been a pillar of the community during previous struggles, Shane was, once again a resident."

The End Zone Express came up with the shocking news the next day. "BJ THE VICTIM IN BIZARRE DOUBLE MURDER. Tragedy struck again in End Zone last night, with another two killings. The only difference this time - there was only one victim. This leaves us no closer to identifying the villains haunting End Zone, but one thing is abundantly clear - they all saw BJ saw a significant threat. While forensic teams remain on the scene, early reports suggest that a group of vilains burst into BJ's house after dark and showered every inch of it with shells. It's highly unlikely he survived that attack, but that is also irrelevant, as sometime later, a separate pack of miscreants arrived and tore what remained of him to pieces."

Residents didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Daisy noted the tragedy for BJ but also the hilarity of what happened to BJ. Rob noted it was the first time a double attack on the same person had ever happened in End Zone and that he was unsurprised it was BJ it happened to. The similarity of villainous thinking was spotted by Harry and Silke while Sam suggested the baddies had seen BJ as a threat. Pedro analysed that the action felt more strategically coherent than previously, perhaps thanks to greater availability of data and a more macro strategy from the antagonists. Harry pointed out that BJ didn't have much of an identifiable track record of data behind him given his tendency to be under threat of elimination early on.

Andy popped up after a bit of a cold to target a vote at Harry for steering two early eliminations of innocents. David's concern over the quiet people led to him nominating Ian. He was joined by Tom O who spoke up in favour of needing more voting and reasoning made public. Hannah, Sanketa, and Andrew between them seemed to find ways to target each other. Juliet suggested Martin as someone with a strong track record yet abstaining the previous day. Harry's continued seach for an experienced villain saw him suggest Rob as a potential villainous mastermind. Alex chimed in to support the idea of experience within both the villain groups. Nico came under fire from Adam, Clara, and Martin all of whom were suspicious of his minimalist reasoning for voting to date. Debate about the merits of nominations being spread too thinly was sparked by Daisy who was concerned about the possibility of manipulation at low numbers of votes for any one person. Izzy pointed out that bandwagoning can drive bad outcomes but also that being thinly spread was a risk - easy to go too wrong in either direction.

Andrew drew further votes including from Conor while Pedro came under suspicion from Alan. Nico and Andrew appeared under greatest suspicion until a last minute change of heart from Grace saw her withdraw her accusation against Nico which meant it was Andrew who was deemed guilty. From the End Zone Evening Telegraph: "ADIEU ANDREW. A last minute switch in today's poll saw Andrew found guilty, avoiding a tie break situation and allowing End Zoners to continue their quest to root out villains. End Zone's trusty firing squad were as accurate as always. Following a search of Andrew's personal effects, it transpired the villain hunt had not been as accurate. Despite accuations to the contrary, Andrew was, in fact, a resident."

Bad news came through overnight. From the End Zone Herald: "ALAN DRAWS HIS LAST BREATH. In a cruel twist of fate, shortly after announcing the publication of his long awaited memoirs, long term End Zone resident Alan was murdered last night. It appears a unknown number of heavily armed assailants burst into his house after dark and shot him multiple times. He will be very much missed, especially by his Teammates." From the End Zone Mercury: "THE WAR GOES ON. The bitter turf war between rival gangs raging in End Zone claimed another victim last night as Juliet was killed. She was taken just outside her house, having seemingly returned from a late night mission and was an easy target as she was weighed down by a number of firearms. Whatever attacked her showed no mercy - she was swiftly torn apart before she could fire a shot."

Losing a Team Mate was a sad blow for End Zone though the vendetta the Werewolves seemed to have against the Mafia was welcome. Any questions of collusion between the two groups were clearly put to rest by Su-Lin's killing while thought turned to whether it was an advantage or not for villain groups to attack each other. Grace pointed out that the surviving group should focus on any clues as to whether Alan was trying to protect someone he might have known to be a Team Mate. She also recognised that Conor's late arrival into the voting fray had ensured Andrew's demise while ensuring Nico kept alive. Pedro suggested there had to be experienced villainy at hand but also someone who knew some of the victims well. On that basis and with his own personal inclinations, it was time to vote for Rob. Silke was suspected by Nico and Alex given her veteran status. Quiet members also drew suspicion including from David who voted again for Ian. Harry pointed out that Izzy had twice voted for Juliet making it unlikely she was a mobster. With Rob and Pedro as proposed voting options, Harry went for Pedro. On the experienced participant suggestion, Tom O argued for Silke. Votes for Nico themselves came under suspicion - in particular those of Grace and Adam. With a few suspects in the mix until the final few minute sof the voting day, a sudden surge in votes for Pedro changed the complexion. The rush of votes condemned him.

From the End Zone Evening Standard: "END ZONE VOTES FOR PEDRO. Following a sudden swing at the end of today's voting, End Zone found Pedro guilty of the heinous crimes that have been taking place. As ever, the crack shots in End Zone's firing squad were highly accurate and the sentence carried out swiftly. After a spell away, Pedro had recently returned to End Zone where he lived, as he alwayd had done, as a resident."

Overnight news came in from the End Zone Clarion. "IZZY IS NO MORE. Long term End Zone resident Izy was tragically cut down last night. Reports were still coming in as the Clarion went to press, but it appears a number of gun toting goons broke into her house in the dead of night and proceeded to cover every inch of the property with bullets. Izzy was left with no chance - another resident who will be greatly missed." The news from teh End Zone Post mentioned "STRIKE THREE. The astonishing run of gang related murders in End Zone continued last night with Alex the victim this time. In common with other similar incidents, it appears he was surprised on his return from some form of nighttime nefarious activity. Whoever or whatever was laying in wait for him wasted no time in tearing him apart, leaving a pile of bloody remains alongside a number of recently fired weapons Alex had on his person. Is this the last we'll see of his mob? Only time will tell."

End Zone was in a state of disbelief that Werewolves had so effectively taken on the Mafia with three kills. Daisy suggested it could not be coincedence while Rob thought it incredible wolfing. The killing of Alex gave End Zone more insight into the villain groups and some of the arguments that had taken place to date with Sanketa pointing out that Silke had been at odds with Alex for a while. Sam made the assumpion that an experienced mafia head like Alex likely had a counterpart on the Werewolf side. Grace scoured those who had piled on against Pedro for potential villains, sparking a bit of a back and forth with Nico who was also nominated for elimination by Conor, Adam, Tom, and Clara. Harry put forward the idea that the most likely veteran wolf candidate was Rob and at the other end of the scale, a completely silent villain was not impossible. Grace remained a focus of suspicion from Nico, Hannah, Martin, and Silke. Although there were some suspicions elsewhere, it was Nico and Grace who were deemed most likely to be villains.

Breaking news from the End Zone Evening Telegraph: "NICO'S NUMBER'S UP. After the run of brutal murders continued last night, End Zone has once again sought justice and has identified a guilty party - this time it was Nico. Following the vote, End Zone's firing squad quickly did the rest. Clearly in the eyes of a number of residents, Nico had been unable to shake off the lingering suspicion that his links to villainy from a previous spell in End Zone remained. On this occasion though, he had returned to his former life as a resident."

News from the same paper the next day: "END ZONE MURDER RATE DROPS BY 50%. Thevillains terrorising End Zone claimed another victim last night, as Harry subbumbed to his wounds after being subjeted to a savage attack. While he had been around End Zone since its inception, this ws the firs ttime Harry had lived in the town and, sadly, his time here as a resident was short. It appears he had spent the evening reviewing messages he had exchanged with his Teammates that afternoon, before an unknown number of assailants burst in and tore him to shreds."

The loss of another Team Mate was a worrying sign for End Zone residents but the lack of a kill by any mobsters came as a relief. Andy picked up on Harry's last actions and proposed Rob as a target for elimination. Quiet residents also drew focus with David suspecting Raki, Sanketa taking aim at Ian, and Rob suggesting Tom. Tom O remained suspicious of Silke not least due to Pedro's elimination being sparked in part by a change of heart from Alex in his scuffle with Silke. Tom O hypothesised that Silke, Rob, Martin, Conor, Sanketa, Andy, Adam, Tom, David, and Clara were all wolves...

The humour helped the tension but there were still plenty of villains to find. Hannah accused Clara on the grounds that she tended to vote late and for residents but Clara herself along with Sam figured Hannah was a villain. Rob switched his accusation to Hannah for self-preservation after Tom O joined Andy in proposing him for elimination. Daisy chimed in to vote for Rob while Sanketa had a last minute change of heart and went for Hannah.

End Zone Evening News: "HANNAH'S HUNG OUT TO DRY. After another burst of late voting, End Zone continues its search for justice by selecting Hannah to be eliminated. The firing squad wasted no time in delivering the will of the peple. Hannah was relatively new to End Zone but was a valued resident in the community."

The Saturday papers came out slightly later than usual. End Zone Record: "DAISY'S DAYS ARE OVER. Another night, another body shredded. The villains tearing End Zoners limb from limb by night are nothing if not efficient. This time the victim was Daisy - a veteran End Zoner who deserved a better fate than being set upon while she slpt. There were also reports during the night of another attack elsewhere in town. Lots of shots were heard, but there was no evidence of them finding a target."

The seeming confirmation that there was another mobster after all drew consternation but praise for The Shield from Tom O for successfully protecting someone. Concern over the vote for Hannah the night before drew some self-reflection. Silke figured it likely that Rob was a resident though his uber-wolf status meant anything remained possible. Martin suggested that Rob's vote switch to save his own skin was understandable but Sanketa's switch to push Hannah out of reach was very questionable. Andy weighed in to critique the competence of the remaining mobster then recognised that could be a comment which could easily get him killed. Tom O argued for Silke as a villain given she did not put forward a name in the tense finale the previous day. Sanketa supported the theory, suggesting the possibility of Silke and the Silent Pack. Tom O and Sam discussed the possibility that the last mobster was one of the really quiet ones and had simply forgotten to go on a killing spree before reviving their attack last night.

Silke came back with some analysis. She proposed Nat as the final mobster as the early vote by Alex for him could have been a risky but bold ploy. Silke also argued for Rob as a Werewolf on the grounds that his comments about villains in the Peter voting group could only have been made if he knew there were no wolves amongst those voters. Along with Rob, she suggested the possibility of Sanketa as a fellow wolf along with perhaps Grace and or Adam. For his part, Rob suggested focus should remain on the quiet players which Clara agreed with. Voting began to tilt the possibilities one way then the other. Despite Andy, Adam, and Silke all suspecting Rob, his was not the only name in the fray. Silke, Raki, and Grace were all under suspicion. With Conor, Martin, and Clara believing Grace to be guilty, Rob joined to ensure the vote did not focus on himself.

End Zone Herald Evening Edition: "GRACE'S RACE IS RUN. Following a tense series of late votes, End Zone has continud its search for justice with Grace being identified as the guilty party. End Zone's hard working firing squad don't get weekends off - if they resent it, it didn't show in their performance, which was accurate as always. In common with other inhabitants of End Zone, Grace had recently returned from a period away. We at the Herald are deeply concerned that other expats will be reluctant to return if they see residents such as Grace being so harshly treated."

Next morning from the End Zone Sunday Express: "MARTIN'S MULTIPLE MURDER. End Zone saw its second unusual double murder last night, with veteran End Zoner Martin the victim this time. There were startling similarities to the bizarre killing of BJ earlier this week - it apperas as if Martin was surprised at home, firstly by a hail of bullets and, sometime later, secondly by being torn apart. He will be very much missed, especially by his Teammates."

Some of the earlier theories began to come under scrutiny but Rob offered up a quiet people categorisation including super quiet people such as Raki and Ian, quiet people such as Tom S, and recent quietness from Nat. Sanketa suggested Nat to be the one who stood out the most. David continued his focus on Raki which Rob supported as did Andy while Nat accused Ian. Tom O analysed the voting patterns and proposed villainy amongst Silke, Conor, and Rob. Adam pointed out that even if the group caught a sleepy wolf it might not offer up much new information. He plumped for Rob as a likely villain. Ian popped up out of nowhere with a vote for Nat but when questioned by Andy did not come up with reasoning. It looked as though the voting was drifting somewhat when Silke and Conor made a move. The pair announced themselves as the two remaining Team Mates.

Remaining End Zoners generally believed the two of them. They suggested voting for Adam. Others piled in to support which pushed his tally for elimination above Raki's. The news from the End Zone Evening Star: "WOULD YOU ADAM AND EVE IT' In unpecedented scenes this afternoon, End Zone's teammates outed themselves, causing a decisive switch in voting, which saw Adam found guilty of being one of the villains tormenting End Zone. Despite being paid double time for working on a Sunday, the firing squad resisted the temptation to go slow, with justice being served quickly and efficiently. This is not new territory for Adam - he has been found guilty in End Zone on previous ocacsions. In the majority of those cases he was exonerated as an innocent resident, as he has been again this time."

News overnight from the End Zone Mercury: "BAD NIGHT FOR NAT. End Zone's murder rate continued to climb last night, as another innocent victim was set upon - this time it was Nat. It seems a number of creatures burst into his home while he was sleeping and ripped him apart. Nat was relatively new in End Zone, but was nonetheless a valued resident." Separately from the End Zone Sun: "IT'S PAYBACK TIME. The gang warefare in End Zone took a strange new twist last night. We've been aware for some time that there were two gangs prowling our streets - one prefers to use gunss, the other brute force. So far, only the gun toting mob had suffered losses, but that changed last night. At some point, after returning from a kill, one of the other gan was surprised - the result, one dead werewolf. Given the creature was in its night form, identification was difficult but, after a lengthy search of the victim's house, police came up with a name. Rob."

Sam voiced the group's pleasure at seeing a Werewolf finally taken out even if had been the mob who did it. There was also relief that the two Team Mates had remained alive overnight even if they had picked the wrong person to eliminate. Andy chimed in with an accusation against Ian for mysteriously popping up to accuse Nat of being a wrong'un. Sanketa picked Tom as a potential villain given his experience and lack of vocal engagement. It prompted Tom to chip in a vote for Ian amidst general concern of villainy amongst the quietest members. Silke and Conor decided to vote for Clara as she had twice voted with Rob in a tight elimination race where he could have been eliminated. It was compelling enough for Tom to switch his vote to join the Team Mates against Clara. Tom O found it hard to believe Silke's team mate status but grudgingly accepted it.

Sam decided it was Tom who needed to be eliminated. He appeared to be the main alternative to Clara in the elimination stakes as Sanketa and Clara turned on him, followed by Ian. It as extremely tense as the remaining End Zoners picked over all the possibiltiies and with Clara just ahead in the polls. She made an announcement - she announced that she was a medic. The group had only moments to decide who to switch to and decided upon Sam.

Breaking news: "MANY LOCAL JOURNALISTS PERISH IN MASS OUTBREAK OF HEART FAILURE. From the End Zone Evening Telegraph: "THAT'S SAMAZING. This has to be the most dramatic turn of events since the Helsinki incident in 1919 and we all remember how that turned out. In a stunning shift, a late voting swing saw Sam condemned as the guilty party in End Zone's ongoing crime wave. Justice was dispensed quickly as always by End Zone's trusty firing squad. Unusally for a condemned victim, Sam took the time to offer marksmanship advice to her executioners. After all, if there's one thing mobsters know how to do, it's shoot straight."

Overnight news: "TERRIBLE FATE FOR A TEAMMATE. End Zone suffered a further blow last night as another resident was torn to pieces. This time the victim was veteran resident Silke. Having revealed herself to be a teammate some days ago, she was always likely to be a target and the wolves finally caught up with her, showing no mercy. She played a huge role in the defence of End Zone and will be very much missed. It was otherwise a quiet night."

Andy led the analysis off by questioning Clara's medic claim while Conor asked for the Shaman to reveal. Conor felt that Tom O's previous battles with Rob made him a likely resident along with Raki and Clara. David felt Clara's claim had to be true as it had gone unchallenged. Conor accused Sanketa with few others left to pick from. Tom vowed to vote with Conor whichever way that vote went. Tom O found a suspicious vote from Sanketa against Hannah which had come in after Daisy had put Rob on the chopping block. Andy found it hard to look past Ian given his suspicious engagement. Tom O spotted that Andy had voted twice for Rob which left Sanketa and Ian as suspects, leaning more towards Ian. Conor though felt it was Sanketa who was the more likely villain and with his lead, others followed though she and Ian argued for Tom. Ian alluded to having a medic role which helped confirm votes heading towards Sanketa.

From the End Zone Evening Telegraph: "FIRING SQUAD TAKES TWO ATTEMPTS. Following another frantic day of voting, End Zoners concluded in a landslide that Sanketa was guilty of villany. End Zone's ever reliable firing squad stepped up to serve the sentence, but she somehow survied their first attempt. Fortunately, the firing squad keep a stock of silver bullets for ceremonial occasions - they tried again using those and were successful. Another Werewolf has been slain."

Overnight from the End Zone Enquirer: "SHAMAN = DEADMAN. Tragedy struck again in End Zone last night with another resident subject to a brutal attack. The wolves were clearly angry at the loss of one of their own and managed to track down the one person who could hold them off - Tom O, the Shaman. His powers were keeping another resident safe and he had no defence when the wolves burst in and ripped him apart."

Andy again kicked off the analysis by recognising that of the 5 people still standing, a wolf had to be present amongst Tom, David, and Raki. David's candidates were Ian, Andy, and Raki. Tom pointed out some of the earlier voting where Ian had been voted for by Sanketa, suggesting it was less likely he was in cahoots with her. Conor questioned David on his pursuit of Raki. David in turn highlighted Ian's trust of Sanketa. Ian claimed he had mistakenly thought he had saved her early in the proceedings. Voting tilted towards Ian with Tom also in the frame. Ian himself was a little too late to the ballot box.

From the End Zone Evening Staf: "IAN GOES OUT ON HIS SHIELD. End Zone's quest for justice continued this evening with a further attempt to ensnare a guilty party. This time Ian ws identified as a likely villain and duly sentenced. After yesterday's incident, the firing squad made no mistake today - Ian's Shield was no match for their bullets, despite having been effective in stopping a previous Mafia attack."

Overnight from the End Zone Messenger: "THE END OF ANDY. The Wolves in End Zone showed again last night that they refuse to go quietly as they claimed another victim. This time Andy was the unfortunate resident on the receiving end, as he was set upon at home and ripped to pieces."

Options during the day were briefly discussed by Tom and David but Conor was pretty clear in his accusation against Clara. David and Tom came in to support him given the evidence which showed that Clara's claim of being a medic had to be false. The chutzpah shown by Clara was applauded all round.

From the End Zone Evening Telegraph: "CLARA'S ROLE IS CLARIFIED. End Zoners took swift and decisive action today in their quest for justice, quickly identifying Clara as being one of the villains picking off End Zone's residents each night. Given the strength of suspicion surrounding her recent behaviour, End Zone's trusty firing squad once again utilised their ceremonial silver bullets. It was a good job they did, as Clara was indeed a werewolf. End Zoners can sleep a little easier tonight, but we at the Evening Telegraph suspect the battle is not over yet."

From the End Zone Star the next morning: "WAIT, ANOTHER LATE TEAMMATE, THAT'S NOT GREAT. Following the recent success of End Zone in locating villains, some had begun to think the time of fear in End Zone was at an end. Tragically they were proven wrong last night. End Zone's final teammate Conor was relaxing peacefully at home when someone (or something= launched a ferocious assault, leaving very little of him behind."

David voted immediately for Raki in the hope he was the final wolf. Tom was unsure and felt all alone all of a sudden. He announced a vote for David but had immediate second thoughts and went for Raki. Raki for the first time in the proceedings came up with a nomination of his own - for David. But with just the 3 of them left, he was out-voted.

From the End Zone Sun: FREEDOM FOR END ZONE. End Zone finally go the news it was waiting for today, as its weeks of torment were at long last brought to a close. Following Raki's reappearance this morning, there were some tense moments and a crucial vote swing before he was eventually found guilty of villainy. End Zone's ever reliable firing squad weren't messing around today, going straight for the ceremonial silver bullets. And they were right to do so - no other way to bring down a Werewolf. We at the Sun offer our warmest congratulations to surviving residents David and Tom on securing a major win and to all residents for the part they've played in securing End Zone's future."

It was fair warning. A new sherrif had arrived in town and he wasn't gonna be standing for any nonsense. The sherrif had no qualms whether someone was mafia, a werewolf, or just a plain ole resident, anyone around when the shootout started would receive no mercy. The sherrif called for all folks in End Zone to be nice and respectful but nobody was to break curfew - night time activity was clearly a sign of a scoundrel.

Introductions flowed s the Residents reaquainted themselves with one another. Many familiar faces, the odd new one. With a wider array of businesses having been set up as people in End Zone began to look for creative ways to pass the various lockdowns, there were plenty of offers of commerce and sales. Perhaps a little bit of optimism though anyone who had been in End Zone for long would know that optimism does not last.

It was of course a dark day when dawn broke. Evil was living amongst the residents. Folks would be wanting to pay their respects to their fellow resident, Alex who had been ripped apart from head to toe during the dark of night. Some other folks had also stalked the night but for some reason it seemed they had not been able to hit their mark despite some empty bullet casings.

Various messages encouraging Alex to rest in peace kicked off the day. Alan was first in with analysis of the bullet casings, offering the thought they either went for Alex or they missed their victim. Martin posited that perhaps the Shield had saved someone. Doug offered limerick thoughts:
Alex has run out of time
He's been cut down in his Prime
Though at first we might miss
We'll find who did this
And avenge this terrible crime

Silke picked up the possibilty of team-mates working together to help End Zone and also the risk of accidentally targeting them for justice so offered the idea of outing themselves if they looked at risk of being voted to elimination. Speculation turned to who the Shield may have been protecting - perhaps themelves? The chances of a successful Shield protection seemed long but perhaps it was great work in fact. Adam was the first to accuse - targeting Silke who had seemed a little over eager to present herself a a Resident. Andrew agreed. Speculation also focussed on BJ. His lack of luck previously had been noted so Alan and Conor suggested voting for him this time. Silke disagreed and hashtagged #saveBJ. BJ himself picked out a name at random and called for Sam to be eliminated.

With various ideas beginning to float around, a couple of votes began to sharpen up. Despite earlier suspicions, Andrew named Lottie. Juliet picked Nico for being quiet. Sam and Sanketa both went after Silke. Annette picked up the old Pedro strategy and aimed at Rob. Doug proposed Izzy. A few more names came in but eventually it tilted towards Silke with most others only being selected once.

It was sundown. The sherrif's trusty six shooter did the job. He was known as a dead-eye shot so he went for the eyes. End Zone did though know for sure that her only need was a castket and that she was in fact just a good ole Resident.

Curse those varmints. They struck in the dead of night while y'all good folks were sleeping. A group of bandits mobbed together and gunned down poor ole Shane. His Team Mates would no doubt be joining the mourning. Seemed pretty clear though that one of them mobster types did not make it home afterwards. Some other group must have ambushed Nico on the ways home and bit him clean dead.

There was a mixture of reactions. The loss of Shane was saddening but the loss to the mobsters of Nico did amuse quite a few. Juliet came out with an accusation first, looking at those who had voted Silke and in particular Sanketa and Adam. Doug dropped a copule of limericks:
We thought we were being so wise
In thinking Silke's protests were lies
We were mistake
But by then she'd been taken
By the sherrif and shot in her eyes

There once was a Team Mate named Shane
Who by mobsteres was brutally slain
We must get those Wise Guys
And see through their disguise
To ensure he did not die in vain

When we found out that Nico had died
Some villagers broke down and cried
But then he turned out he was in the Mafia, which made us all feel better about it

Juliet suspected Conor, picking out suspicion from his words. Su-Lin weighed in to support her. Sanketa focussed her suspicion back towards Juliet. While there were other suspects, Conor's name came up again this time via Sam though Juliet also had another focus in her in the form of Adam. Clara and Raki both picked up on Conor. A surge in nominations for Andrew nearly put him up for justice but in the end it there was a majority for Conor. That boy was hitching his wagon and heading out of town. Best to waylay him and fire that thing. It was easy to see why he was fixing to depart, no doubt he wanted to take some of his ill gotten Mafia gains to some place less law abiding.

End Zone was hurt overnight in losing two good souls. It might not have been clear just how Alan's ways worked but his Shamanic powers cearly were not match for bullets. A treasured Team Mate also went down. Peter was ripped apart spleen first by some diabolical monsters.

It was clearly a difficult day for End Zone having lost two valuable members of society as Annette and Sam both acknowledged. David offered the thought that there was no late vote switching to save Conor which could have meant mafia members had already voted though Juliet suggested there may have been votes for Andrew amongst mobsters. David found himself under suspicion for trying to get to a tie - perhaps seen as being a way to save Conor. Annette voted early for Adam given his vote against Juliet the day previously. Doug offered thoughts:
We've set a new personal best
With our killing of Conor success
By not killing our own
An improvement we've shown
Now we must get all the rest

Peter was part of a team
His key contributors unseen
But he's sadly no more
As wolves broke down the door
And ripped apart from his spleen

Alan's shamanic spell
Somehow the wolves would repel
But it's no help at all
When the Mafia call
Tore his body apart with their shells

Sam named Izzy as suspect for trying to defend Conor the previous day. Nat and Su-Lin concurred along with Martin and Tom. Adam remained a suspect, not least for Andrew but the numbers were growing against Izzy. The two bandwagons were the only real show in town and there were big numbers for Izzy. Best be ridding this town of her by shooting her down where she stands. A shame to get rid of a loyal Resident like that but that's just the way the cards fall.

This nightly violence could not be tolerated. All had to track down whoever blasted Rob overnight, gunning down a respected Resident in his sleep. Then whatever did that to Juliet gots to be banished from this land forever. A Team Mate like her had no business being clawed so savagely.

First up were votes for Sanketa from Sam and Adam. Then Doug chimed in:
Izzy has met a cruel end
Faced charges she could not defend
We found out in due time
Innocent of the crime
Let's make sure this does not start a trend

Juliet was a valued Team Mate
At spotting mobsters she was great
But she never saw
The wolves had her door
And now she is tragically late

In End Zone Rob seemed to thrive
He was hoping for win number five
But that's all in doubt
Since the mob took him out
Killing wolves keeps his dream alive

Doug also put up a voting tracker to show who had voted for whom in previous rounds. The voting record brought in suspicions of some of those who had flown under the radar to date. Despite that, it was Sanketa who came under suspicion with a range of votes directed her way. Adam was the other chief suspect. The votes were tied heading into the last few minutes when Clara changed her vote from Sanketa to Adam. That sealed his fate. It was a clear and righteous decision by End Zone. Folks were gonna have to posse up to bring this one down but they had enough ammo amongst them to take him down and rid themselves of this Mafia outlaw.

Seemed no law abiding folk were truly safe though. Even those law abiding folk who did so much for the community like the Shield couldn't stop the likes of the beasts living in End Zone. Poor Daisy was ripped won, cut apart by cruel violence.

The loss of Daisy was felt but the lack of activity by the Mafia did bring some hope. Doug struck up a chord: Adam was not what he seemed
With other mobsters he was teamed
But we took him down
And drove them from our town
Now the wolves maybe our only fields

Daisy's role was concealed
To the Mafia she'd never yield
But she couldn't hold back
A wolfie attack
And finally laid down her Shield

Doug also praised End Zone for getting another mobster and offered an updated vote record. Early votes came in from Andrew for Lottie and from Sanketa for Sam. Voting began to sprinkle across the remaining End Zoners with no obvious candidates for elimination but Lottie picked up a second nomination from Hannah and Sanketa found herself with two accusations as well. More votes for Sanketa including from Lottie tipped things against her and with that End Zone could remove the presence of Sanketa just leaving the question of what to do with her residence and the other belongings a decent law abiding person like her would have.

It was calamity overnight though. End Zone lost that honorable agent of the law, Andrew. His good work in the Shadows was no more, with not much left of him to pity. The guns were also far from silent during the night, End Zone lost a good Team-Mate in Clara.

There was a sense of shock amongst the End Zoners not only at losing the Shadow but also the realisation that the Mafia were still around. David led the charge along with Nat - both selecting Lottie for justice. Doug piped up:
Suspicions on Sanketa fell
Which she was unable to quell
But we got it wrong
And must come back strong
To send wolves and mobsters to hell

Andrew kept his profile low
For reasons that we all now know
But the wolves caught his scent
And he could not prevent
Them shredding our loyal Shadow

Clara saved us on Sunday
Stopped a mobster from getting away
But the mob don't forget
They came for their debt
Took her down with some brutal gunplay

It seemed Lottie was the primary suspect with all the early fingers pointing her way. Doug parsed Andrew's comments and found a track record that also suggested Lottie. Eventually a couple of people went for Sam but it was a clear and fair choice of Lottie. She had to go. For good. Courtesy of some of End Zone's finest ammunition suppliers. Clear as day that End Zone needed that quality of firepower given Lottie was a champion shot herself after all that Mafia training.

Overnight, End Zone lost another law abiding Resident in Martin, clawed in the heart by ungodly beasts. Sam was first up, ofering suspicion of Annette and Su-Lin. Annette herself cast a net including Sam, Doug, and BJ as well as possibly someone amongst the newer faces in town. Doug knew words would matter:
The Shadow's concluding post
Said vote for Lottie the most
We did as he asked
She was duly unmasked
Surely now all the mob are ghosts?

Martin brewed End Zone's best beer
Served to all with good cheer
But the wolves have called time
It's a most heinous crime
We must kill them or else live in fear

David voiced a theory that wolves were killing those who voted for either Mafia or Residents. Hannah came in with an early vote, directed at Su-Lin. Other votes from Tom for Guy and from BJ for David were followed quickly by a vote from Doug for Sam. It looked like Su-Lin and Sam were in the crosshairs this time round. The tide was turning against Sam until she revealed she was a Team Mate. Votes switched away from her as Nat and Annette both changed their minds late on. With Sam's vote numbers reduced, it was Su-Lin who who faced justice. If End Zone was going to take down Su-Lin, it would need to be with silver bullets as after all, nothing much else would have taken out a Werewolf.

It was bad news overnight though. Hannah was struck down in the night by the foulest of creatures. Some kinds of razor sharp claws and fangs meant she met her end.

Doug praised Hannah's diligence in taking out Su-Lin but it seemed suspicion had now dropped entirely from Sam. Doug identified Guy as a suspect for a late vote which may have been aimed at saving Su-Lin. Nat came to the same conclusion. Annette went for BJ. Doug spoke:
The wolves have been on the attack
Su-Lin was part of their pack
We made a choice
Caught her out - let's rejoice
Now we're going to take End Zone back

Hannah must have great eye sight
As so many of her votes were right
For the wolves to survive
She could not be alive
So they ripped her apart in the night

Tom picked up the thread of votes for Guy given End Zone had new information with Su-Lin's elimination. David and Raki supported. Annette figured it looked like a Doug-led pile on against Guy. The pile-on remained in place though and End Zone could get some real good hooks into Guy to get a close look when he stopped squirming. End Zone had found itself a Resident.

Overnight another law abiding Resident was gone. Nat had been left with deep bite marks on what remained of his head. Sam suggested Raki. Doug knew what to say:
When End Zone voted for Guy
He found himself asking why?
Not guilty? No doubt
As we later found out
We must let no more villagers die

In End Zone newly arrived
For nine days Nat had survived
Then the wolves came for him
He was torn limb from limb
Of his presence we are now deprived

Doug delivered some statistical analysis which had Raki at the head of the pack but argument from BJ against Annette swayed Sam. Annette's counter arguments brought David on board and it looked like it would be between BJ and Annette for the elinination. Except Annette made a bold move and withdrew her vote. Nobody reacted though and it meant she was up for the chop. There was no need for silver bullets this time as End Zone had taken aim at a Resident.

It was a spooky night with many ghostly apparitions but no killings. Doug waxed lyrically:
A bold End Zoner named Annette
Made a sacrifice we won't forget
She laid down her life
To try and end strife
End Zone is greatly in her debt

Sam started the voting patterns by aiming at Doug. He in turn accused Raki, joined by Tom and BJ. There was not a huge amount more to it which means Raki had been condemned. No matter that he was a law abiding citizen.

There was a lot of nocturnal activity with ghostly haunting continuing. Something else was not sleeping that night though and it must have crept up on David to gouge him brutally to death.

Sam recognised she may be the only resident left. She voted for Doug. Tom declared he was also a resident and voted for Doug. The poet merely said:
Raki lost a tight vote
As End Zone becomes more cutthroat
His time here was done
When The Boss fired his gun
The wolves may be starting to gloat

David fought hard for his cause
Sought villains with barely a pause
But he could not survive
When the wolf pack arrived
With a barrage of growls, teeth and claws

Doug voted for Sam. Tom had a change of heart and also voted for Sam.

In this one horse enclave of ours named End Zone, sometimes it's do or die. End Zone really did just have one horse, well folks, the sherrif just would not let Sam take it as he would be riding out once Sam had been eliminated as a Team-Mate and the enclave belonged to Doug, BJ, and Tom. Doug had the last words:
Sam's the last still whole
But sadly has lost today's poll
It's been lots of fun
But the werewolves have won
End Zone is under our control

Greetings Sportsfans!!! After all the speculation about more Werewolf action in End Zone there was finally confirmation of agreement between Management and the Union for Game 4 of RBB Werewolf. It was announced as live and exclusive on Wolf Sports 8 - The Ocho - beaming live to homes straight from End Zone with all the action, excitement, and murder being just as gripping as ever.

So Jim, looking at the lead-in to good wholesome sport of watching folk be killed mercilessly by Werewolves, the questions were all about the End Zone bubble. That's right Bob - for sure it meant coronavirus was no longer an issue even if there had never actually been a death in End Zone from the virus.

The first day of the new End Zone adventure began much as previous ones had done with introductions and re-introductions. There was this time round though some early advertising including Guy hawking End Zone Cola - a drink product that immediately divided the community into those who appreciated it and those who detested it. Some of the veterans began strategising immediately though, in particular around bringing those with roles that could support the community under the protection of the medic.

STIIIIIIIRIKE. Who could have foreseen such a shocking development first up? What a kill it was during the first night. A Werewolf attack par excellence. The way they raced in and ripped Doug to shreds yet still found time for a tasty snack was sublime. There was hardly anything left of him, Jim. What a kill. What a moment. For those keeping track, it was the earliest attack ever against a Medic.

Strategy was revised immediately by the community. Pedro noted that the Shadow absolutely should not reveal themselves. He still found time for a limerick in honour of Doug:
There was a young man named Doug
Who, while seeping, felt a tug
Ignoring his charms
They pulled off his arms
And now he´s not quite so snug

Other veterans including Silke and Martin agreed with the need to change strategy with the medic now gone. Other discussion looked at the role of the Mob. A new force in End Zone but how would they play out this game?

Votes began to come in with the first being directed from Lawrence to Guy and the second from Juliet to Lawrence. Others began to consider their votes, not least on the basis of which side they lined up on the great End Zone Cola debate. A nomination from Silke for Conor along this vein was countered by BJ voting for Guy. Andrew joined that voti ng philosophy and Guy took the early lead in the eliminiation stakes. Rob drew suspicion though, led by veterans such as Pedro who moved to put the vote to a tie and therefore in the hands of the Referee.

The referee's decision was final. The choice was Rob. No appeals. Which meant Rob was taken out. And shot. No way he could appeal that. Flicking through his details though it seemed End Zone had found a Resident.

Whack. The Mob made its mark. Slipping in under cover of darkness and ridding Sam with bullets left End Zone one Resident down.

Discussion about what to do started with Silke looking at who may have been protecting others during votes the day previously. Peter suggested all voting for themselves with Grace also backing randomisation though Alex recognised the lack of data that kind of strategy provides. Lawrence weighed in against randomising and against vote tying before launching the day's nominations by sticking with Guy. Izzy announced a vote for Alex on the grounds of his being the deciding vote that led to a tie and Rob's elimination. Pedro took to limericks:
Rob, we're sorry it was your lot
Lynched when guilty you're not
We thought you were lupine
So rendered you supine
And pumped you full of lead shot

There was a young lady called Sam
Who might have enjoyed a good ham
We're sure she was swell
But did not know her well
Before she was shot: blam blam blam

He also enlivened the group with a dad joke - I bought a Delorean the other day. I drive it from time to time

Voting talk resumed. Lottie came in for a vote against BJ while Annette targeted Pedro given his vote switching leadership. Guy remained a focus including from Ashton and Su-Lin while voting related to Nico's dog became a possibility including from Conor. As time struk 0 on the clock there was a clear and decisive decision meaning we had a winner. Or rather a loser. Guy was the clear choice. You know what else is a clear choice Bob? Well the clear choice when you could just murder a drink has to be End Zone Cola. Guy was gone. Gone like the winds of change after the bulb goes up and the lights go out. Guy was vaporised for his crimes. The crimes of being a cola salesman when we all know cola sucks. Being a Resident didn´t save him. But you know what could save you? End Zone Cola. If you're dying of thirst, try End Zone Cola.

Sunday morning Jim and everyone knew what that meant. Someone was killed. It was ... drumroll ... Peter. Terrific technique. A claw to the throat to prevent crying out. Slicing up to control any prospect of head movement. Starting to devour before a successful physical repsonse. Nice work. Peter had never previously been a victim of a successful Werewolf attack. He had now though. RIP Peter, an always valued Resident of End Zone.

The day began with discussion between Silke and Juliet about how the community can protect itself given the skills available until Pedro offered up rhymes: Peter got bitten in the face
His innards all over the place
He wasn't that weird
So instead he was smeared
All over his Canadian bookcase

Guy sold cold cola from End Zone
Bit none of us threw him a bone
We strung him right up
And poured him a cup
Then from a great height he was thrown

My wife got angry at me because I was lazy. It's not like I did anything.

Pedro's voting intentions leaned towards Andrew and Connor but it was the former he picked on the grounds of a Goodfellas reference earlier on. Silke focussed on those in bandwagons and picked out Ashton. Daisy was not convinced, arguing it is better for a werewolf to vote away from the crowd. Alex agreed that wolves would want to fly under the radar but that being silent was no longer such a viable strategy. Lawrence switched his attention to Grace for votes that did not affect the outcomes. Grace in turn looked towards Alex whereas Annette took aim at the absent and mysterious Shane. BJ had enough of the dad jokes and nominated Pedro. The vote from Annette sparked Shane into action with a flurry of comments.

A vote switch from Pedro began to build momentum against BJ, with Lottie joining in followed by others. Attempts to engineer a tie with votes for Alex didn't quite come off so that day's winner was BJ. His elimination was our first opportunity to see the new giant shredder in action. As it diced him into hundreds of pieces it became clear he was just a Resident.

The next day someone was sleeping with the fishes. In the central square. In the pond. With the ducks. Replaying the scenes it certainly didn't look as though Lawrence had stumbled accidentally into that pond. He was drowned in the duck pond deliberately.

Talk of the efforts to create a tie and BJ not pushing for it and accepting his own elimination started the discussions that day. Pedro offered words: There wa sa young man from Berlin
Who was sliced up from outside in
We sliced off his nose
And every one of his toes
Ad threw him outside in the bin

Lawrence was eating some knishes
And suddenly went swimming with the fishes
It was a rather long rest
Cos of the holes in his chest
We assume it was against his firm wishes

Did you hear about the dylsexic zombie? He only eats Brians

A controversial moment in proceedings dominated the rest of the day. An inadvertent intervention by one of the sportscasters was picked up by the group and went viral. It pointed suspicion towards Juliet where most of the votes went.

Well Jim looks like your mistake was a mistake for End Zone as a whole. Oh well Bob, live and let live as I say. Juliet was taken away by undercover End Zone operatives to the witness protection programme. Guess that's the last we would see of her. Jim, turn around. Wha? No. Please. I got money. I'll pay. Don't shoooootrrrr.

Just Bob now viewers. The show must go on. It was another violent assault the night before with the death by gouging of Alex. Seemed End Zone had lost another resident.

We shall miss you Alex, elf
You should have looked after yourself
We knew something was the matter
When we saw your blood splatter
And bits of you on a high shelf

No matter how kind you think you are, remember this: German children are always kinder

Pedro suspected Grace given her voting patterns which implicated Alex. Andrew stayed with his suspicion of Tom for being so quiet. Votes came in early. Tom was a primary focus given how quiet he had been. Connr voted for Annette, looking at those who were engaging but not being too controversial. But Conor himself drew attention including from Ashton. A whirlwind blew through as Sanketa began to comment, going for Silke with her vote. Manic vote switching all round meant exchanges and counters from all quarters leading to an incredible 4-way tie.

The full whistle blew amidst some confusion but the tie plan had worked which put it in the hands of the Referee. The decision went for Grace. She knew only too well how final the verdict of the referee is. Into the penalty box for icing. The ultra cold temperatures in there froze her solid rapidly. Not for the first time, End Zone had eliminated a Resident.

Morning was heralded but not for stand up Resident Conor who was no more. Not entirely sure what that horse's head signified but how Conor ended up wearing it was anybody's guess. In any case it was a good hit by the Mob.

The implications of the new balance of power came to mind first - perhaps it was an attempt by the Mafia to eliminate a suspicious Werewolf but in the end they had hit a Resident. Those who had not voted came under deepest suspicion. Suspicions seemed to be drifing towards Sanketa while Tom was suspicious for being quiet. Pedro's words:
We're sorry we froze poor old Grace
Instead of giving her space
We didn't give her time
Instead croed I'chaim
And shot her right in the face

Last year I said I'd jog regularly but I didn't. The year before that I didn't either. This year, I said I would, but I haven't. It's become a running joke.

Silke proposed a theory based around Sanketa's burst of comments and their possible protecting of another suspect. Others including Andrew joined. Pedro put up Tom as the counterweight for a possible tie but Daisy aimed at Su-lin, looking at the evidence trail from commentary around Juliet. The tie did come through and it put the three suspects of the day up together. The Referee decided that Tom was the guilty party. There would be no medevac possible with that disembowling. No matter his Resident status.

The shrill blast of the whistle made it clear what had happened during the night. Even for those who had been watching Wolf Sports 1 to see the Bow Street Runners reach the playoffs for the first time. A savage tussle and another WW kill took out Daisy the Referee. The attack was fast and ruthless, taking out our arbiter.

Martin led off the discussion with a vote for Su-Lin. He was joined by Izzy and Pedro. Others including Ashton and Annette nominated Sanketa. The realisation that the strategy of using ties was now out spread amongst the group. Shane targeted Pedro for the randomness theory and was supported by Sanketa though she changed to Nico when he popped up to accuse her. An argument erupted between Pedro and Shane but that did not divert Pedro's focus from Su-Lin. It was that focus which won out though as Izzy, Lottie, and Nico all joined in the vote against her.

With Su-Lin identified as guilty, the only choice was to go in all guns blazing. Not least because she would shoot back. After all that is what a member of the Mafira would do. Eventually it was a numbers game and End Zone takes her out.

It was a quiet night. Everyone woke up as they were before.

Despite initial confusion from Silke and Annette about the lack of nightly activity, Nico, Ashton, and Andrew went early for a vote against Sanketa. Pedro announced suspicion of Shane, Sanketa, and Karis. Martin also suspected Sanketa. A large bandwagon formed with plenty of nominations coming in for Sanketa. Shane seemed the only other suspect of the day. Sanketa noticed that Nico and Martin seemed to back each other often which made them suspicious. Martin confirmed his team mate status but there was not much reaction except from Sanketa. Karis joined in the vote against her. Shane developed some analysis of voting patterns and likelihood of wolves hiding amongst the Sanketa bandwagon. His comments also brought Pedro back into discussion as the two went back and forth repeatedly.

Votes were in and it was a big win for someone. Yep, Sanketa. Decet score from Sanketa. Who had burned bright over a short time and would now be burned to a crisp. Good job Resident cards are made from the same stuff as black boxes in planes.

A savage morning in End Zone. A ruthless and brutal attack of claw and fang. One which ripped Lottie apart. Nothing much left of her to mourn aside from her Resident card.

A mixture of guilt and shock amongst the enclave as the community processed the fact their certainty against Sanketa had been mis-placed. Nico threw suspicion towards Shane. He proposed not voting. That would give the Shadow another night to observe without risking being eliminated by the group. Martin wasn't supportive of the idea. Attention aimed at the quietest members of the group. Annette suggested Anamika. Not many chose to vote that day and discussion was fairly muted, perhaps driven by the failure of the previous day's certainty. In the end the vote chose Anamika. She no longer flew under the radar. As a Resident perhaps she was jut a bit quiet.

A leisurely Sunday morning for everyone thanks to the absence of violence. Everyone fit and well. We could only hope it lasted.

Talk was again largely between Pedro and Shane. Argument and counter-argument raged. The spat became fairly intense between the two as others stood back and watched. The community felt compelled to pick between them. Ashton and Andrew picked Pedro. Some others went elsewhere but it was Pedro who fell on his own sword.
Pedro was lynched again
He stepped forward and pulled the chain
He warned of the danger
And felt like a stranger
WIth innocent blood I accuse Shane

In his pocked sat that telltale sign. The Resident card.

More killing over night. This time it was Andrew who was the victim. Slahed and torn into devourable pieces. Nothing much left of this Resident.

As voting came in the decision was made. The day's winner was Silke. Her prize was to be hunted down, tracked, and shot with the kind of silver bullets that are always the surest thing to take out a Werewolf. End Zone had one less villain to fear.

Another quiet night passed without incident. Those watching at home with a refreshing bottle of End Zone Cola could only hope there would be more voting and violence to come.

Izzy began the analysis picking out that if all claims to date were true then a wolf must be amongst herself, Karis, Ashton, Annette, and Dita. Shane's thoughts were of Annette and Izzy. Shane challenged Annette to vote for Izzy but she preferred her continued focus on the quieter players such as Karis and Dita. Izzy felt provoked by Shane and directed her vote to him but Martin pointed out that it was not a wise strategy as Shane being the Shadow could be confirmed by Werewolf activity during the night. In the end, Izzy was the winner. As was by now traditional, the only way to eliminate a Werewolf was by silver bullets. She went down to the celebration of End Zone.

More violence during the night though. This time it was Shane who was the victim. Despite hiding in the Shadows he was hunted down and ripped apart with wolf-like savagery.

Martin kicked off discussion with a vote for Annette with ony Karis or Dita as other possibilities. Ashton noted that Shane was a hero and agreed with Martin on voting for Annette. She suggested the idea of only 2 Mafia was probably incorrect and that it was more likely Ashton was a member of the mafia. Others were not convinced. The votes came in for Annette. What was needed to eliminate a Werewolf was silver bullets and once those were brought in, she fell. Fall she does. As the last Werewolf standing. And indeed as the last villain threatening End Zone.

Congratulations End Zone. You won.

The announcement rang out loud and clear - We Are Going To Build A Wall all along End Zone and the Werewolves will pay for it. The announcement heralded the first policy decision for End Zone's new administration. While questions were raised by Peter and Guy including questioning what would be done about jobs in this retirement community, the direction had been set. The new leader signalled his intent to take on the twin threats of Werewolves and Coronavirus - or Werewolf virus as apparently some had been calling it. Further questioning from Guy about withdrawal from the Werewolf Hunting Organization and the overuse of the Malarchy Slush Fund were dismissed as side issues before the real action began.

The real action was ending the lockdown and returning End Zoners to an environment in which they could interact more freely. An approval rating of 96% is never a bad sign for confidence. The reopening offered the chance for End Zoners to reintroduce themselves. Many took that chance to get to know their neighbours again - including plenty who had not yet met each other and several new arrivals.

As residents got to know each other, they did find some areas of disagreement including on whether to build a wall at all as well as more esoteric discussion such as whether rainbows, leprechaunsm, or democracy were useful tools for the modern age. Some reminders to Make End Zone Great Again showed loyalty while others took the opportunity to point out their disagreement with the new leader's approach. The Leader boasted again of his glorious success through Day 0 with no signs of Werewolves nor of Coronavirus.

It was sad news to report the next day though. An announcement of the death of Nico disavowed the likelihood of it being caused by Werewolves or Coronavirus, berating the lamestream fake news media by turning to insightful medical experts who had proven it was natural causes - a torn throat, catastrophic bleeding, and partial devouring.

Doubt emerged immediately over the official explanation with Izzy first to express sadness. End Zoners chimed in to echo the comments including Lawrence mentioning walking with Nico and his dog by the End Zone river where he had heard Nico's remorse over a Freudian slip the day before when talking of wanting to lunch someone. Speculation soon turned to analysis of possible motives. Alex noted how difficult it is without data to draw upon though his Prime delivery of UV injections was at least some consolation. In a sign of End Zone's development, some comment on previous Werewolf activity in End Zone began as Residents suggested looking at different behavioural styles. Others though were interested in wider aims, not least B.E. Jays Cleaning Services who touted for business, prepared to clean up after Werewolf inspired hazards.

Samuel initiated a vote for BJ on the basis of his business offerings and after some further deliberations, Pedro argued in favour of eliminating Rob on the grounds he had been so successful previously in End Zone. Other votes came forth including Shane supporting Samuel's argument. However, Samuel changed tack shortly afterwards to move his nomination to Shane. A couple of votes were directed towards Lottie who had yet to speak up while another vote against BJ came in from Izzy and a third from Martin. Lottie also picked up three nominations. As time ran down, it was clear that End Zone could not clearly decide with both BJ and Lottie receiving 3 nominations. Votes were scattered all over the place by the end of the day with Rob, Silke, Lawrence, Shane, Alan, Conor, Guy, Tom, Doug, and Dita all facing some form of suspicion.

The case was sent to the Justice for decision. It was a decisive one - B.E. Jay's cleaning was deemed to be the culprit behind the murder of Nico. The Brilliant National Guard was sent in to the cleaning facility to remove BJ who would never be seen again. A scan of the premises revealed only his Resident's card with nothing linking him to Nico's death.

A press conference the next morning praised the first responders who had been dealing with an incident overnight. Reports of his being a malign foreign influence and a coronavirus Superspreader were maligned by the leader but what was clear is that he died during the night.

At this stage of the proceedings, Lottie introduced herself to the group having narrowly escaped being eliminated the previous day. Alex correctly read through the blurred lines to note that Tom was the Superspreader but other remained confused about the veracity of the claim. Back and forth debate looked to parse the meaning of various words while Samuel was first to propose a vote - again for Shane and with utter conviction. Pedro continued to call for Rob's elimination but a bandwagon began to form for Lawrence with Silke, Lottie, and Alan pointing fingers towards him on the basis of his references to previous wolfdom. Peter resurrected his old theory of not wanting to vote someone out early on which received less pushback then in former lives. Speaking of former lives, self-critical analysis of failings as shadows, justices, and medics helped the group reminisce over the history of End Zone.

A spirited debate about how best to minimise risks to the village saw Alan, Pedro, Peter, and Silke band together to thrash out scenarios. As they did so, voting patterns began to emerge elsewhere. Doug chipped in for Grace for being quiet, Daisy went for Pedro, Alex nominated Su-Lin which was supported by Martin for her absence from discussion. Lawrence agreed with the need to focus on the quiet ones, pitching for Lottie initially. The paranoia amongst the Residents was clear with all kinds of possibly wolfy behaviour becoming critiqued and Martin in particular coming under the microscope for late voting and bandwagoning. More nominations came in including tit for tat. The Residents looked to Doug whose haikus always helped but perhaps End Zone found his tallying of votes even more useful. The confusion led to ... another tie. It was down to the Justice once more.

A tie between Su-Lin and Lawrence meant that the constitution called for judicial decision making. The Justice selected Su-Lin whose immediate rendition was in no way illegal according to official reporting. A thorough search of internet history and personal effects suggested she was a legitimate Resident. It perhaps had not helped that she had been absent from discussion so her voice was not heard as she attempted to speak up from wherever it was she had been permanenty rendered to.

It was sad news again the following night. Federal Agent Conor, better known as the undercover operative The Shadow was brutally murdered during the night, most likely by Werewolves or their sympathisers. Vengeance had to be had as nobody could be allowed to attack law enforcement like that.

Immediate panic ensued as End Zone realised once again that a Shadow had been lost early in the proceedings. Doug's haiku summed it up: We've lost our shadow
How are the wolves so lucky?
We need some of that
Analysis of Conor's record of nominations did not immediately throw anything into the light but Silke procduced a voting record for all of End Zone meaning the group could move on quickly from the shock of losing Conor. Martin put in a self-defence early but analyses of possible lupine patterns started with Silke proposing Lawrence as a likely wolf. Lawrence saw writing on the wall for himself but picked a strategy of identifying those who had been in and out of conversation such as Guy. Lottie was believed to be innocent by Silke and Doug as she was not saved by wolfy vote switching.

More specific analysis from Samuel picked out a wolf trio of Shane, Lawrence, and Martin with Shane the top of his list once more on the basis of his natural wolf-like cunning. Others were more focussed on using hunches to guide them with Silke pointing out that more engagement makes it easier for End Zone to understand where everyone is coming from. Doug's production of voting order certainly aided the community to see the trajectory of decision making in the flurry of discussion. Martin suspected Samuel given his dogged instance against Shane but suspicion turned back to Martin including from Adam while Guy picked out Samuel given an immediate riposte being hyper defensive is suspicious. Grace picked up on suspicion of Shane but also critiqued the approach taken by Samuel. Others also recognised the difficulties in Samuel's approach and votes swayed towards him. Heading into the final moments Samuel had received three votes with Peter the last to chip in. His nomination of Shane meant the pair of rivals both had the same number of nominations resulting in another tie. Samuel's post-vote plea was to point out what a nightmare it is being with End Zone Residents while Shane continued talking with Peter.

The legal deliberations concluded, testimony considered, and the Great Constitution of End Zone checked and checked again. The decision of the Justice was that Shane would be eliminated. As law enforcement officials raced to his home, they noticed he had gone but a note from The Dodger was all that remained - saying Out of Office. He would not be seen again.

End Zone's leader opened the following morning with more self praise. He did point out the senseless murder of Doug the previous night by assailants using bladed weapons capable o ranking his soul and biting him to death. End Zone saluted Doug for his service having left in his will only a voting list which was clearly a tribute to how much he loved End Zone's democracy.

Silke and Daisy immediately both sent in tributes but Alex helped End Zone out with a haiku:
The Werewolves killed Doug
Who will write the haikus now?
I am not good at them

A somewhat subdued discussion with increasing self-doubt characterised much of the morning. Residents took to naming those they think might be at various levels of risk. End Zone's social cliques came under analysis with questions as to whether wolves existed in the known social groupings of the enclave. Rob continued to be somewhat suspicious but also nominations came in for Izzy, Guy, and Adam. Lawrence and Daisy both considered Izzy's approach to be potentially wolfy but after further discussion Lawrence switched to Silke and also named Daisy as a suspect. Lottie's suspicions fell on Lawrence, Grace, and Rob. Adam came in to continue his voting pattern against Martin which was supported by Grace. The idea of a veteran wolf being in the lupine crew began to form. That theory pointed fingers in particular towards Martin. As the time for tallying drew near, a last minute change of mind from Rob gave Martin some space and at the last minute flip flopping meant instead of Martin it was Adam who had received the most nominations. Wolfie Adam was fired!!! Literally torched but he turned out to just be a Resident, shame.

More sad news came in overnight with the killing of Lottie. As the leader had said all along, intelligence assessments point to Werewolves as the cause of these terrible incidents. Nobody has ever been more against Werewolves than our leader.

Silke identified that the wolves had probably killed Lottie given she was so likely to be a Resident that she was unlikely to be lynched by fellow End Zoners. Alex started scouring the possible suspects and Lawrence focussed on the fact that votes were spread so thinly that it hampered analysis. The vote switching the evening previous had something of a shell shocking effect on the discussion. Daisy spotted vote switching trends amongst Lawrence, Grace, Rob, and Martin. A couple of votes came in for Pedro including Lawrence, Alex, and Rob but Lawrence was also targeted by a combination of Samuel, Martin, Alan, and Silke. Lawrence switched his vote from Pedro to Silke but it was he for whom the bell told despite some confusion amongst officials in counting up the tally this time. His last minute plea was noted. Then the Feds did what they do best - take out a Resident.

Terrible news came through to the leader the enxt morning on his golf course as the security detail stepped in to protect him from the threat of vote changes the evening beforehand. The enemy of End Zone, the Werewolves, had killed the great Patriot Alan. What was left of him was to be wrapped in the rainbow colours of our End Zone flag and left out in the square for everyone to go and look at him.

Regret flowed quickly from those who had suspected Alan including Silke and Martin. Silke changed tack and focussed on two suspects - Peter and Daisy with the latter looking hard at Martin, Rob, and Grace. Despite Alan's demise, End Zone continued to aim at veteran wolves while also being mindful of social groupings. A clear vote from Izzy came in for Daisy given her actions to that point while Grace suspected Martin. Samuel's list focussed on Martin and Grace, expecting one of the two to be in the wolf pack. Rob's theory spoke of dogmatic behaviour in single mindedly pursuing a particular victim with Grace and Pedro on his list. The trend of votes floated towards Grace but the veteran wolf theory drew attention to Martin in particular this time. For some reason, vote tallies were significantly late to be compiled and it ended up with Grace and Martin top of the list together. The judicial decision went to Martin, a resident.

The next morning, the leader produced a letter from his physician Dr Makeyouwell which literally proved he was the healthiest End Zoner ever. Great news came through that the leader had reduced Werewolf attacks to the lowest level ever - with 0 killings overnight.

Apologies were brought forward to Martin as there were plenty who were absolutely convinced of his wolfhood. A new piece of analysis came to the fore from Rob which showed that those killed by Werewolves had typically been suspicious of Grace but when prompted Rob also showed that Grace and he had received the most votes so far. Alex and Samuel both targeted Grace with their voting early in the day, to be joined by Grace. Silke looked at the next level by questioning who Grace could have been working with and considering that Grace could in fact by the Justice. Izzy proposed that the evidene against Grace seemed like a setup so moved her suspicion to Samuel. Grace came back in to change her position and suspect Alex. Switches and counter switches confused matters in the minutes ahead of the tally. Votes began moving to Guy who had not been particularly suspected before and the same for Alex. Despite stated positions earlier in the day it was Guy and Alex who ended up tied.

The verdict was in. For Guy. The Drugs and Alcohol Agency raided his place and eliminated him. It became obvious he was no Werewolf but he did seem to be in league with them due to his Kill All Humans sign. The leader knew Guy was not to be trusted, he was an absolute Fanatic.

So Sad!!! Bright, rising, new star Izzy was killed by Werewolves the following night. As the leader had said since Day 1, it was all the Werewolves fault.

Analysis of the confused vote switching made Rob highly suspicious of Silke as it was she who had clearly tilted the vote away from Grace. Grace herself questioned whether there were any veteran wolves and also the obsession with tie breaks. Debate about the role of the Justice and whether tie breaks support or hurt End Zone along with the thinly spread voting patterns. Peter in particular pressesd for random chance to be the driver of outcomes given the Monty Hall problem Rob had earlier highlighted. The focus on randomness and lack of data prompted Silke to emerge and declare herself the Medic. Samuel proposed a plan for random choice though it was pointed out that his seletions of who should be up for lynching were not random. The flawed logic was jumped on by others though Samuel argued that anyone against random choice must be a wolf. The plan shifted to everyone voting for themselves.

The results came in. They say: tie game. Everyone except Silke had one vote against them - from themselves. It was up to Judge Justice. What a day it was. Justice had been decided and the one to pay for the heinous crimes was Daisy. The National Guard were deployed to eliminate her and they did a great job considering she was a Werewolf.

It was a dark day for Justice the following morning though as the Werewolves struck again. This time it was Grace. They took our justice but they could not take our liberty.

The loss of the Justice was a blow but for the remaining analyses, Silke started the discussion off by calling out a combination of Rob, Alex, and Dita. Dita herself proposed wolves amongst Pedro, Peter, Rob, and Alex. Alex suspected Dita and was joined by Pedro and Silke. Upon further reflection, Silke listed Daisy, Alex, and Peter as most likely wolves. As voting analysis deepened following Silke's lead, suspicion shifted firmly to Alex with Pedro coming on board with the theory. Samuel also believed Alex to be a wolf and said Peter was very unlikely to be so. Peter also voted for Alex. It was a landslide for Alex with all but himself nominating him for the chop. The exit poll on Wolf Sports News meant Alex was pronounced guilty. The SWAT team did their worst. It took a few rounds to put Alex down because of his Werewolf resilience but he went down in the end.

The good morning after all the sucess under the leader's wise governance meant a huge amount of progress. The good mornign was only affected really by Rob being killed during the night.

Samuel and Pedro were both susprised as they had thought Rob likely to be a wolf. Silke made clear it was between Dita or Peter. Samuel pushed for Dita then critiqued Alex's skill as a wolf as well as Dita's lack of using words he preferred. Pedro was swayed by Samuel and focussed on Dita who received respeated personals shot from Samuel. Pedro did note that Alex had voted for Dita previously suggesting the options remaining of a distraction vote in that sense or Peter being a wolf. Peter joined the bandwagon against Dita given lack of other options. Silke was clear that Peter was a more likely wolf with Pedro in agreement. The three continued to be swayed by Samuel to vote for Dita as analysis parsed details of all that had come before.

The ATF was sent in to eliminate Dita then to offer a relaxing evening after the elimination of another Resident. Good news came through overnight though with no more killings. Pedro was first up with the analysis saying it had to be Peter who remained as a wolf. Samuel questioned whether Residents were being fooled as they had been the day previously over Dita. Silke pointed out she had preferred Peter as an elimination target the previous day as did Pedro though Samuel put it down to being outplayed. Pedro announced his vote for Peter as did Silke. Peter could not shift the remaining End Zoners out of suspecting him. Gallows humour about economists closed out the day.

After a final scan of the votes the decision was that Peter the Werewolf is blasted away and the leader declared that there were in fact no more werewolves and no more coronavirus. Congratulations to End Zone. Freedom. Liberty. Democray. Victory.

A fine morning awakened the residents of End Zone. In splendid self-isolation anything seemed possible. Quarantine restrictions in place meant all residents turned to WhatsApp for their social interaction - better than being exposed to coronavirus of course. The population of End Zone was definitely in the at risk category. After all, it is a retirement enclave for former Blood Bowlers. Those who knew the glory of the most brutal of sports deserved a bit of a break.

The idea of Werewolves though? Surely a thing of the past. There was that incident of course a little while ago where a whole bunch of residents were said to have been ripped apart by wolves but that talk must have been the crazy reminiscence of the punch drunk. Sure, there had been some howling heard during some recent nights but presumably that was just a downside to self-isolation. Not that the residents ventured out to check as nobody left their homes. Better safe then sorry of course.

So with all the optimism of those who knew they did not have to bother stepping through the front door, the day had dawned bright and alert. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with some of those who hadn't seen each other in a while due to the isolation and to say hello to friends and neighbours in End Zone.

It was just a shame that the connectivity remained so poor of an evening and during the night so the chance to interact with fellow residents kept coming to an end all too early each day. As things would almost certainly just be exactly the same the next day, there was no reason for concern as it was easily possible to pick up the chat again after that nightly break.

The chance to remind each other of the mundanities of lockown life was taken with a vengance. Talk of hotwheels tracks, sour dough, Lego, Netflix, exercise, and social distancing was of such banality it gave no impression at all of the horrors to come. Everyone felt so at home and comfortable, looking forward to a pleasant and peaceful night's rest. It was not to be.

It was early the next morning and not everybody was awake when the jitters started to be felt. The joys of trying to establish human connections in an unusual time of isolation made it hard to know what was going on out there in the real world. The important task of staying at home seemed ambitious enough. Logging on to that small piece of technology that we each spend more time with than any other person is always a blessed relief. Just a shame the tech companies weren't able to keep the data flowing at night.

The message that all received was the same:
There once were some monsters named weregjudjdjdj
It didn't make sense. Followed by a another message from the warden reporting a breach of self-isolation. A video feed came in live. It showed the neat picket fence of a neighbour trampled. That place seemed familiar, all had seen it but the door had been slashed apart. Inside there was paper everywhere. Limericks?

Some of those pieces of paper were tainted with a browning liquid. The trail was bloody and carried through to the master bedroom. In that room someone had been sleeping but there was pretty much nothing left of him. Just a beard. Everything else was entire unrecognisable. All knew who it was. The Bearded Wonder, Doug.

A follow-up message alerted residents to the obvious. The most foul of murderous deed had taken place and it was up to the residents to determine who had done it so justice could be dispensed that evening.

The horror of the situation sank in quickly. There were tears and recriminations because of the positive impact Doug had on the End Zone community so to see him die like this was clearly heartbreaking for residents including Silke, Annette, Peey-Eye, Guy, and Martin who delivered a moving limerick suitable for the occasion. The sheer horror held back discussion of suspects for quite some time but the first finger was pointed at Tom by Nico with a few others following on to direct suspicion this way and that. In the heat of the moment, typos such as a desire by Peter to look at munching someone managed to slip by un-noticed but his call for not voting at all drew suspicion. A coughing fit from Jebediah did not seem to fool anyone, nor did many of the arguments sway minds. Eventually though Peey-Eye seemed to gather most of the attention, not helped by the fact his normally boisterous personality was largely hidden away during the day. Tom also had a bandwagon begin to form against him as the crowds circled the two targets.

All of the messaging was tallied by the Google machine but with two abstentions. The computing power churned and calculated the differential values as the adding machine made its silent decision based on the wisdom of the residents of End Zone. As the calculations squealed to a stop at a pace that would have made Babbage beam with delight, the scores on the board revealed nominations for Jebediah Obadiah, Peter, Adam, Conor, and most of all for Tom and Peey-Eye. It was the latter though who just took the verdict with 5 votes.

With justice in End Zone being swift, brutal, and irreversible, the result was inevitable. The feed began to fade as bandwith reduced towards nightfall but there was just enough to see the warden and his enforcers charging towards Magnum's abode. The keypad on the front door was hacked quickly. The team burst through to taze Magnum before he could respond. As he lay on the floor he was euthanised with lethal viscosity to expire immediately.

A scan around the room revealed no particular indication of wolvery. What it definitely did show were all the accolades from his time in the game as the captain of his team. It seemed he was admired and appreciated by those who followed him and would potentially have made a good Leader to End Zone in these challenging times. Night fell and with it the downtime for the network so it could power up again for the following day.

It was a far grimmer morning the next day. The clouds overhead were as much mental as a reality. Reporta of the impact of coronavirus filled various tweetagram feeds from the moment connectivity resumed. Everyone was well aware that it could affect anyone and in some cases be entirely deadly. While most had been socially distancing and isolating, others clearly hda not. A commotion outside was visible for a few who were able to begin filming on their handy little portables. The commotion was a scene being hastily covered up by officials. The video could not lie though. It was Silke. Clearly it was a battle rather than a devouring because it took place outside of a home. Zooming in on the video being circulated it was clear Silke was not wearing her usual garb but seemed to be cloaked in a dark robe. She had been set upon by sharp clawed monsters who raked huge, tearing marks into it. It dawned what must have happend. Werewolves. They had located and eliminated the Shadow.

The impact on End Zone was recognised instantly by Andy and Annette. The Werewolves had indeed struck a blow against End Zone with the elimination of one of its most ardent protectors. Naturally, residents hunted for clues that could have been left by Silke but where to find them? Her nomination of Adam the previous day drew significant attention but Tom remained in the crosshairs of many other residents. Accusations were subtle and probing rather than direct and impassioned. Peter started counting the nominations as they came in through the screen. Nico drew attention thanks to his continuing spat with Tom. Late afternoon changes of opinion came in a confusing flurry. It was hard to keep track of intentions but then the time arrived.

As the digital hands ticked round to judgment hour, the abacus app began to load on residents mobile devices. A tally ticked over on each beam. It showed that while Jebediah, Tom, and Nico had received votes, the amateur calculators amongst the community could only glance down at the numbers and absorb them. The judgment of End Zone was pronounced - Adam the guilty party.

With judgment passed, swiftly and clearly the officiants arrived to perform their duty. Noted strongman Adam was resigned to his fate. It came quickly. Execution by firing squad as the officials blazed away while avoiding too much social contact. Adam slumped down, his lifeblood seeping away but his rather hair visage changed not at all. He was no different in death than in life just a few minutes earlier. End Zone had eliminated its man but perhaps that is all he was. The feed bagan to shift as the Runners match against the Dallas Legion began to break through. Night fell.

Day burst into life with the now traditional sounds of phone alerts. There seemed to be two categories of message filling screens. The first was discussion of Bow Street's 3-0 win over Dallas the previous night. The second was a far grimmer tale. Brutality had struck again. Was there no respect for self-isolation? Someone clearly was not staying at home and they wre ripping apart the fabric of End Zone's society.

That past night the quarantine conditions were disturbed again and the result was deadly. Once again the outer dor had posed no deterrent to the assailants. Inside, elaborate songket and batik designed were shredded and an Iwan Fals playlist sat clearly on pause. The villains had done worse though. That night they had ripped the life from the location. The life that belonged to Dita was no more. Devoured in a frenzy of bloodletting that could only stem from End Zone's most feared Werewolves. There was little left ot discern as the wolves finished her off and escaped back to live amongst the residents the next day. The only possible redress was the democracy of justice at the appointed hour.

Stumped all morning, conversation started only in the afternoon with an initial accusation by Alex towards Jebediah who in turn claimed to have been bedridden with a cough and then a much more concerted analysis of the situation than he had offered previously. Others also attempted to deduct what was really going on. Peter's role in the middle of things also drew heat. Lawrence though took the initiative with a nomination for Jeb while others stumped to eliminate Peter. Rob helped the group with a summary of voting to that point while Alex and others reminded everyone of the need to avoid letting killers hide in silence while more active participants are eliminated. There really was little to go on still but Jeb seemed as good a repository for votes as anyone.

With the electricity flickering it was time to do a bit of calculus, just for fun. The tallies roll around with the numbers spinning fruit machine style as deep blue app worked its magic. Eventually the pronouncement bursts forth confidently. The judgment of End Zone is exceptionally clear. Votes for Conor, Tom, Peter, Lawrence, and Martin all told were the same as for Jeb alone. End Zone had righteously spoken and had found Jebediah Obadiah son of Jebediah Obadiah son of Jeb... etc guilty of the heinous murders recently carried out here in this peaceable enclave.

As soon as the announcement appeared on the screen it is accompanied by the sound of a stun grenade exploding in Jeb's condo. To make sure of the job, the officiants rushed in with curved blades to finish Jeb off and to ensure he does not rise up. Satisfied with their work, the officiants left. The stream continued to show Jeb's lifeless body as all anxiously awaited some sign of change. Maybe it would happen later or something? Clearly there was nothing untoward on display. It couldn't have been because he wasn't a Werewolf? Oh well, at least there was the game between the Bow Street Runners and the Alaskan Assassins to help keep things relaxing as the feed begins to chop in End Zone and night began again.

As the rays of the new morning's sun brought all to alertness, there wa sa sense of gloom hanging over End Zone and not least because the Runners had lost against the Assassins. By now it was inevitable. Each morning waking to discover who amongst friends and neighbours was no longer there. Searching through the TikTok ticks, the answer showed up with multiple reports stemming from the well-constructed and solidly built home at the end of a spacious drive. It was a home now ransacked. Hard to make out what must have been the pictographic memories of a life dedicated to Japanese art. Images of characters from manga iconography lay trampled and scattered everywhere, splattered with the telltale signs of combat and blood. Amidst the carnage, the remains. Whoever did this was no artist. Callously ripped and tearing away flesh and bone, there was just a hideous mess left now of what all knew must once have been Alan.

Alex lamented the loss of the art while Rob continued to produce his voting summary record. As confusion reigned with still no clear indication as to who could have been the killer, Peter announced a new problem. He had awoken with a fever and concern he may have contracted coronavirus. Discussion turned to the unknown. Could Werewolves contract coronavirus? So much was uncertain when it came to this new illness. How the virus may have spread also posed a concern. Lawrence suggested lynching Peter to ensure the virus spread no further but other residents focussed on the voting pattern against Jeb. Accusations against Tom rose up once more while Alex listed a set of possible suspects. The bandwagon though was rolling in Tom's direction. Arguments for and against Peter raged but a move by Alex to propose Annette also garnered support.

The slow loading screen on the AOL dial-up may have been infuriating but at least it played that familiar whining sound. As it churned and the blue wheel spins for what seemed like over half an our, the connection was finally confirmed and the votes were there in comic sans for all to read. Just three people received votes - Annette, Peter, and Tom. Decision was rendered in beautiful 8 bit against Tom. There was of course only one consequence to a judicial decision so clear and evident. Tom protested his innocence but the impartiality of justice knows no second chance. He was killed with the traditional shuriken launched into the throat. As he lay gargling to death, End Zone could cheer in its despatching of him. Perhaps it was the slow modem connection while all waited for something to reveal itself. Nothing did. Except a blue screen of death.

After the furious analysis and debate of the previous day, there was little to look forward to overnight with no game to follow and only the all too real prospect of danger. As with nights previously, the prospect became a reality. Somehow villainy tracked its way to the heavily forested Swedish Quarter. Unfortunately for a residnet in that district, there was no woodcutter to save them. It could only have been Werewolves who had managed to trace their way to an otherwise peaceful abode. The video link of the inside of this once calm location was now a smorgasbord of body parts all indistinguishable from one another. Clearly a feast had been made, maple syrup drizzled on top and an empty packet of soda bread clearly containing what was the accompaniment. There was little left of the resident though. It was only as all knew this place that the common knowledge of its owner meant all realised their friend and neighbour Conor was no more.

Andy's curse of the Werewolves and Lawrence's enquiries after coronavirus were not met with instant response. Voting analysis of Tom's decision making and who jumped on board the bandwagon led off the enquiries. Alex spotlighted Martin as having a worrying voting record. He himself claimed in defence that it was a 7.1% dry hopped IPA which had kept him busy. Guy held his hands up for getting his call of Tom wrong and looked at Martin as a killer though Rob suggested otherwise. It was Lawrence who realised Good Friday had arrived but he waited still to find out what had happened to Peter. Although Annette would have preferred to focus on Alex, it was Peter who drew attention due to others also showing interest in eliminating him. When he finally emerged, Peter was able to declare himself fully recovered thanks to being put on a ventilator by the medic though plaguing self-doubt at his own survival so far nagged away.

Guy's regurgitation of a terrible WHO let the dogs out joke and Lawrence's need of a beer pushed the debate on. Lawrence and Nico declared early for Peter. More proposed votes came in for him. Analysis from Annette, Peter, Alex, and others flowed back and forth. Eventually, with no real competitor for elimination Peter revealed his true self. The Medic. That assuaged some of his nominators and the vote split. Vote trading between Alex and Janesy ratched up the pressure. 8 votes were in. Alex had 4 votes while Martin had 3. Just Rob left to cast. Where would he go? Martin. A split vote. So with no Leader there was no elimination.

As the sands of time drifted through and the accumulation of votes was counted through the dimpled chads, the analysis was at hands. For whom did the bell toll? Alex and Martin both had 4. It was Time (Ladies and) Gentlemen Please. The Very Best of Order. End Zone had a tie. When a crime of this nature is not proven beyond reasonable doubt, the case must be adjourned until the next day. With no clear decision of the people there is nothing left ot be said as everyone began to breathe out and switch over to see the Runners take on the Spring Hill Knights.

It was a frustrating night not least because of the Runners drawing 0-0 in a game they should have won but also with the uncertainty that the previous day's no decision had brought. Perhaps clarity came overnight? It did for one person. Unfortunately. In his apartment with its pleasant balcony. Others had not been inside for a while so when the feed clicks on it was a bit of a shock. His hipster drapes and rocking chair used to be in the Top 8 but the place looked different now. In part it looked different because of the damage. A violent struggle had wrecked parts of the apartment with features torn from their standings and crashed onto the floor. The body was there but unusually it was relatively intact. It seemed after the struggle, the assailants chose not to completely devour this being. Why was that? It must have been the Werewolves. Must have been because of the destruction adn the claw marks. Yet many parts of the home remained standing. Those hipster drapes were no longer there, replaced by ones adorned by calligraphy of an unrecognisable form. The lampshades were distinctly red. Why did the balcony have its own pit filled with gravel? Music was playing faintly in thte background. Not the usual terrible popular Latino rubbish but it seemed to be Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthin' To Fuck Wit'. On the wall, the Leicester scarf was covered with the same for Zall. Hmm, that is not a football it is a kickball. What were the red robes reminiscent of? Perhaps from a show where pepole wore those while performing incredible acts of agility. Nico had changed. Not into a wolf but changed into something. What had he been secretly up to? Whatever it was, the wolves clearly put an end to it for he was no more and justice must be served.

The strangeness of Nico's situation was immediately obvious to Rob as was the decision by the wolves to go for Nico. Rob's analysis placed Guy as a tier 1 suspect followed by Annette then others in descending tiers based on their bandwagoning effects. Once Andy questioned the logic, it was clear to others such as Alex that he had not put forward his own thoughts at all. Alex did acknowledge that Peter most likely was the medic given he had remained alive through the night. Andy's defence was of being confused but he remained a suspect. For Alex's part, he seemed not to be feeling too well that day. With more votes to assess, there was more on the table to explore. Annette picked up the challenge with bloc voting and identifying those who had always voted for the eventual person eliminated.

The temperature began to rise. Lists of suspects flew around but Andy seemed a common theme despite him sending a picture of beer. Alex was also in the sightlines of the residents. The choice was between the two of them this day despite Peter initially targeting Martin. The lure of Andy was strong. Eventually the accused was foundguilty by damning verdict of his peers. The debated had reaged and with the scores mounting up it took the calculating brilliance of Skynet to help render the decision. The nominating process gave a tally that could only yield one momentous result. And that final decision proved Andy guilt of the murders. There is of course no right to appeal.

With the decision in thebooks, all that awaited was the delivery of the punishment. The officiants burst into Andy's home. He was out in the garden drinking amusingly branded beer while listening to the replay of the Headingly Test Match. He did not turn around but instead calmly finished his pint as crossbow bolts ended his life. As he lay slumped over his garden table, all awaited a sign of change. They were still waiting when the feed flipped and night fell.

It was a tense night. Not just because the Runners lost to Ann Arbor. There were not many left now and those who were still around had to wake with the uncertainty of trying to establish exactly who is the cause of all this villainy. Then there was the worry of coronavirus in a retirement enclave. Was there a kill during the night= Did evil make its way into someone's home yet again or was there some miraculous prevention? As the morning feed filled peoples mentions, the signs were ominous. A heavily fortified barrier had been breached. An arsenal overcome. A war room damaged beyond recognition. Still at post, defending against villany and against the virus but having paid the ultimate price, Annette had been the target. Despite her resilience and defensive knowhow, the wolves had got to her. She had been killed and pulled apart by teeth and claws. No longer able to mastermind the war effort.

It was no surprise to Lawrence that Annette had been killed given her various reproaches to Alex. Surprise was only that the medic had not attempted to save her. Guy reported fever. Alex reported a turn for the worse with chest pain. He admitted though that he had thought Annette to be a wolf. While Peter reflected on his strategic choices, he launched into an accusation against Lawrence backed by Clap for the Wolfman by Guess Who. Back and forth between the pair dominated the airwaves. Guy turned his attention to Martin as did Alex. With Martin's neck on the line, he took time to reflect on who to vote for. Rob also chipped in, looking at Alex and ruing saving him earlier. The votes stacked up and some changes saw Martin as the clubhouse leader in nominations with three as those voting for Lawrence switched to him. The deadline loomed and last minute debates turned to Martin's efforts to save himself against accusation from Peter and Alex while Rob, Lawrence, and Martin himself lined up for Alex. With Guy nominating Martin the picture was clear.

It was calculated. After running a MySQLi analysis of the declared reasons and similarities in voting numbers the calculation was at hand. It revealed what all already knew. End Zone had struggled to find decisiveness in this dark time. Scoring declared the impartial decision of justice to be a tie. With no Leader to break the tie this meant there could be no decision as only when beyond reasonable doubt can the brutality of justice be served.

After a turbulent night in which sleep was disturbed by haunting images including of Magnum Peey-Eye that were hard to ever be useen, there was little if any hope of something positive having happened. It was inevitable the doom that had befallen one amongst those remaining. This time the impact had been felt out on the Borderlans. An impat that seemed almost to have frozen time in one home. A television flickered with an unmoving still on a documentary of Nick Mondo. A screen next to it asked plaintively whether someone really wanted to quit without saving. Amidst the jumble of sliced and savaged goalkeeping gloves, wicket keeping pads, and beard wax, the feed showed just a small enough glimpse to know that there was once Guy in this place. There was not a huge amount left of him as he was wrenched from this land by a savagery that has become all too familiar in End Zone. In this most difficult of times, what was the legal redress? Something must be done. But what? For Great Justice the same procedures would resume.

As if the night was not bad enough, reports of fever spread. Lawrence, Martin, and Rob all coming down with it. On the plus side, Alex had fully recovered so could assume he was healed and it was Peter who had provided the ventilator it turned out. As statements moved towards accusations, Alex identified Rob as having received misplaced trust. His influence seemed to have shifted the voting patterns though Peter's assessment was that it would take a shockingly good wolf to be as effective as Rob if he did indeed turn out to be lupine. Martin asked for Peter's aid in combating the virus but all he received in response was a coffee splutter.

With no sign of medical intervention for them, Lawrence and Martin turned their votes against Peter. He cited eBay in the good old days with the timer counting down and people waiting to snipe at the last minute hoping their bids would be so close to the bell nobody could respond. Alex chimed in with a vote for Lawrence tying it up a 2 apiece. At the final moment, Rob cast his vote. For Peter.

As the timer on the applicatio nticks down it looked as though the app is morphing into something different. Was that a Castle? Were those SS Stormtroopers? Not really sure but the count drops down so very slowly as the nominations are tallied. In the end the count was displayed in clear bold script to determine Peter to be guilty. It was done. Peter the MEdic was the chosen one. Found guilty of the wolf-like murders of so many. The officiants knew his medical skill but there was nothing he could do to save himself from his home being blown apart by an RPG. Justice was served. Night fell. What would be left that night and what would emerge the next day?

It wasn't even light yet somehow everything already seemed certain. On that day there was a grim inevitability about the proceedings. Was there anyone to watch the crackling feed as it switched attention to a Prime location? A cloud hovered above but that was not the cause of the day's total darkness. Inside, the end was clear. Alex was no more. Savaged by wolves and with nobody left to aid him, it was really no surprise to anyone.

End Zone had fallen. There was nothing left there except for those Howling at the Moon. In this place it clearly had paid to be Hungry Like the Wolf. Would coronavirus take its toll? Maybe. But for now there is victory and that glory belonged to Team Wolf.

Day dawned over End Zone, the retirement enclave for former Blood Bowlers. Life is peaceful, filled with stories of past glories - reminiscing over the era played out on the field.

Many of the residents nurse physical reminders of the play on the AstroConcrete but for some those physical impacts have had a more drastic effect.

All of the residents no doubt have heard the howling these past weeks. Something must have triggered these lupine tendencies, likely inspired by a bite some time long ago on the field.

The gossip is Werewolves. Of course nobody has seen a Werewolf in forever. At least not since that game against the Mutineers those long years ago.

Could there be Werewolves living in End Zone here amongst the residents? Maybe. Probably not. Best to just go about the day today like it was any other. Maybe a good time to reacquaint with the fellow residents given memories aren't quite what they used to be.

As residents re-introduce themselves to one another, all sorts of characters spark fond recall. Silke who seemed to have lost her memory after a dirty play led to a head injury. Nicola, short of stature and verbosity but fond of the Slaughtered Lamb as a place to nurse injuries. One-Eyed Joe, so named on account of only having one leg - nothing at all to do with the terrible interception rate. Steve the recluse who never leaves his cottage. "Howlin" Harry Howell star blocker for PAIN Corp until the dressing room turned on him for reading too much beat poetry. Talnoy, fully armoured so nobody can ever see his face. Sami "The Hoop", scorer of the winning Touchdown in the inaugural Blood Bowl season but with it all having gone downhill since then. Peter from the Frozen North. Count Michael Howard whose big castle and wealth were squandered on disasterous investments in solar power and betting on The Panzerbourne to win matches. Goale Ong the former passer for the New England Patriot Missiles and proud holder of the all-time record for most interceptions, now a motivational speaker. Captain A, 2004 FAF Champion and plotter of defensive measures. Silas Stranglemane the friendly grave digger. Others did not announce their presence but were clearly there including Martin, Janesy, and D-Man.

Fortunately, the initial tension was broken up by some beat poetry from Howell. His recital of Howl by Allan Ginsberg certainly drew interest from the assorted crowd though clearly some residents were not fans of the genre nor of the puns. Innuendo and accusations began to fly, not least at Peter after describing how he had walked his dogs the night before. Michael Howard correctly pointed out when asked what fork he started eating with, that plastic chopsticks are better and that either blood or a good pinot pairs well with pheasant. Some of residents seemed to know a little too much about werewolves, with discussion about their response to silver drawing furrowed brows on all sides.

Despite night falling, indistinct chatter continued. It seemed as though the tension made it hard for the residents to fall asleep, not at all helped by Silas and his already familiar don't cha know catchphrase or Peter out looking for one of his missing dogs.

The residents certainly found it hard to sleep through that night. With people milling about and charging off in all directions. The full moon clear had a strange effect. So much activity meant it was hard to hear anything else that was going on. That howling though. Stronger than ever. It could have been dogs? Surely? It had been an unsettling night so for those up early there was a definite relief that nothing had actually happened. Signs of life were everywhere, it looked as though evryone had kept light around them last night. The relief was palpable that nobody had been hurt.

Still, in that dark moment just after dawn it was just too difficult to see the smaller signs. The dots of blood scattered around the central square with its duck pond and plentiful benches. A trail of paw prints. Signs of a scuffle.

Something was up. What though? The caravan in the field over there was titled slightly. The door swung open and caught in the breeze every now and then. Certainly it had to be something worth taking a closer look at. There had been a robbery. That must have been it. All of the caravan's contents were strewn everywhere and had been coated with what must have been blood, or worse. In the corner of the caravan it became clear. A disgigured head wrenched from its body. Presumably. As there was no body to be found.

It was hard to make out exactly who the head belonged to. It was horrifying but then everyone had seen terrible things on the AstroConcrete. Who was it? The name on the doorplate was the eventual giveaway. D-Man, the ex-Wildmen player. He had always mainly just kept himself to himself and had no real enemies.

It was clear what had happened here. There could only be one explanation. An explanation definable in one word. Werewolf.

Despite the gore and the disgust, it ws evidently time to head back to the central square. Already up and alert was the town warden Savogand Thrall, never parted from his 2004 winners medal. A notice was being hammered into the cork noticeboard It described in simple terms what was to come: TOWN MEETING TODAY. It was lynching time.

There was some sympathy in the community but given how much D-Man did not really mingle it was not exatly widespread. A suitable limerick from Goale Ong helped ease the tension:
A fellow who was named D-Man
Made himself a whole new life plan
He moved to End Zone
Lived Happily Alone
Then got eaten in his caravan

Debate amongst the residents was speculative to say the least. It was clear nobody had a real lead as to who may have been the culprit. Some early nominations for Howell began the discussion. His distinctive poetry style and penchant for wolf-inclined lyrics made him a suspect as well as the obvious reference to Napoleon Dynamite. Clearly under pressure, Howell turned his sights on Silas. Though Silas did not take kindly to all this accusatory talk, don't cha know, his efforts to push the voting trend back towards Howell proved difficult. Voting lines drew up on either side with those as yet undecided clearly torn as to what to do. A couple of votes split off with 2 identifying Janesy as the suspect given his quietness and another 2 for Peter. With 1 no vote it was down to Howell vs Silas.

The time of the tally was at hand. As all knew, justice in End Zone is determined by the Residents. Justice is swift. It is final. There is no right of appeal. Those brought before justice are judged as guilty and rightly punished for their crimes. In this case it was the discombobulation of D-Man which was the crime to be judged and the only legitmiate punishment was to be hung by the neck until death.

The nominations were tallied. The assessment of the genuine and respectful people of End Zone was clear - it was Silas who had been chosen as guilty. His instant, forlorn repsonse was to donate his beloved spade Betsy to an anti-werewolf charity, don't cha know. With the votes at hand, Silas was dragged into the central square and bound with rope. The noose sat around his neck and was attached to the top of the bus stop. Slowly he was winched up until his feet no longer touched the floor.

As his body swayed in the gathering evening dusk, Silas cried out. Old Silas was a kindly soul don't cha know. Betsy will look after Silas don't cha know. Go Betsy. Silas is expecting your work to carry on don't cha know. Betsy do all she can to keep ourselves safe from werewolves. Silas says goodbye Betsy. Don't cha know.

With that, Silas was no more. End Zone felt proud it had rid itself of this ghoulish man. Once the groundskeeper for the Savages and more recently the gravedigger for the enclave. The body hung limp. The resident's could only hope that maybe it was not at all Werewolves who had carried out the killing last night and was instead this ghoul of a man. Night fell as the residents expressed confusion and disquiet - hopefully the dark moments would not come this night. The residents bickered slightly as the tension grew. Howell's suggestion that he would continue to send poetry beatsm beyond the grave drew a gallow's humour response from Peter that it would surely make Howell a poetrygeist. Goale One summed up the moood;
There once was a Silas Stranglemane
For his crimes he was finally slain
Hung from the bus stop
Was it a fair cop
All we know is he won't kill again

The morning broke with Martin remarking how it had not been quiet a couple of hours ago. Then the commotion was much greater than the early light of the next day. The calm of a slightly relaxing evening after the despatching of Silas was broken for those with a keen enough sense of dread. It was the snarling at first. From the direction of the central square. The dangling body of Silas was ravaged. Those awake in these dawn moments could identify the bite marks and chunks of the body torn away. Though not necessarily all devoured as some of the entrails lay scattered nearby. Somebody should clear that up.

If the gravedigger had been the culprit. Who, or what, had raked and bitten the corpse? Clearly not just dogs or else how could they reach so high? The body showed no sign of change apart from the slight yellow tinge born from years of association with death. There was no indication at all that Silas was anything other than a creepy, ghoulish gravedigger.

Had that been the only damage during the night then perhaps the residents could be relieved. Alas not. A cry went up from a nearby perimeter wall. Naturally everyone rushed over. It was a bloodbath. A violent struggle. Hair shed. Blood of different shades littering the floor and the wall up almost to the ramparts. A dark ichor formed a trail along the base of the wall. Following along it, the unmistakable smell of death struck the residents. There had been a battle and someone had fallen.

There it was. The body. Partially devoured. One hand holding on to clumps of hair and other matter. The other arm nowhere to be seen. Much of the rest of what was a friend and neighbour now gone forever. The uniform gave it away, It was quite clearly the captain of the defence. Whatever she was doing to secure the perimeter was not enough. Something beastly had arrived during the night and had killed Captain A.

With the realisation that the elimination of Silas had not stopped the suffering, Silke summed up the nightmare that had arrived after a sense of greater calm the evening beforehand. Goale Ong were comforting to all:
A young lady named Captain A
Tried to make our defences ok
But it was all in vain
She died screaming in pain
When wolves tore her to shreds yesterday<

One-Eyed Joe pronounced that not all heroes are called captain, remarking on her having died while out patrolling to protect everyone else. Talnoy promised she would be avenged. Immediately though, suspicions began being aroused. Howell was first to declare. The vote the day before by Captain A for Silas was not enough to sway him any which way so he called out Michael Howard for having rushed in to second a vote the day before as well as being suspiciously silent otherwise. Eventually suspicions were flying so thick and fast that Howard himself declared it suspicious that everyone was suspicious of other people being suspicious which was of course supicious itself to One Eyed Joe.

Defending himself, Michael Howard's retort labelled Howell's poetry as being the driving force behind his decision to vote for the former PAIN Corp man. It was enough to persuade Howell who moved with Joe to vote against Peter for his overly innocent demeanour. Critical analysis of the opening vote patterns by Silke and by Sami "The Hoop" floundered with competing theories. Peter himself was aggrieved by Howell's quick to judge attitude but at least continued imagery of cats (and the occasional dog) helped the enclave come back together.

The votes began piling up for Peter. His efforts to defend himself and a Freudian (or autocorrect) slip made it seem as though he could only think of lunch. Others continued to suspect Howell. The numbers were close with Michael Howard sitting almost in judgment between them. As in the previous day a couple of votes spintered off but it came down to two people - Peter and Howell. Votes for Goale Ong on the basis of his rapid-fire euology and one for Martin left the main two in the firing line.

With all the residents having issued their nominations it was time for Mr Tally Man, Savogand, to come and read the banana leaves before issuing his proclamation on behalf of End Zone. In this place, the residents recommendations are law. They said one thing - it was Peter.

Peter implored others to look after his dog when he was gone, wishing fellow End Zoners good luck. Talnoy declined the offer to look after the dog, being a cat person himself. As it was though, with the nominations counted, tallied, and with the accusations flying to the bitter end itw as Peter who was summoned to the inevitability of justice. End zone is proud of its demoratic judicial system and nothing can be purer than the punishment it imposes.

For the crime of the killings of Captain A and D-Man there was only one course of action. Peter was brought forward before the group. He pleaded his case and offered up his reason and motives for his innocent actions. For some it falls on deaf ears. There was always something a little odd about Peter. He had never been from around these parts. Although a master of the game in icy conditions, his Eversnow ways were not the same as others.

With Peter being led in front of the group, the only sensible thing to do was to make it clean and public. Held up in front of the noticeboard, a stake was driven through him, pinning him up as a grizzly reminder of the fate befalling wrongdoers here in End Zone. His dog whined at his feet as the lifeblood drained away. A blood that runs true, red just like everyone elses. Finally he slumped and was no more. End Zoners congratulated themselves for despatching Peter and could presumably now sleep easy. Although he did not look in any way like a Werewolf, maybe he was in fact the true killer after all.

Desperate commentary on what they had just seen passed quickly before night fell. Goale Ong's wise words helped:
Peter he came from abroad
We thought he was secretly clawed
We concluded that he
Disembowled A and D
So we staked him to a noticeboard

After the despatch of Peter the day before, the sense of unease, oe more accurate dread, the following morning was pervasive. Everyone knew there was lingering danger that night. It was hard to sleep. The residents were right to feel this way for it was certainly a night of darkness. Every sniff, scratch, snarl loomed in the imagination.

That night, imagination was also reality. There was again a victim. Nobody had any doubt whatsoever that Werewolves were afoot. The signs are clear. Peter's dog was gone, no sign of what happened to him. His own body was mangled, twisted, and bitten. What else had happened during the darkness? Where did the trail of destruction lead?

It was all too clear. The winding path towards a small home set apart slightly from the others in the enclave was the scene. A home normally filled with the sounds of concocting and brewing. A place where End Zone's most crafted beers and sometimes other unusual brews developed. The door was off the hinges yet inside nothing was disturbed. Here the fight had been swift and brutal. The violence immense. No ransacking had taken place in this home save for against the person who lived here.

The claw marks had nearly shredded him but all knew who lived in this place. It was Martin, ex of the Mercenaries, and now formerly of this parish. Yet again a neighbour and friend had been lost. End Zone was under siege. How would the residents determine who was culpable.

Howell broke the morning's silence with an assessment that the Werewolves strategy was to pick off randomly those who did not say much so as to avoid obvious patterns. It was Janesy who felt the pressure of that statement because of his relatively low activity in the group. Silke began to question how many Werewolves were believed to be living amongst the group. Her own thinking had been that it could have been Martin among that group but clearly that was not the case. Her suspicions turned towards One Eyed Joe for having turned the tide the day before against Peter. With suitable reflection, some beautiful words from Goale Ong came forth:
There was a young fellow named Mart
Who turned brewing into an art
But it counted for nowt
When wolves sought him out
Attacked him and tore him apart

There were others who had thought Martin could have been a wolf including One Eyed Joe and Goale Ong. Some analysis from Sami pointed towards Howell as having the most to gain from killing Martin as well as recognising that with him having been voted for a lot so far, more information would be revealed by his passing. Howell defended himself on the basis that a better strategy would be to be a face in the crowd rather than having drawn so much attention and votes.

No clear early pattern in the discussion came through as some of the most active members of the commnunity pointed fingers at each other. Again though it came down to two people and one of those was Howell. The other Joe. Nicola and Goale Ong also received a vote. It was that time as evening turns towards a darker hour when the rightousness of justice is imposed to its fullest. In the immortal words of Talleyrand:
Vous ne jouez donc pas le whist, monsieur? Hélas! Quelle triste vieilesse vous vous préparez!

As the declaration of justice was brought forward, the only fitting punishment for the killing of three friends and neighbours was to be torn apart as brutally as they were. It was to be Joe who would face this punishment. Quartering proved a little difficult but there were just enough limbs in this on-eye to latch onto as ropes were tied to various extremeties.

Four of the residents were called upon to take the strain. Then heave. Joe was literally torn apart. Justice is fair in End Zone.

As Joe was ripped to pieces, it offered a chancet to look inside and see what he was made of. It seems he really was just like everyone else. Nothing discernable showed itself any differently. Neverthless, End Zoners could congratulate themselves for eliminating another. Hopefully this time he really was the true killer.

Immediate outpourings of grief, sorrow, and the traumatised cries of those who realise they had again picked the wrong target were soothed by Goale Ong:
That End Zoner named One-Eyed Joe
We convinced ourselves he was a foe
Tied a rope to each limb
Pullled them cleanly off him
Was he guilty? We really hope so

The dead of night in End Zone was now stalked by fear. Without doubt, the prospect of horrific discover each morning remained foremost in every mind. It must have been hard to sleep knowing it may well be the last time. Dreams had become nightmares as the circle of neighbours and friends diminished.

Another dreamer was lost that night. Nobody had to look too far to see who. In his cottage all alone, he was always vulnerable. Although he kept mostly to himself, all had at least become familiar with his presence at least during these past few days. Now that presence had been dragged piece by piece from the cottage and strewn across the lawn. A feast had taken place. The remaining bones of Steve crunched into smaller pieces. They seem to be combined at times with another. It seems whoever ripped Steve from his revery had also taken what remained of One Eyed Joe. With a sense of dread and the looming inevitability of death with hung as a pall over End Zone, day began to creep over the horizon.

Still covinced that he had been a Werewolf, Silke was first to react with dismay when it became clear that he could not have been. Howell had his targets firmly set on Nicola after an overly spiky exchange the day before. Goale Ong chipped in with some fitting words:
A kindly End Zoner named Steve
Had a cottage that he'd rarely leave
But he's sadly no more
Since wolves came to his door
Shredded him and now we're left to grieve

With humanity at stake, the urgency increased in the debate amongst the residents. Sami analysed the voting patterns and spotted that those killed for three nights in a row had voted for Howell the day before. Goale Ong brought out some analytics which showed that Howell had voted for the innocent person three times and all three had been eliminated as a result. Silke linked Sami and Howell given Sami had never voted for Howell despite the large number of votes he had received across the days so far. Howell declared that he had voted for the person who had received the most votes but in all cases the other main candidate was himself. Digging deeper into his own stats, Ong realised that if Howell was a Werewolf, only himself and Rob had never voted for him. Knowing he was not in fact a Wereweolf, that meant only Sami and Howell would be the wolves. Howell pressed ahead in his conviction that it was Nicola which began to sway votes and drew sarcasm from Nicola. It was down to the two of them.

The tally in the end was clear and it pointed to Howell. Tally ho, the results were in and justice was determined by the people of End Zone. With Howell's prodigious blocking reputation, his demise is sparked by a blow dart to the neck before he could react more strongly. As he lay slumped, more poison was pumped into his veins to ensure he never woke up. As he lay there, motionless, paper drifted out of his pocket. Perhaps a confession letter? Maybe a last will and testament? It read:
Even a man who is pure in heart
and says his prayers by night
may become a wof when the wolfbane blooms
and the autumn moon is bright

Did this show that End Zone had finally found the culprit who had killed so many? Maybe yes. The suspended animation caused by the paralysis as the poison took hold allowed a close inspection of Howell's now dead body. It showed his PAIN Corp memorabilia and his jersey number tattooed onto his skin. The skin had never changed save for growing a little older and tougher. Maybe that was not evidence he had never been a changeling. It did seem strange though if he was. Still, End Zone was able to congratulate itself in eliminating the beat poet, the Howlin' one. Surely by now this must be the one? Surely? Hopefully? Maybe?

In the words of Goale Ong:
An ex-Blood Bowler named Harry Howell
Had to finally throw in the towel
He was killed with a dart
That poisoned his heart
When we lynched him for murder most foul

A night waiting for the inevitable. Danger and death were the sole thoughts. Everyone was alert. Nobody could rest even for a moment. In this sleep deprived state, every sound was amplified. Every shadow a wolf. Commotion in the central square led all to rush out to greet it. They were too late. Whatever had passed this way had taken the pounds of flesh they wanted from the recently departed Howell and moved on.

It was in the end the only one capable of sleep at any time who was not amongst the group. The Count. There was always something of the night about him. Maybe that meant it was he who had killed that night. Pitchforks and shotguns at the ready, the mob made its way angrily to his ornate and somewhat stately home. There was no answer, no response. It was eerily quiet. The whole place was open and still. The velvets and candles threw shadows and muffled sounds but in that grand hall it was clear what had happened. The lid to his bed had been torn off. Howard lied seadately. Blissfully unaware of what had happened to him. It seemed that his legendary ability to shrug off injury was not enough this time as his innards had been plundered and bite marks existing where flesh once was. The Count was no more.

A tribute from Goale Ong filled the quiet:
The legendary Count Michael Howard
Was attacked by wolves and overpowered
They broke into his crypt
Flesh from bone ws then ripped
Until he was mostly devoured

Ong followed up with analysis showing voting patterns for innocents included 4/4 by Nicola. The forlorn hope that Howell had actually been a werewolf clouded some of the analysis but the momentum was clearly for Nicola after the spat she had had with Howell. After Goale Ong gave her some hope by announcing a nomination for Sami "The Hoop", it was down to those two for the elimination though at the last minute Silke changed her mind and voted for Janesy.

When no more signs of minds being changed led the discussion to close, it was time for the decision. To pose that question arising from words allegedly of Taliesen:
Which came first, is it darkness, is it light?

The verdict was rendered and it was Nicola. She announced that she was the hero you deserve, but not the one you need right now. So you hunted me. Because I can take it. Because I'm not your hero. A silent guardian, a watchful protector.

Nicola's stoic determination remained as the numbers were called and she spoke her last. As her time was called, Nicola was run through with a blade, fell, and breathed her last. With no sign of change as with all the others so far, those remaining in End Zone could only look around at one another to wonder what had befallen them. Goale Ong said it best:
Nicola's fate was debated
For her lynching some folks advocated
Deaf ears met her cry
But she kept her head high
Until she was decapitated

Sleep no longer came to End Zone. There was no peace in this retirement enclave. In particular there was no peace for Silke. Tracking down clues, searching for indications, scouring the records for any sign of those who may be other than what they seem. That night it was clear and obvious who her enemies were. Surrounded by her work, they approached her. Her end was nigh. She did not go down without a fight. Struggling to the last, she battled against the Werewolf villainy but outnumbered, the odds were just too long and she fell to their gnashing teeth and razor sharp claws. As day approached, hoped receded. What was there now that could salve End Zone?

Goale Ong offered up a traditional refrain:
Silke fought til the end for her cause
Seeking werewolves with barely a pause
When they came for her
She pulled out some fur
But they shredded her with teeth and claws

With the limerick declared, the response was immediate. From Janesy - I vote for Goale Ong. From Sami - I vote for Goale Ong. From Talnoy - I vote for Goale Ong. His fate evident, the only reasoable response was another verse:
An ex-Blood Bowl player Goale Ong
Off the pitch didn't do a lot wrong
But now stands condemned
I guess this is the end
The werewolves have just been too strong

THe nominations were in yet there was no sign of the warden Savogand. Just a note pinned on the noticeboard which reads:
There once was a thrower named Goale Ong
With limerick skills that were very strong
Surrounded by dangers
Though they were not strangers
Unfortunately he will not last long

The wolves were free to do as they wish. End Zone was in their hands. As the wolves closed in on the last resident standing, there was a clear future in this enclave. The future was somewhat wolf-like. This time, the enclave had fallen and the Werewolves could stand tall, celebrating their vanquishing of the residents.