Willow's Message

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Late last night, some of Willow's Instagram followers noticed that her account had posted a story.  If you're not familiar with Instagram, a "story" is a temporary picture or video, which usually lasts for twenty-four hours.  The story contained a video message from Willow herself.  I've included it below, but I will warn you that some may find the video disturbing due to the distress Willow appears to be in while recording.  If that sounds like too much, then you may want to skip over it.


Moments after the video appeared, news of its existence had reached every corner of the town.  Folks don't know what to make of it.  Some are saying that this is further evidence of a publicity stunt.  After all, Willow was all about acting in high school.  Besides, if she had access to a phone, why would she wait weeks before making her call for help?  But most people, especially those close to her, are certain she's in danger.

Willow's father, Keith Howard, is out combing the town with a group of his buddies.  Her mother Francine is at home, stationed by the phone, her head bowed in prayer.  Jane and Grace have teamed up with some of their peers and are brainstorming ideas about where Willow might be.

There is not much you or I can do directly to help with the search efforts.  But perhaps if we review what we know about Willow and Collin's disappearance, we can find a piece of information that the others are overlooking.

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