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Welcome to Haven, a small, innocuous New England town near the coast and only a short commute from Boston. Nestled amongst the forests and not far from the coast the town is home to average townies and university students, but attracts its share of campers and boaters.

It also happens to be the weakpoint between worlds, where creatures of myth and folklore creep across. Drawing a large number of supernatural beings, it is protected and fought over by secret societies.

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Liam and Evan encounter a disheveled man named Roy in Rosie's Diner, who appears distressed and is seen talking to someone invisible. Concerned, Liam and Evan decide to engage with Roy, suspecting he's experiencing something beyond the ordinary. After observing his behavior and hearing him mention a presence following him, they invite him outside for a private conversation. Once outside, Roy reveals that he's been seeing and hearing a girl no one else can see or hear, leading him to doubt his own sanity. Sensing Roy's genuine distress, Liam and Evan, with the unexpected arrival of Siofra, decide to delve deeper into the matter. Siofra, bringing her unique perspective and a bone charm, suggests they check the "nightmare," a term indicating a realm or situation beyond normal perception.

In the alley beside Rosie's Diner, Siofra and Liam step through to another plane of existence, leaving Evan to comfort Roy. They discover a college-aged girl named Allie, who reveals she's been trapped in a state where she's invisible and inaudible to the real world, explaining her desperate attempts to communicate. Allie's relief at being seen and heard is palpable. Siofra and Liam guide her to use a mirror in the diner's bathroom as a portal, successfully restoring her to the tangible world. Allie's gratitude is immense as she experiences the physical world once again, from the solidity of walls to the sensation of running water. This act of kindness not only helps Allie but provides Roy with a semblance of peace, proving that his experiences were not figments of his imagination.

The resolution of Allie's predicament brings a sense of closure to Roy, who had been tortured by the reality of his perceptions. Siofra, Liam, and Evan's willingness to step beyond the bounds of the ordinary to assist both Roy and Allie highlights their compassion and understanding of the supernatural. As the group decides to return to Rosie's Diner, Roy heads off, visibly relieved and thankful for the intervention that allowed him to find peace with his extraordinary experience. The encounter underscores the mysterious and often unseen challenges individuals face, and the importance of empathy and action in helping those in distress navigate their way back to reality.
-Liam's odd encounter(SRLivia)

On a chilling night at the Sprawling Hillside of Arkwright Cemetery, Clairabella, joined by Edith and Siofra , sets out to banish a menacing presence. Their task quickly becomes a battle against not just one but multiple manifestations of supernatural threats. As Clairabella initiates the ritual with a slice to her wrist, the area is enveloped by a malevolent black mist, conjuring creatures of brimstone and shadows. Among these are a monstrous black spider and spectral warriors clad in dark armor, compelling the trio into action. Edith, wielding a ritual blade, coordinates their defense, while Siofra, despite exhaustion from a day's work, vigorously engages the ghostly adversaries. The arrival of a giant smoke mastiff, summoned by Clairabella, adds to their forces, taking on the spider as Edith aids Clairabella from entrapment.

The climax of the event unfolds as they confront a second wave of threats, with more spun spider monsters and armor-clad specters assaulting them. During these trials, the group faces a profound struggle against their own darker impulses, brought on by a pervasive, evil laughter designed to tempt them into sin. Despite the overwhelming odds and personal battles, their resolve remains unshaken. Edith, drawing strength from the night and her dominion over it, leads the team with minimal effort but decisive action, compelling one of the spectral warriors to self-harm before allowing Siofra and the mastiff to dispatch it. Amidst the chaos, Clairabella, with a calm born of necessity, continues the ritual, their focus unwavering even as they confront the very breath being stolen from their lungs by a circle of smoke monsters. In a moment of critical despair, it's the combined resilience of the group and a surge of magical power from Clairabella that ultimately dissipates the smoke and banishes the malevolent entities, leaving an eerie calm in the cemetery.
-Clairabella's ghost banishing

In the mystical atmosphere of the Supernatural History Classroom at the Spender Arts and Wellness Center at White Oak, an enthralling discussion unfolds, centered on the obscure and powerful Treaty of Venice. Alexandra, steering the conversation, brings to light the significance of this treaty amidst the backdrop of the supernatural's hidden existence from humanity. Despite the students' varying familiarity with historical events, the discourse dives into the intricacies of supernatural politics, touching upon previous accords and the pivotal reasons behind the treaty's creation in 1584. Amidst this exchange, Castiel, a mysterious figure, enters, observing quietly yet with a palpable presence.

As the class delves deeper into the mechanisms of supernatural concealment and governance, diverging views surface among the students, highlighted by Siofra's challenging questions and Gabriella's curiosity. Alexandra guides the discussion towards understanding the necessity of oaths and hospitality within the supernatural community, hinting at a delicate balance of power and secrecy maintained to prevent a crisis. In a surprising revelation, Castiel, who had been an observer, shares his identity as a member of the powerful Council of Venice, sparking intrigue and prompting further queries from the students. The session evolves into a candid dialog about the subtle battles and the supreme stakes of keeping the supernatural world veiled from humanity, hinting at the broader conflicts at play across the globe. This complex narrative weaves together elements of ancient lore, politics, and the perennial struggle for survival, leaving the students with more questions than answers as they ponder the true nature of the forces that govern their hidden world.
-Alexandra's [White Oak] The Treaty of Venice

In a dark and luxurious bathing room, Benjamin finds himself in a perplexing situation involving giant magical octopi and Lilian, the nightgown-toting woman post-pedicure. Despite his inability to walk, Benjamin's culinary skills with seafood are put to the test when Lilian, wielding a javelin-turned-skewer, offers him a giant octopus to grill. This odd and somewhat humorous encounter unfolds amidst stunning luxury, with Benjamin and Lilian successfully fending off an invasion, albeit of a very unique kind. They ensure the safety of their lavish surroundings, concluding their adventure on a note of bizarre victory, ready to savor their strangely acquired dinner.

Meanwhile, in a different scene that unravels into the late hours of a cold winter night, Evan Reed faces an unexpected confrontation. Disturbed by a knock at his door, he discovers a group of Haven Police officers seeking information on a missing girl, Sally Anne Saffi. Despite initial reluctance and a tense exchange with the officers, Evan's sharp hearing guides them to Sally Anne, who is found chained to a tree, petrified of a mysterious hooded figure. Evan's unexpected lockpicking skill becomes the key to Sally Anne's freedom, and together with the officers, they embark on a rescue that reinforces the spirit of community and cooperation. The night concludes with a young girl saved from peril, a dubious hero in Evan, and a reminder of unexpected bravery and compassion in the face of adversity.
-Lilian's odd encounter(SRWilliam)

In a chilling encounter at Arkwright Cemetery, Clairabella finds herself in a conversation with a mysterious man about making pacts with demons. The man, with a calculated demeanor, reveals that these pacts offer power and strength in exchange for "a few things here and there," implying a sinister, yet unspecified cost. Despite his efforts to assure Clairabella of the pact's worth, she remains skeptical, especially upon learning that these pacts involve communing with entities that thrive on suffering and pain. Her hesitation grows as she probes deeper into the nature of these pacts and the implications of the sacrifices they entail. The man, revealing little about himself, claims these demonic bargains have enabled him to protect the world from unspecified forces intent on its destruction, yet he evades disclosing the price he paid for his own pact.

As their conversation unfolds, Clairabella grapples with the moral quandaries presented by the man's proposition. Despite her desperate desire not to feel weak or vulnerable again, she staunchly refuses to entertain the idea of killing for power, a stance that seems to puzzle or perhaps disappoint the man. Their dialogue takes a darker turn as the man outlines an apocalyptic vision where demons harvest souls to prevent the end of the world, suggesting a grotesque symbiosis between humanity and the infernal. Faced with the choice of potentially gaining the power to protect herself at the cost of compromising her morals, Clairabella ultimately declines the offer, emphasizing her refusal to become a murderer even if it means she remains at risk. The man, unfazed, departs with a cryptic comment on the world's impending doom and Clairabella's missed opportunity to stop it, leaving her alone with her principles intact but her sense of security profoundly shaken.
-Clairabella's odd encounter(SRTrevor)