毎年初夏から
みかんの木のナミアゲハと、
クスノキのアオスジアゲハの成長を楽しみにしてる。
ナミアゲハは、サナギになるのは
みかんの木ではなく、
家の壁とか、なんだけど、
アオスジアゲハは毎年クスノキでサナギになって、蝶になる。
のが、今年は
クスノキの調子がよろしくないせいか、
こんな所に来てた‼️
ここは、クスノキの横に置いているメダカちゃん水槽の雨よけビニール。
この赤マル辺りまで遠征してた。
しかも、3匹‼️
↓左のはナミアゲハだな。
もう巣立ってるっぽい。
ともかく無事に巣立ちますように‼️
Echoes of Insanity: A Primal Fear Sequel
Five years had crawled by since Aaron Stampler, the meek altar boy, walked free from the mental institution. Martin Vail, forever haunted by the case, had buried himself in pro-bono work, the courtroom drama a distant, unsettling memory.
One sweltering Chicago summer, the city was gripped by a new horror. A series of seemingly unrelated murders – a social worker, a wealthy philanthropist, a young journalist – all strangled, a single white rose left beside each body. The victims had one chilling connection: they were all part of the jury that acquitted Aaron Stampler.
Vail, drawn back into the morbid spotlight by whispers of his past association, felt a cold dread pool in his stomach. He couldn't shake the feeling this was somehow connected to Aaron, or rather, Roy – the manipulative psychopath lurking beneath the surface.
Meanwhile, Roy, basking in his perceived freedom, reveled in the meticulous execution of his revenge. Each night, a new mask – the facade of the innocent Aaron – slipped on, a chilling performance for the world. But Roy grew sloppy. A witness spotted a fleeting glimpse of a tattoo – a snarling wolf – on the killer's arm, a detail the sheltered Aaron wouldn't have.
Vail, haunted by a recurring nightmare of the courtroom, the white rose a recurring symbol, saw the news report. The tattoo – it was from a juvenile detention file, a detail buried deep in the casework. It all fit. Roy, mistaking Vail for a broken man, underestimated his resilience.
Vail, now fueled by a grim determination, delved back into the case. He tracked down a former nurse at the institution, a woman who always suspected Roy's act. With her help, Vail unearthed a hidden sketch – a grotesque self-portrait Roy had drawn during "therapy," depicting himself as a wolf.
The pieces fell into place. Vail contacted the police, anonymously, presenting them with the sketch and the connection to the jury members. A sting operation was set, Vail himself acting as bait, taunting Roy with veiled references to his "performance."
Roy, his facade crumbling, took the bait. Lured into a trap, he lunged at Vail, a primal snarl contorting his face. The police swarmed, the white rose falling from his pocket as they apprehended him.
The trial was a media frenzy. The jury, a different cast this time, saw through the carefully constructed act. The evidence – the witness, the sketch, the connection to the victims – painted a chilling picture. Roy, stripped bare of his charade, remained silent, a chilling emptiness in his eyes.
The verdict: guilty. The sentence: death.
Vail watched from the gallery, a flicker of sadness crossing his face. Justice, perhaps, but a hollow victory. As Roy was led away, his eyes met Vail's for a fleeting moment. A cold smile played on his lips, a whisper escaping them, "There will always be another Aaron."
The courtroom lights dimmed, casting long shadows. The echoes of insanity lingered, a chilling reminder that some darkness cannot be truly contained.
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Sure, here's a sequel to *Primal Fear*:
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### **Primal Fear: Requiem**
**Chapter 1: Release**
Ten years had passed since the trial that shook Chicago. Aaron Stampler, the altar boy who once deceived the world, had been released from the state mental hospital. The doctors believed him cured, convinced that the fractured mind of Aaron had healed and that the dangerous alter ego, Roy, was gone forever. But they were wrong.
In truth, Aaron had never existed. Roy, the psychopath, had always been in control, playing the role of Aaron to perfection. His years in the hospital were spent meticulously planning his next move, awaiting the day he could walk free and resume his life of manipulation and murder.
**Chapter 2: A New Beginning**
Upon his release, Roy adopted a new identity, calling himself Daniel Blake. He moved to a small town in Indiana, far from the city that knew his crimes. He found work as a handyman, his charming demeanor and seemingly gentle nature earning the trust of the community.
But the darkness within him was never far from the surface. Roy began to take pleasure in small acts of cruelty, testing the limits of his newfound freedom. It wasn't long before he craved more than just petty misdeeds.
**Chapter 3: The First Mistake**
Roy's first victim in his new life was a young woman named Jessica, who had come to him for help with a broken fence. He lured her into his home, and the thrill of exerting his power over her was intoxicating. But in his haste, he left behind a crucial piece of evidence: a necklace belonging to Jessica, which was later found in his workshop by a nosy neighbor.
The police were called, and Roy's carefully constructed facade began to crack. The small town detective, Sarah Collins, noted the inconsistencies in Roy's story and the eerie calmness with which he handled the situation. Her instincts told her that something was deeply wrong.
**Chapter 4: The Investigation**
Detective Collins delved into Roy's past, discovering that his background as Daniel Blake was fabricated. Her search led her to Chicago, where she uncovered the infamous case of Aaron Stampler. The more she learned, the more convinced she became that Daniel Blake and Aaron Stampler were one and the same.
Collins worked tirelessly, piecing together the evidence that would link Roy to Jessica's disappearance and other unsolved cases in the area. She faced resistance from her superiors, who found it hard to believe that such a charming man could be a cold-blooded killer. But Collins persisted, driven by a sense of justice for the victims.
**Chapter 5: The Downfall**
Roy, sensing the tightening noose, decided to flee. But his arrogance proved to be his undoing. In a final act of desperation, he attempted to kidnap Collins, hoping to silence her once and for all. However, Collins was prepared. She fought back, and in the struggle, Roy was captured.
The trial that followed was even more sensational than the first. Roy's true nature was exposed, and the evidence against him was overwhelming. Despite his attempts to manipulate the jury and feign insanity once more, the truth prevailed.
**Chapter 6: Justice Served**
Roy was sentenced to death, his charm and cunning unable to save him from the consequences of his actions. As he awaited his execution, he remained defiant, unrepentant for the lives he had destroyed. The story of Aaron Stampler, the altar boy who never was, finally came to an end.
In his final moments, Roy's facade crumbled. Alone in his cell, he faced the reality of his own demise. The man who had spent his life manipulating others was now powerless, awaiting the justice he had long evaded. As the lethal injection was administered, Roy's last thoughts were of the power he once wielded and the lives he had taken.
And then, silence.
**Epilogue**
Detective Collins stood outside the prison, reflecting on the case that had consumed her life. She had brought a monster to justice, but the scars left behind by Roy's actions would never fully heal. She vowed to continue her work, seeking justice for those who could no longer speak for themselves.
The world moved on, but the story of Aaron Stampler, the boy who deceived everyone, would be remembered as a chilling reminder of the darkness that can hide behind the most innocent faces.
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This sequel explores the aftermath of Roy's deception, his continued path of manipulation and murder, and ultimately, his downfall at the hands of a determined detective.
