In Part 3, Wylder’s disappearance becomes accepted as fact, pushing the narrative into a new phase. Attempts to locate him yield conflicting testimonies and vague traces, intensifying uncertainty. Fear and speculation consume the town as each person interprets events through personal bias. Branston’s behavior draws increasing attention, fueling suspicions about his involvement. This part deepens the psychological turmoil and presents the mystery at its most shadowed and complex.
