Ned Hillsdale and the Puppeteer's Twisted Game

The day began with a cold wind blowing through the streets of Chicago, but nothing could've prepared Ned for the chill he felt upon receiving an ornate envelope at his doorstep. The familiar marionette stamp in red wax sent shivers down his spine. Opening it, Ned's worst fears were confirmed. A single photograph of Lily, bound and blindfolded, was accompanied by a note in a meticulous handwriting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices