>>1114100
look for open window first or just knock beacuse the lights are on

Check with the Suspiciously Menacing Flamingo first, maybe he's got you covered?

Try not to consider the fact that, in the darkness like this, it's a little (LOT) more menacing than the spooky ghost lady.


At least that one didnt have eyes to STARE AT YOU in the way only a Horrible (Plastic) Bird can...

>>1114107
Inside that horrors mouth or under his platform would be a great place to hide a spare key.

Lights are on, is anyone home?

You don't need to hunt for keys or break windows. Do you hear music? Are they practicing without you? Just bang on the door. Someone's in there. If there's no one to hear you beating on the door there's no reason to go in there anyway.

Panda 2025/10/15(Wed)00:05 No. 1115071 ID: 12b6d2
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You've always hated that flamingo. It's ominous, like it's judging you.

Panda 2025/10/15(Wed)00:06 No. 1115072 ID: 12b6d2
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Suspiciously menacing.

Panda 2025/10/15(Wed)00:06 No. 1115073 ID: 12b6d2
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You take out your frustrations on something that can't fight back, squeezing the life out of its weird staring eyes.

Panda 2025/10/15(Wed)00:07 No. 1115074 ID: 12b6d2
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A key tumbles out of it and hits you on the toe. Jackpot.

+1 HOUSE KEY

Panda 2025/10/15(Wed)00:08 No. 1115075 ID: 12b6d2
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You're so glad to be back in a panel that isn't blue.

There's no music, and the only light still on is in the kitchen. As far as you can tell you're home alone.

Your body's telling you it's time for sleep. Best to finish this day sooner than later.

Before that, your stomach grumbles. You haven't eaten all day and are s t a r v i n g. If you don't eat now tomorrow's going to suck.

Where's the food?

>You haven't eaten all day

yeah you did: https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/1044452.html#1070235

take a handful of whatever is left in your pet's food dish.

>>1115075
Damn, bitch, you live like this?

Uh.
I mean, yeah.
Food.
Late night snacks.
Something simple, yet a match for you refined taste and elegant manners.
Cereal.
From the box.
Boner ape tits.

Munch that raw instant ramen. You know you have some, and that you can't be bothered to do any cooking.

Dig in your house full of wood shavings to see if you can find any food pellets that scattered from your dish. Then lick repeatedly at your giant hamster bottle to wash it down.

>>1115122
Id done the "damn bitch" comment cause at first i thought it was a junk strewn room.

Eventually twigged it was a perspective of her pet hamster or whatever rodent she keeps, but had already pressed enter so... eh.
Its probably a messy floor anyway.

How dead is your hamster?

Bummer. Missed band practice entirely, huh? ...Assuming those drums aren't going to leer dramatically out of the shadows and assault you.

Panda 2025/12/16(Tue)01:10 No. 1119119 ID: 5c76ef
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You can't hear anyone, that's a pretty good sign you're alone. Shane is not a quiet person. Looks like you're too late. It's not even your fault!

This isn't a hamster, they're rats. And they're the food: the actual pet is in this one.

Grant has a cool snake.
Well it's pretty cool. It doesn't know any tricks or anything. Actually it's a little boring. Snakes spend a lot more time sleeping than you expected, but you got to feed it once!

Grant doesn't let you touch it.

Panda 2025/12/16(Tue)01:11 No. 1119120 ID: 5c76ef
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There's proably something in the kitchen!

Cereal is a good idea, there's always cereal! It's better than wood shavings.
You keep a box of the super-sugary stuff in the cupboard.
There's also some good stuff in the top of the fridge but Grant doesn't let you touch that.

The kitchen is cold and quiet, the hum of the fridge is all the company you have. The rude word art you left on the fridge this morning has been meddled with to hold up a note.

>>1119120
read note

note!

hug note, read tom

Read note!

>>1119120
Consume cereal.
Read note.
Up your rude art game by instead shaping the magnets into a penis.
If theres enough, go for a full dong collage.

Oh no, more blue panels! D8

>>1119120
Read note then we can gorge our self and grow rotound and happy

Panda 2026/02/26(Thu)22:57 No. 1122664 ID: 436332
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The note is in Grant's handwriting.

"Drop off @ Bend
if ur not paying rent do chores
fill the fridge"

That's it.

Oh fuck, there's $20 on the back!

+20 dollars

That means you have uh... um... $27 and 75 cents. Largely in change.

Looks like band practice isn't happening after all, but you came out of this way richer. This is the richest you've been in months! Money helps distract from the sadness.

New quest:
Fill the fridge

Panda 2026/02/26(Thu)22:58 No. 1122665 ID: 436332
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Ah, Bunther's Booty. This cereal is banned in three states, which only makes it more alluring. Knowing you're breaking some rule somewhere makes it taste better. But that's probably all the sugar.

Your mom has a thing for Bunther; it's probably the uniform. You don't see it personally, but your dad won't allow it in the house because of it.

Panda 2026/02/26(Thu)23:00 No. 1122667 ID: 436332
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You have a bad habit of eating only the marhmallow bits. Digging your hand in your rustle about to and find any but unfortunately they're all gone. Leaving you with a box of dry, grain cereal.

This is barely food. There's probably more nutrition in the carboard box.

Whatever. It's something at least. You'll make yourself a bowl.


Going to end the night after this. If there's anything you want to do before then say your piece before we move to day 2.

Those letters on the fridge are in perfect position to spell a obviously fun word

arrange it to say "BUST" and then take the extra T with you. You never know when a "T" will come in handy later

After cereal is done, put the box of Bunther's Booty (part of this complete breakfast) in the fridge to finish the fill fridge quest and then go to bed.

You have a friend outside the window. Wave back.

>>1122667
You need to eat all of it so you can buy more for the marshmallows, its less food by food so you need to eat more of it, you know you can do it, if you like pour sugar on it or Melt butter ontop.
Perhaps boiling it into a porrage with a small bit butter, whipped cream, milk and a pinch of Artificial Vanilla sugar boiling it up then getting it stay warm on the lower two heat settings while sitting for 4 minutes as the grain soaks it up.
Its about exactly one and a half amount of grain by volume that is the added fluid

>>1122688
Stirring not sitting stir always when Heating so this should take in total 6 minutes

>>1122667
Dig deep.
There could be a booty themed prize.

Ensure you arrange the fridge magnets in the rudest phrase available. Butts seems like a low hanging fruit though.

Need to think about how to make those 17 bucks stretch to fill a fridge.
What?
Fifteen percent service charge is fair. And you aint spending your own hard earned cash, are you?

Cost effective foods:
Rice, beans, maybe milk (by volume per dollar), raw ingredients like sugar or flour, raw vegetables

>>1122695
Means we can make out own bread and pastry dough the two food groups also beans surprisingly Good on toast

I don't see baking turning out well. Better to get food that's simple to cook.

Rice and beans are cheap yeah, but don't forget store bought bread and pasta. Eggs tend to be affordable (even in this fucked up economy) and sometimes groceries have short-lived sales to get rid of food that's about to expire; you can take advantage of that. Might even be possible to find someone selling bruised or unattractive produce at a steep discount.

Panda 2026/06/24(Wed)03:47 No. 1128519 ID: 00d6ee
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> Fill the fridge with cereal

That's a fantastic idea. Kill two birds with one stone: get rid of your shitty cereal and earn $20.

You fill the fridge with BUNTHER'S BOOTY. Easy. Quest complete.
+2 EXP for a job "well done."

Panda 2026/06/24(Wed)03:48 No. 1128520 ID: 00d6ee
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The concrete floor isn't very comfortable but you've had rougher nights, after all that running aroung sleep comes hard and fast and before you know it, it's morning.

Day 2.

It's raining heavily, you can hear it beating off the garage walls. Along with the sounds of your stomach, you're HUNGRY and a little bitch about it.
Today is another day of GHOST HUNTING. You have a few places you can visit but before you decide where to go you should get dressed and find some food.

There's a pile of clothes around here somewhere... what's good for rainy weather?

A raincoat, if you have one. The one available is whatever color you'd find most embarrassing, though.
Maybe jeans. Boots. Maybe an umbrella, though that takes a hand.

Uh... are your boobs smaller?

Swipe some clothes from Grant’s dresser. It’s about time you wear something not so itchy and smelly, and avoid another day of doing laundry. Be sure to get clothes from the bottom of the pile too, so he doesn’t notice it missing right away.

>>1128532
Yep yep.
Its the considerate thing to do cause he would put his least favorite at the bottom.

Check hand bite.
Need to make sure its not infected.

a cheap plastic poncho, picked up at a yard sale. it had the logo for some log flume ride at some park you've never heard of, but mostly that wore off years ago.

Panda 2026/07/03(Fri)22:08 No. 1128916 ID: 56a051
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You ignore all of the house rules and rummage through Grant's bedroom for clothes.
There's a tacky plastic raincoat from when your friends went to the Great Wolf Lodge. You were stuck in detention and didn't get to go, but it's not like you could've afforded it anyway.

It's a bit small and a bit squeaky, but it'll keep your torso rain-free at least.

You take the time to do your eyeliner in the mirror - your hand looks fine, actually you'd totally forgotten about it! There isn't even a mark.
It feels a little numb, like you sat on it for a while.

There's a loud knock at the front door.

Don't answer!

Got a window or peephole to see who it is?

>>1128916
I keep forgetting about the hand and remembering only band practice and donuts and stale cereal

There are house rules?

Anyway

inspect those photos on the mirror

>>1128916
Careful
Dont wanna give yourself raccoon eyes.

Answer tha door.
Orrrr
Climb outta the window and oeak at who it is first.

Panda 2026/07/15(Wed)23:16 No. 1129369 ID: 7f42f4
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You don't answer immediately, instead you check the peephole.
It doesn't look like there's anybody there...
Oh, wait- what's that?

There's another knock, it's much louder now that you're pressed up against the door.

Are those Debra’s ears? Seems a bit too short to be her. Probably some kid. Yell through the door and tell the brat to go away, the place is quarantined

>>1129369
Aww... open the door.

can't leave em out in the rain

"[Your mom's name] is on vacay or something. If it's urgent, pay me twenty bucks."

>>1129369
It's just some kid, no harm in opening the door to get a better look at them. Also easier to be rude in person.

Panda 2026/07/19(Sun)15:43 No. 1129514 ID: 5fedbe
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You open the door and the smell of rain hits you.
There's a mouse, a very small mouse standing in the doorway - much too small to be Debra. She's dressed appropriately for the weather down to her little rubber boots.

"Hello!" The voice is high pitched and nasally. "You're Riley, right? I need your help! Are you busy?"

It's an unusual question to ask: Everybody knows everybody in town, this is somebody you've never met before.

Do I know you from somewhere?

Who's askin'?

...Don't explicitly invite her in. Leave the door open and wait for her to enter or leave.
Vamps and shit.

Helping out with something beats hanging around here. Did Debra send her? Sounds about right for the old lady to involve you in someone’s shenanz.

Look for weather appropriate footwear to put on as well.

>>1129514
Whats up with that smug mug? She or he has bad vibes

do they need help with ghosts?

>>1129514
Depends: Who's asking and for what?

I'm sorry but who are you and how do you know who I am? Also why do you want my help? I don't really have a handy man kind of reputation and I live kind of out of the way, so why come to me?

Your help? She wants your help? You??

She's cute though...

I don't know. This mouse is giving me Jehovah witness vibes.

>>1129514
On the one hand, you should know everyone.
The idea of someone knowing you when thats not true is odd.

On the other hand, she is fricken adorable, cute, interesting and i would like to know more.

On a third mutant hand or prehensile foot, do you know anymotger grey mice that she has a family resemblance to?

>>1128916
Is it just me / an artistic oversight, or does her visible, non-reflected eye not match the reflection (wide open vs lidded)?

>>1129514
Assuming they're not an underage kiddo - list off your pricing as if you were a sex worker to fluster them.

>>1129514
Pet/massage their adorable, adorable mousey ears.

Then ask politely who they are and what kind of assistance they need.

>>1129514
Ask her if she's acquainted with Debra. Everyone knows all mice know all other mice on a psionic, hivemind-like level.

She's small and adorable and looks like someone you could easily boss around by just being assertively yourself. She's perfect.

I do believe you just found yourself a sidekick, Riley.

She can be the Watson to your Holmes. The Robin to your Batman. The one little girl you forget her name to your Inspector Gadget.

Help doesn't come for free, or cheap! There's equipment costs, womanpower, crow taxes... Ask what she can compensate you with. We need wealth, favors, or other bribery.

>>1049275
New reader, here to offer a potential theory: What if the pickle jar contained a live venomous animal? One that was freed when the jar broke, and then stung, bit or slashed Riley while she was probing in the dark.

And the weird sensation afterwards could be attributed to venom (which could have hallucinogenic effect and be slow-acting) or a transmittable pathogen like Rabies. It could be something as mundane as Tetanus too.

If Riley continues to have weird symptoms or her physical/mental state worsens, she may need to check with a doc and get a blood test at the very least. The wound may have healed but something nasty might be in her bloodstream.

Panda 2026/08/31(Mon)16:58 No. 1131530 ID: 8c96b0
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You respond tepidly to the young girl knocking at your door, refusing to leave the doorway.

"Do I know you? Are you a Jenova's Witness or something?"

"Huh?" She squints at you. "From the videogame?"

"What?" The question has confused you so you move on. "Why do you need my help?"

"I was told you were the resident expert in ghost hunting! I received glowing reviews from some nice people in town."
Wow. You have a reputation for something besides failure. Awesome.

She extends a hand and on reflex you shake, the mouse is very round and cute and it makes you instantly want to trust her.

You're now OFFICIALLY FRIENDS. (+ 2 EXP)

Panda 2026/08/31(Mon)16:58 No. 1131531 ID: 8c96b0
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Assuming all mice must know one another, you ask the first question that comes to mind: "Are you friends with Debra?"

She gasps in surprise!

"Yes! That's why I'm here! She didn't come home last night, which is odd because she's never late. Really, never! I think something must be wrong. I was hoping you could help check it out."

2 XP from gaining friends
See, your tits pay for themselves

Jiggle while talking

Hmm… show her the ring, ask if it was Debra’s

You were absolutely right to come to the local ghost hunter instead of filing a missing persons report. Now tell me - what sort of haunted house did she go to instead of coming back home?

>>1131531
Oh good finally something to push us forwards.

Tell her about the ghost you encountered last night!

You should take this case so that it retroactively becomes your excuse for snooping around a crime scene last night.

We're on the case!

Tell her it was a good idea to come to you instead of the (fun) police, as this is certainly a ghost matter and not a regular kidnapper/serial killer/dangerous and armed individual.

On that topic, ask why she thinks this is specifically a ghost matter. Also, what your new OFFICIAL FRIENDS actual name is and relation to Debra (the fact she knows she 'didn't come home' makes me think family member, friend, friend with benefits, roomate...).

For the case itself, we need to retrace Debra's path to find to potential spot she went missing. We last saw her on the swing yesterday, what path would she take to go home to from there? Maybe we'll find tracks or signs of where she got yoinked and go from there.

>>1131534
Agreed.

>>1131531
Adventure and mystery and ghost shenanigans HO!

Acitvate your GAYDAR (or equivalent) and check the cute mouse for any ability to be romanced as a sidequest.

How VERY SMALL is this mouse compared to Debra, another mouse?

How date-able is the mouse?

Oh no, Debra is hurt?? What happened to her you saw her just earlier yesterday!

Contemplate whether the Debra you met at the swing yesterday was in fact a ghost of Debra.

Panda 2026/09/10(Thu)02:38 No. 1131864 ID: 3c952e
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Oh no, Debra!
"Of course I'll help!!" You're so enthusiastic you don't ask for money.
Rummaging through your pockets you find The Ring and show it off. "Was this hers?"

The mouse clears her throat. "Nope!"

Terse. To break the silence you ask the obvious question: "If she's missing why did you come to me? I saw her yesterday at the park, she's not a ghost."

She looks left. Then she looks right. Then the mouse hops closer, whispering to you.
"I need somebody who knows about w e i r d s t u f f. Last night I went looking for her and something happened."

When she steps back she pulls your map from your pocket, or inventory, or wherever you've been keeping all this bullshit you're carrying.

Panda 2026/09/10(Thu)02:38 No. 1131865 ID: 3c952e
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"Here. A little behind our shop in the woods I saw it." The thought of it makes the mouse frown. "I don't know what exactly; it was scary! Not like any animal I know... It was walking."
The mouse shivers when she thinks about it. "I think it got her."

The place she's pointing at is not far from where you saw the ghost, on the main street.
You tell her about the ghost. "I saw a ghost there too! It was tall, really tall and looked like a horse?"

"What I saw didn't look like a horse. But if you saw a ghost then maybe I did too! Something must have happened last night; I thought we could look for clues together."



[The currently nameless mouse joins your party.]
Her big hat and coat combo buffs your waterproofing stat.

You can visit the main street any time, the woods are safe to go through during the day.
You're hungry as fuck. When you can you should really eat.
You should also see Avery today and tell her about the ghost, she'll be at the trailer park or you can call her to meet somewhere.

>>1131865
>like a horse
A skeleton horse. Important detail.

>hungry
Well, you didn't ask for money... but you can surely work for food. Bring that up.

Before we go to Avery, let’s go over to Shane and get him in on this (and mooch some food off of him) we will need as much people as possible

Let's eat. She's got a wallet, right?

Call Avery, arrange to visit a diner or fast food place. Avery or Nameless Mouse can foot the bill.

Proceed to eat while Nameless Mouse details what IT Or SOMETHING was.

Then visit the woods shop (are they coworkers?).

>>1131867
Yes.
Tell her the weird shit detectorist thatnis riley needs fuel to work!
Feed me seymour!
Actually...
What is your name lil adorable mousey mouse?

Imply you have a HUNGER that must be SATED to hunt ghosts in the presence of a rodent.

Speaking of rodents, Debra is an OCCULT RAT, but this is a NAMELESS MOUSE. With our guidance, she may yet EVOLVE into her SUPERNATURAL RODENT form.

Also don't forget about the Sheriff Murphy's Party today, which you aren't invited to.