Following Dead Ends

Overview

Locations: Glenwald, and the local art contest.

Key Themes: Mysterious disappearances, artistic intrigue, and revelations about Jonah's involvement.

Focus Areas: Connections between missing children, the art contest, and Weiß Maus.

Key Events and Developments

St. Hildegard's Vigil

The vigil: Hosted by Frau Kleiner, a grieving mother whose son went missing on 16th August 1920, along with 10–30 other children over the past four years.

• The disappearances occur around this time of year in Glenwald, involving young men and women aged 16–21. None of the missing individuals are over 21.
• The victims include a 50/50 split of men and women, though at least 10 cases are confirmed.

Details from the Vigil:

• Numerous photos of the missing individuals are displayed, all in their late teens to early twenties.
• Frau Kleiner shows a photo of her son, who has a red birthmark on his face.

Connections to the Art Contest

Suspicious Trends:

• The art contest finalists are predominantly older white men, yet the models used by the artists are conspicuously absent from the final announcements.
• A working theory suggests: That the missing children were being used as models for artists, and somehow that led to their dead.

Jonah at the Vigil:

• Jonah attends the vigil and is seen sneaking out with Frau Kleiner through a side entrance.
• In an alleyway, they discuss Jonah's journey to Glenwald and his knowledge of Weiß Maus.
• Jonah is revealed to know far more about the drug than previously suspected. Although this does not raise any suspicions amongst the group.

The Art Contest

Key Artists and Models:

• Lenny and Jenna: Found modelling for an artist but later quit their jobs, celebrating their new relationship and wandering off after an argument with Jacob.
• Jonah: Modelling for Hermann, a promising artist from Bremen.

Top Artists:

• Aubry: A seasoned competitor participating for the past three years.
• Hermann: Known for his excellent painting skills, currently working with Jonah.
• Gustav Tronka: An up-and-comer in the art scene.
• Lilly: Another notable artist to watch.

Other Contest Notes:

• Bill Wagner: A newspaper reporter comments on the improved talent this year, calling it "top-notch."
• An American artist was intimidated into restarting his art, potentially contributing to the contest.

Unfolding Mysteries

• The Missing Youth: The connection between the disappearances and the art contest is growing stronger, especially with evidence suggesting the victims may serve as models before their deaths.
• Jonah's Knowledge: Jonah's secretive conversations with Frau Kleiner reveal a deeper understanding of Weiß Maus and its connections to Glenwald.
• Art Contest Power Dynamics: The dominance of older white male finalists and the absence of model recognition suggest something sinister, possibly tied to the missing children.