The Monster Mystery: Mary Shaw's Rhyme, Childhood Trauma

Emma also discovered with surprise.

The doll on this one looks almost the same as the one in my hand.

"Li Dan, why does the doll on this one look so much like mine?"

Li Dan's expression turned serious.

"Because their owner is the same person."

"No, I'm the owner! I bought it." Emma said angrily.

Li Dan took out the Ghost Card for a final test.

[Name: Medieval Puppet Doll]
[Owner: Mary Shaw]
[Status: Dormant · Uncontainable]

This doll's power comes from Mary Shaw. Even if Li Dan could contain it, it wouldn't be of much use.

The Dead Silence is quite famous within American Horror Story. As the greatest evil in it, Mary Shaw is naturally not an ordinary person.

After all, who else could crawl out of their grave more than a decade after death to exact revenge on villagers?

"This doll can talk because it's not an ordinary doll; it's made from children."

Emma liked it even more after hearing this: "I want it."

Li Dan had no choice but to continue explaining.

"Its life was given by Mary Shaw. It will obey its owner's command to kill you. Haven't you heard that nursery rhyme?"

"Mary Shaw with staring eyes, cradles her puppet child."

"Little ones, you must remember, don't scream if you meet her in your dreams."

This nursery rhyme is very famous and is considered the nightmare of North American children. However, most people don't know its origin. After nearly a hundred years, the true owner of this nursery rhyme has been forgotten.

Emma had heard her father tell her this nursery rhyme. She was inherently mischievous but not stupid.

Anyone who knows they will die but still does it must have some issues.

Glancing at the doll in her arms, Emma decided to discard it. But as she was about to throw it away, she wanted to tear it to shreds.

"Li Dan, can I burn it?"

I didn't realize Emma was a bit of a yandere; if she can't have it, she'll destroy it.

Li Dan shook his head.

"It's best not to burn it. I can keep it for you."

Emma handed the doll to Li Dan and asked, "Will I get a reward?"

Li Dan took the puppet. "Reward you with a can of Coca-Cola?"

Emma turned away angrily, her twin ponytails swinging, leaving Li Dan with her back. She was truly infuriated.

Li Dan looked at the puppet in his hand, stroking it. The texture felt like touching human skin. He wondered who would win in a fight between this doll and Chucky.

The puppet doll he mentioned refers to a single entity, not a possessed doll by Mary Shaw.

Besides that, Annabelle is also famous for being a doll.

They all appear in the form of dolls.

There should be no connection between these three.

Li Dan planned to hand the doll over to the Warrens for them to deal with. If he couldn't contain it, keeping it was useless.

He wouldn't be able to sleep soundly with this puppet in his house.

Glancing at the website, Li Dan had an "evil" idea: sell this puppet to netizens as a blind box. The thought flashed and disappeared.

Alright, he wasn't that bad yet.

Li Dan placed the puppet in the most conspicuous spot and then turned to coax Emma. He had to admit that although Emma was mischievous, she wasn't a brat.

She was very cunning and easy to coax, not making adults annoyed, and very sensible.

Emma sat on Li Dan's lap, curiously looking at the content on the horror website. Every post on it made her curious and excited.

She pointed at one of them.

Li Dan followed her finger. It was a blurry photo of something that looked like a dog on all fours, but it had no fur. Its bare head had fangs, making it look like a Vampire, but much uglier than a Vampire.

What the hell is this thing?

Even for Li Dan, who had seen a lot, he couldn't recall this creature in a short time.

How many more terrifying creatures, hidden in the darkness and never seen before, were there?

The photo was sent by someone named Dennis, who briefly recorded the reason for taking the photo.

Due to an economic storm, Dennis lost his job. He and his wife had to rent a new place, choosing a cheap rental. His nine-year-old son often sleepwalked.

Fearing his son might encounter danger while sleepwalking, Dennis installed a camera at home for safety. However, the camera captured some terrifying creatures.

"Li Dan, what is this creature?"

"Probably a Vampire?" Li Dan wasn't entirely sure, but after reading the self-account, he had a vague impression.

This could be considered his childhood trauma.

Li Dan had watched a lot of American Horror Story. Aside from mockumentary-style horror, he was rarely scared. His childhood trauma was naturally unusual.

It was The Detective Monster Mystery.

Also known as Monster Files.

People from the nineties and early 2000s should remember these two names.

They recorded all sorts of frightening creatures.

The kind that would make you feel scared just by seeing them.

It was also broadcast in a documentary format.

No joke, Li Dan didn't dare to go to the bathroom alone back then, preferring to hold it until the next morning.

"What an ugly Vampire." Emma looked at the photo with disdain. She was anti-social, but she was also a face-con.

"Ding." Li Dan's phone vibrated. Seeing it was Ed calling, he let Emma look at it herself while he stepped aside to answer.

Ed on the other end meant that.

Their issues weren't resolved yet, but they could spare some time in three days to assess Li Dan's psychology, family, and other aspects.

Once all problems were resolved, he could apply to the church to become an Exorcist.

"Okay, Mr. Ed. Oh, and I also found a medieval doll here."

"A doll?" Ed was clearly taken aback.

Li Dan confirmed, "Yes, it seems to be Mary Shaw's doll."

Ed asked, "The owner of that nursery rhyme?"

Li Dan: "Mr. Ed, you've heard of it too?"

Ed's tone was a bit wistful, "Of course. My grandmother used it to scare me to sleep back then."

Li Dan: "And this doll?"

Ed: "If possible, I'd like you to keep it. I'm very busy right now. I'll rush over with Lorraine as soon as I'm done."

Li Dan: "Okay."

After hanging up, Li Dan glanced at Emma. The little loli was completely captivated by this website.

Everything inside was like heaven to her.

Li Dan knew that if he let Emma continue like this, she might truly become a wicked one. He began his plan.

"Honestly, the feeling of killing is just so-so. Emma, do you know what's truly fascinating?"

Emma: "What is it?"

Li Dan whispered a few words into Emma's ear, and her eyes visibly lit up with excitement.

"Really?"

"Of course, it's true." Li Dan was telling the truth. Killing did have its thrills, but there were many things more fun than killing.

For example, witchcraft, immortality, mutation, transforming into other races, exploring gruesome places, and studying the anatomy of other creatures.

It was perfectly normal for Emma to be interested. What Li Dan didn't know was.

In Emma's eyes, the strange and powerful Li Dan was far more attractive than anything else. She hid this very well, deep in her heart, even deceiving Li Dan.