The note taunted them. “Children are dead.” The stark reality, utter simplicity of the note, the still missing children. All these images flashed through the Detectives head.

The note just been recieved was new evidence in a rash of serial kidnappings, and missing case reports.

Children missing from yards, homes, walking the dog, taking out the trash. The only thing left in their place brightly colored balloon animals. On the ballons no prints, except those of the missing child.

“Take this to forensic, see if we can find anything…” The Detecitve’s voice trailed off as the phone began to ring.