Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Detective Olmstead arrives at a strange crime scene and examines Body. The unusual bite wound and egg sac become the first disturbing clues.

Olmstead Arrives at Crime Scene — Detective Olmstead arrives at a peculiar crime scene containing a body. Characters: Detective Olmstead, Body Location: Crime scene
The Victim Is Examined — The body has both a bite wound and an egg sac on her back. Characters: Detective Olmstead, Body Location: Crime scene

Olmstead discovers a photograph of the victim with a strange woman. The image provides the investigation's only stated lead.

A Strange Photograph Appears — Olmstead finds a photograph of the victim with a strange woman. Characters: Detective Olmstead, Body, Alice Marsh Location: Crime scene
The Photograph Is Traced — Olmstead determines that the photograph was taken in Innsmouth. Characters: Detective Olmstead, Body, Alice Marsh Location: Crime scene

Olmstead determines that the photograph was taken in Innsmouth. She travels there to search for answers connected to the crime.

The Photograph Is Traced — Olmstead determines that the photograph was taken in Innsmouth. Characters: Detective Olmstead, Body, Alice Marsh Location: Crime scene
The Road to Innsmouth — Olmstead travels to Innsmouth in search of answers about the photograph. Characters: Detective Olmstead Location: Road to Innsmouth
Arrival in Innsmouth — Olmstead reaches Innsmouth while pursuing the photograph's connection to the case. Characters: Detective Olmstead Location: Innsmouth

Olmstead reaches Innsmouth while pursuing the photograph's meaning. Her investigation brings her into contact with Alice Marsh.

Arrival in Innsmouth — Olmstead reaches Innsmouth while pursuing the photograph's connection to the case. Characters: Detective Olmstead Location: Innsmouth
Olmstead Crosses Paths with Alice — In Innsmouth, Olmstead crosses paths with Alice Marsh, the strange woman in the photograph. Characters: Detective Olmstead, Alice Marsh Location: Innsmouth

Story Breakdown

Crime Scene Discovery — Olmstead begins the investigation at a peculiar crime scene.
- Olmstead Arrives — Detective Olmstead arrives at the crime scene.
- Body Found — The crime scene contains Body.
Disturbing Physical Evidence — The victim's body contains unusual evidence that makes the crime mysterious.
- Bite Wound — The body has a bite wound.
- Egg Sac — An egg sac is found on the victim's back.
The Photograph Clue — A photograph becomes Olmstead's only stated clue.
- Strange Woman — The photograph shows the victim with a strange woman.
- Only Clue — Olmstead uses the photograph to pursue answers.
Innsmouth Connection — The photograph provides a geographic lead for the investigation.
- Photo Location — Olmstead determines that the photograph was taken in Innsmouth.
- Lead Pursued — The Innsmouth location becomes the next investigative destination.
Journey to Innsmouth — Olmstead travels to Innsmouth in search of answers.
- Investigator Travels — Olmstead leaves the crime scene investigation to follow the lead.
- Destination Reached — Olmstead arrives in Innsmouth.
Encounter with Alice — The investigation brings Olmstead into contact with Alice Marsh.
- Alice Marsh Identified — Alice Marsh is the strange woman associated with the photograph.
- Paths Cross — Olmstead crosses paths with Alice Marsh in Innsmouth.