News clippings

On the morning of Jan 9th 20--, the Department for Property Development announced the planned demolition of X—Li before the end of this year, to pave the way for the construction of a brand new residential complex in cooperation with the property developer H--. Residents can expect an ultimatum of mid-September to vacate from the neighborhood, and are advised to begin arrangements beforehand. Financial compensation will duly follow. Department spokesperson Mr. P--, in his speech in front of the local property committee today, emphasized order and reason for this upcoming project, stressing that residents should under no circumstances “cause a panic” or “stir up unnecessary conflicts” that in any way obstruct due procedures.

In recent weeks, our editor has received dozens of letters from our readers and concerned locals that pertain to sightings of half-human, half-goat creatures in the neighborhood of X—Li. Descriptions vary widely, from “an ugly, scabby thing with monstrous eyes” to “[a creature] I would have mistaken for a benign elderly man, had I not seen a pair of goat legs (hideously hairy) projecting from its hindquarters.” Furthermore, this hybrid creature has been variously reported to appear during daytime and nighttime, and its feeding habits compared variously to a herbivore and a scavenger. One point of consistency our editor has been able to glean from these reports is that the creature seems to appear and disappear at will, and to evaporate in the darkest shadows and the brightest sunlight alike. These mysterious characteristics, combined with recent developments in the area, have inflamed rumors and discussion surrounding their behavior and origins. A connection has also been drawn to several unexplained recent disappearances of residents, who have been found virtually unreachable by their concerned friends and neighbors. Can this connection be valid? Or is it only the product of mass paranoia? We have contacted the local government for comment, but have yet to receive a response.

Specimens of __________, speculated to be a variation of __________; origin unknown. Threat assessment _________________________. _________ unknown, _________ unknown. Citizen caution advised? ______________. Imperative to manage unstable attitudes and flagrant rumors. Imperative to issue missive on effective management _______________.