Contemplating by the sea
Alone by the sea, Robert sat on the sand, repeating in his mind the man’s cryptic words, “They come and go.” He tried to make sense of them. He tried to make some sense of them, but the calm of the ocean only added to the turmoil of his thoughts. What did this enigmatic stranger mean? Why was he so reluctant to speak? As he watched the horizon, the questions continued to swirl around in his head unanswered. A strange mixture of curiosity and restlessness swept over him, not knowing what to do next or where he should go to unravel the mystery.

Contemplating by the Sea
Continued Internet Search
Back at home, Robert continued his Internet search, checking local news sites, forums and social networks over and over again, but finding nothing about the incident on the beach. “How could there not be one mention?” he muttered, growing increasingly frustrated. He tried different combinations of keywords and search phrases, hoping to find some clue, but all to no avail. As time passed, the lack of information only increased his curiosity and concern, leaving him with more questions than answers. The silence from official sources was deafening and suspicious.

Ongoing Internet Search