Unicorn Statue Theft: Town's Dark Secret

National Unicorn Day

Title: 'The Vanishing Horn: A True Crime Mystery on National Unicorn Day'

Subtitle: How a beloved mythical creature became the center of a bizarre heist—and the dark secrets it uncovered.

Prologue: The Midnight Disappearance

April 9th, 2023—National Unicorn Day—was supposed to be a celebration of magic, rainbows, and childhood wonder. But in the small town of Everglen, Washington, it became the scene of an impossible crime.

The Everglen Unicorn Statue, a 7-foot-tall, glittering silver monument erected in the town square, vanished overnight. Security footage showed nothing but a blur of movement and a faint shimmer—no trucks, no ropes, no visible perpetrators.

The town was in shock. Who would steal a unicorn? And more importantly… how?

Chapter 1: The Town That Believed

Everglen wasn’t just any town. Founded by eccentric artist Elias Holloway in the 1970s, it had embraced unicorns as its unofficial mascot. Tourists flocked to see the annual 'Unicorn Parade,' where locals dressed in mythical regalia. The statue, commissioned in 1999, was the heart of it all—said to bring good luck.

But not everyone loved the glitter and lore.

Chapter 2: The Suspects

1. The Disgruntled Historian
Dr. Lyle Carter, a local academic, had long argued that the town’s obsession was 'delusional.' He’d written scathing editorials calling the statue a 'waste of resources.' Was his hatred strong enough to commit the perfect crime?

2. The Jaded Festival Queen
Megan Torres, crowned 'Unicorn Queen' three years in a row, had recently been dethroned after a scandal involving spray-painting a rival’s horse pink. She’d been heard muttering, 'If I can’t have it, no one will.'

3. The Mysterious Collector
Rumors swirled about a reclusive billionaire, Arthur Vexley, who allegedly hoarded rare mythical artifacts. Had he hired professionals to swipe the statue for his private gallery?

Chapter 3: The Cryptic Clues

The day after the theft, a single silver horseshoe was left on the empty pedestal. Then, a typed note arrived at the Everglen Gazette:

'The horn was never yours to keep.'

Forensics found no fingerprints—just a faint residue of… glitter.

Chapter 4: The Dark Truth

As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a shocking secret: the statue wasn’t just hollow metal. Hidden inside was a time capsule containing a confession from Elias Holloway himself—admitting the town’s founding was built on a land swindle. The unicorn myth was a distraction.

Had someone known the truth and taken the statue to expose it? Or was this an elaborate cover-up?

Epilogue: The Legend Lives On

The case remains unsolved. Some say the unicorn wasn’t stolen—it simply left. Others whisper about a shadowy group called 'The Horn Collectors,' who allegedly target mythical artifacts worldwide.

Every National Unicorn Day, Everglen still gathers, hoping their beloved statue will return as mysteriously as it vanished.

But one question lingers: Was it ever really there to begin with?

Case Status: OPEN
If you have any information, contact the Everglen Sheriff’s Department.
(Tip Line accepts calls 24/7—rainbow-colored voicemails preferred.)

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Unicorn Statue Theft: Town's Dark Secret

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