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(Samuel returns home after a long day at work. He starts surfing the Web on his computer when something occurs to him. Out of curiosity, he decides to look up his house. Nothing stands out, but when he types in "Bellhop", a news article appears. The headline is "Young Boy Reported Missing, Police Have No Leads". It's dated 1997, when Samuel was only about 12 or 13.)
(According to the article, the boy, George Bellhop, disappeared while looking after his younger brother. The police had investigated, but the case was soon closed with no leads, evidence, or even a working theory as to what happened. The only thing of note was strange noises coming from the house's boiler room. One of the officers was quoted saying it reminded him of a wild animal, but not one he'd ever heard.)
(All this is news to Samuel. He doesn't remember ever having an older brother. If so, then why did his parents not mention him before they died?)
(He decides to check every room in the house for signs of George. The attic is empty, as are the bedrooms. But while searching his late father's desk, he finds an old book. It has no title and the pages are dusty. When he tries to read it, he finds that most of its contents are too faded to make out. Nevertheless, he copies out what he can and pays a visit to a local expert.)
Expert: I recognize this book. I believe it's some kind of tome that allows any reader, even a child, to cast simple spells. Unfortunately, I doubt it would still work after all these years. And this section you wrote out is quite interesting. Some sort of transformation magic, perhaps?
(Satisfied, Samuel goes back home and hits the door with a stick. He repeats the process for the next couple of nights until he can hear some sort of breathing opposite the door. Something is behind there and it has become curious about what has been making so much noise.)
Samuel: Who or what are you?
(The strange creature lets out a low whine. Samuel figures he has to ask the obvious question.)
Samuel: George?
(The creature begins tapping the door. Samuel realizes that it must be George.)
Samuel: George, I don't know who did this to you, but I swear I'll find a way to change you back.