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  Mysterious Boy Sighted at Playground
  
  On Monday, a young boy was found sleeping in the tunnel of a local playground. Concerned parents contacted the authorities, but when police arrived there was no trace of the boy. Witnesses reported the boy appeared to be alone and half starved.
  
  
  He was last seen wearing black jeans and a grey hoodie with the hood pulled up and sunglasses. He is suspected of being an orphan. If anyone has any information regarding this boy, please contact the local authorities.
  
  
  

  
  
  

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  Orphan Spotted Again
  
  A few months back, we reported on a young boy sleeping in the tunnels of a local playground. Despite valiant efforts from law enforcement and concerned citizens alike, the child was not located.
  
  
  Despite appearing to vanish without a trace, the boy appeared once again just last night. He was found sleeping in the tunnel, just as before, wearing the same clothes we described when we first reported on this story. For those not familiar with this story, the boy is noted to consistently wear a grey, hooded sweatshirt, black sunglasses, and black jeans. Unfortunately, this is the best description we can offer, as his face was seldom seen.
  
  
  Concerned citizens attempted to approach the child, but he appeared skittish. One woman described him as "more of an animal than a child". Despite best intentions, the youth fled the scene, and once again vanished without a trace.
  
  
  Anyone with information on this Vanishing Boy is urged to contact authorities immediately. We suspect he may be suffering abuse or neglect at the hands of some caretaker due to his actions when approached by adults.
  
  
  

  
  
  

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  The Vanishing Boy Reappears
  
  It appears England's infamous Vanishing Boy is still alive and well. He has been sighted again in a different playground, but still sleeping in the tunnel. His attire has not changed. He is still reported to wear a grey, hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses, and black jeans.
  
  
  This time, some concerned parents were actually able to get near the boy by offering him food. The couple confirmed reports of the boy being nearly starved, as the food offered to the boy was quickly scarfed down as soon as they could blink.
  
  
  Maria Fairchild, the woman who fed the boy, had this to say. "I felt so bad for him. His clothes looked like they hadn't had a good wash in ages. And the way he ate.. I doubt he's had a solid meal in recent memory."
  
  
  Unfortunately, the boy did not stay around long. Maria's husband, Gerald, had this to say. "I tried to get him to take off his hood. I was worried he was being abused. When I took his hood off, I saw he was wearing a beanie. When the hood came off, though, he acted like I had scared him something awful. He bolted before I could say anything. I can say he doesn't look like he's got any bruising on his head, but I don't think he's seen a bath in some time."
  
  
  Despite efforts by the couple, as well as local authorities to catch the boy, he has once again vanished without a trace. Authorities are urging everyone to keep an eye out for the boy. If you see him, call authorities immediately, do not approach him. He is not dangerous, but he is skittish. We want to get him help as soon as possible.
  
  
  

  
  
  

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  The Vanishing Boy Returns
  
  Avid readers of this publication will note that over the last few years, there have been repeated sightings of a Vanishing Boy. This youth appears to be an orphan, and numerous witnesses report he appears to be half starved.
  
  
  Since these reports, some concerned citizens have taken it upon themselves to help him, leaving out food and baked goods to keep the boy alive.
  
  
  Authorities are requesting people to cease this activity. Although hearts are in the right place, this activity has created an increase in wild animal sightings inside the city. Any reports of these foodstuffs being taken have been attributed to wild animals, not to the mysterious Vanishing Boy.
  
  
  This is further attributed to a recent sighting of the boy. He appears to be in the same state as before. This time, law enforcement descended upon the area where the boy was reported. When they arrived, they saw the boy fleeing the scene.
  
  
  Despite law enforcement's best efforts, England's Vanishing Boy has once more lived up to his namesake.
  
  
  The legend of the Vanishing Boy has grown immensely since we first reported on the boy several years ago. We are hoping that eventually, the poor boy will be captured so that his story can come to light.
  
  
  All of England wants to know what this boy's story is. Is he really an orphan? Does he have a home? How has he repeatedly eluded capture? How has he survived so long apparently completely on his own?
  
  
  Unfortunately, at the time of this publication, all we have is speculation. Authorities once more would like to advise citizens to report any sightings of this boy immediately so that he can receive aid.
  
  
  

  
  
  

  
  
  
  
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  Mysterious Boy Confounds Muggles
  
  Muggle news agencies are reporting a young boy sleeping in the tunnels of playground equipment. The boy appears to be between the ages of 7-8, wearing a grey, hooded sweatshirt and black jeans. He is also known to wear black sunglasses.
  
  
  We understand that those of us in the magical community do not like seeing children in conditions such as this. If anyone sees the boy, contact the Muggle Authorities and aid in their investigation.
  
  
  

  
  
  

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  Mysterious Youth May Be Young Wizard
  
  Months back, we reported on the mysterious youth that slept on playgrounds overnight. At first, we attributed this as nothing but a common Muggle problem. However, after this second report we have reason to believe this youth may, in fact, be a young Wizard.
  
  
  This boy has evaded Muggle authorities for months, and has once again reappeared in the same grey sweater, black jeans, and sunglasses as before. Despite attempts by Muggles to confront the youth, the boy managed to escape and vanish without a trace.
  
  
  As everyone is aware, we cannot allow Muggles to discover the existence of the Wizarding World. Due to the suspicion that this boy may, in fact, be a young Wizard, the Ministry of Magic has assembled a task force to track down this youth and find out for certain if he is, or is not a Wizard.
  
  
  Any information regarding this boy should be sent via Owl to Trevor Gaines, head of the Vanishing Boy task force.
  
  
  

  
  
  

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  Vanishing Boy Evades Authorities Again
  
  England's Vanishing Boy has once more evaded capture. A Muggle couple was able to approach the boy, but were unable to capture him.
  
  
  An investigation by the Vanishing Boy task force made certain that the Muggles had no suspicion that the boy was anything other than a strange boy. At this time, there is little threat to the security of the Wizarding World at this time.
  
  
  The task force attempted to find the boy after his sighting, but their efforts proved fruitless. Despite their best efforts to track the boy, it appears he has once again vanished into mystery.
  
  
  The inability to find this boy in a timely manner is putting a rather large stain on the reputation of the Ministry of Magic. Trevor Gaines, head of the Vanishing Boy task force, is under increasing pressure to find this boy before he is spotted by Muggles again.
  
  
  The Vanishing Boy has been a topic of discussion since his first appearance a few years ago. It seems both Muggles and Wizards alike can't help but speculate as to what the story behind this boy is.
  
  
  If anyone has any information about the boy, please send word via Owl to Trevor Gaines.
  
  
  

  
  
  

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  Ministry Disgrace: Vanishing Boy Vanishes Again!
  
  After failing to apprehend England's mysterious Vanishing Boy after several years, Trevor Gaines has stepped down from his position as head of the task force.
  
  
  The Vanishing Boy appeared once again. Muggle authorities descended upon the scene, but the boy somehow was able to evade their capture. Members of the Vanishing Boy task force were also on scene, attempting to track down the youth. Even they were unable to track the boy down once he vanished from sight.
  
  
  The Ministry of Magic has disbanded the Vanishing Boy task force. At this time, it will be turned over to outside sources as the Ministry attempts to recover from this dark stain on their reputation.
  
  
  Meanwhile, the Vanishing Boy has risen to something of a Legend among Muggles and Wizards alike. Rumors have been circulating since the boy's first appearance several years ago, but thus far, it is nothing but pure speculation.
  
  
  Until the boy is captured, there will be no answers.
  
  
  Anyone who spots the boy at this time is advised to contact local Wizarding authorities.
  
  
  

  
  
  

  
  
  
  
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  Strange Child on the Loose
  
  A mysterious boy has appeared on England's playgrounds. Muggles have reported seeing the youth sleeping there at night, only to vanish with the light of day.
  
  
  No one likes to see a youth in the condition the young boy was reported in. At this time, we would like to ask anyone with information on the boy to report it to authorities.
  
  
  We hope our publication will help the boy find the help he so clearly needs.
  
  
  On the next page.. you will find....
  
  
  

  
  
  

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  Vanishing Boy Confounds World
  
  Some time back, we reported on a boy that slept on playgrounds and seemed to vanish with the coming of the dawn. At the time, we advised it be reported to authorities.
  
  
  The strange youth has appeared again, however, and once more has vanished without a trace.
  
  
  While the Wizarding world and Muggles alike speculate about the boy, we have discovered what the real issue is here.
  
  
  The boy is a Ghost.
  
  
  You heard it here first. England's mysterious Vanishing Boy is just a specter of some child long past that has taken it upon himself to haunt playgrounds. Given his habits, and his propensity to vanish when confronted, there is no doubt in our minds that this boy is simply a Ghost.
  
  
  Whether the uproar he is causing is intentional or not remains to be seen. If anyone has spoken to the spirit, we would love to hear your story!
  
  
  In the meantime, turn the page and read our latest article on the mysterious creatures you don't know about that live in your house!
  
  
  

  
  
  

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  Ministry and Muggles Befuddled
  
  The ghost child known commonly as England's Vanishing Boy has once again appeared. As per his routine, he appeared sleeping in the tunnel of some playground equipment. When confronted, he fled, evading both Muggle authorities and the Ministry of Magic's Vanishing Boy task force.
  
  
  We cannot help but wonder why the Ministry of Magic is wasting their time with a Ghost. Even Muggles are often aware of spirits, and such investigations seem rather frivolous.
  
  
  Regardless, the Vanishing Boy has become a major topic of discussion, with many agreeing with us on our verdict. The boy is a Ghost, all that remains is to see how long it takes the Ministry of Magic to admit we were right all along!
  
  
  Yes, we are aware that day will never come.
  
  
  However, we have an exclusive report with Rita Croachman, who claims to have spoken to the boy through a seance. "Yes, the boy is a strange one. He doesn't realize he's dead yet! He told me his father killed his mother before killing himself. This happened in the middle of a particularly frigid winter. The boy had fallen asleep in the bend of a playground's tunnel, and when he woke up, his body didn't get up, but his spirit did! Now the boy just continues living how he had when he died, enjoying the playgrounds and scrounging for food he can no longer eat!"
  
  
  You've heard it hear first. England's Vanishing Boy is confirmed to be nothing more than the soul of a boy who died many years ago.
  
  
  Now all that remains is to wait until the rest of the world realizes it!
  
  
  Our Exclusive interview with Rita Croachman can be found on the following pages.
  
  
  

  
  
  

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  Ghost Boy Gone Again
  
  Muggle and Authorities have once again failed to capture England's Vanishing Boy.
  
  
  Of course, to our devoted readers, this is no surprise.
  
  
  We have speculated for years now that this boy was a Ghost all along, and his most recent daring escape from the combined efforts of Muggle and Wizarding authorities alike only serves to further prove the validity of our point.
  
  
  Of course, given our last article on this boy included solid proof the boy was a Ghost, we hardly needed any more!
  
  
  It is obvious to us here that this boy clearly enjoys causing mischief, and the attention he is getting from all sources is likely serving to encourage his antics. Of course, we will not be the first to grow silent on this topic.
  
  
  Given the harassment we are sometimes given, we are all too happy to watch the Ministry of Magic spinning their wheels and getting nowhere on this case, while we here already know what the real story is.
  
  
  And, exclusively in this issue, we have an article from our own talented experts about "The Spirits and You". Is that a ghost in your bathtub, or just the steam?