The Steamboat Willie Murder

Episode 2: "The Doppelgänger’s Shadow"The townsfolk of Steamboat River grow more fearful and divided as the doppelgänger continues its attacks, sowing chaos and suspicion. Willie, Minnie, and Polly investigate the origins of the shadowy figure, uncovering an old animation reel labeled “Steamboat Prototype – Abandoned.” The reel reveals a distorted, sinister version of Willie that was rejected and seemingly forgotten. This discovery suggests that the doppelgänger is a corrupted remnant of the past, tied to both the steamboat and the river itself.The group’s theories take a dark turn when the doppelgänger strikes again, this time targeting Minnie’s bakery in a brazen show of strength. The creature’s growing power becomes evident, and Willie begins to suspect a deeper connection between himself, the steamboat, and the shadowy figure. The episode climaxes with a confrontation at the docks, where the doppelgänger’s resilience and malevolence are on full display. Despite briefly repelling it, Willie and his friends realize the creature is adapting and growing stronger, leaving them no choice but to prepare for a final showdown.