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Sam

The Cleveland Herald

December 15, 2025

One-Year Anniversary of Ivy Anderson’s Disappearance Approaches

Cleveland, OH — As the holiday season draws near, friends and family of Ivy Anderson are left with unanswered questions and a growing sense of despair. It has been nearly one year since the beloved podcaster vanished during a research trip to Pennsylvania.

Ivy, known for her engaging storytelling, last communicated with loved ones in December 2024. She excitedly mentioned her plans to explore Hemlock Hollow, a remote area in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania. Her enthusiasm faded into silence when she failed to return home after the New Year.

“I just don’t understand how someone could disappear like this,” says Samantha Harris, Ivy’s best friend since college. “She had so much going for her—her podcast was gaining traction, and she was finally stepping out on her own after the divorce.”

Authorities recovered Ivy’s car and personal belongings from a cabin rented through a travel service. Richard Hastings, the property manager, reported that she never checked out as scheduled. “Everything was left behind. It’s like she just vanished.”

The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate her disappearance but has not yet found any leads or suspects. “We urge anyone with information about Ivy’s whereabouts or anyone who may have seen her in the area to come forward,” a department spokesperson said at a recent press conference.

As Christmas approaches, Ivy's family hangs onto hope while grappling with their fears of what may have happened to her. “We’re trying to stay positive, but it gets harder every day.”

Anyone with any information regarding Ivy Anderson is encouraged to contact the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department at (555) 123-4567.

I sit in my car, the engine idling, the snow swirling around me. The newspaper lies open on the passenger seat, the headline staring back at me: "One-Year Anniversary of Ivy Anderson's Disappearance Approaches." I came all this way, one last desperate attempt to get some answers.

I take a deep breath and step out of the car, making my way up the path to the front door. My heart pounds as I lift my hand to knock.

The door opens, "Can I help you?"

"I hope you can. I'm Sam- Sam Harris. My best friend, Ivy Anderson, stayed in a rental cabin nearby last year. She's been missing for a year now, and I'm just trying to find out what happened to her. I need to know if you saw her, if you can tell me anything."

The door opens wider, revealing a tall, muscular man with dark hair and intense eyes. "Please, come in and we can talk. I'm Kris Kincaid. "