In the quiet town of Oakville, a group of five friends stumbled upon a mystery that would forever change their lives. The friends, who had spent countless hours playing and exploring together, were no strangers to adventure. But this was different; it was real, and it was terrifying.

The mystery began when the town's baker was found dead one morning, his face eerily missing. The shock and horror that swept through Oakville were palpable. The friends, led by Tom, decided to investigate.

Their first clue was a strange symbol etched into the baker's bread oven. Sam, the group's scholar, recognized it from a book about ancient cultures. He believed it to be a death curse.

Despite the fear, the friends were determined. They spent days researching and chasing leads. Meanwhile, another victim was discovered under the same horrifying circumstances. The pressure was mounting.

They discovered that the victims were descendants of the town's founding families. Alice proposed that the murders might be connected to some old town feud or curse.

Bob, the most athletic among them, suggested they explore the old founders' cemetery. They hoped to find more clues. Laura, who was the bravest, agreed immediately.

In the cemetery, they found the same symbol on some of the oldest gravestones. It seemed their theory might hold some truth. The friends were more determined than ever.

They decided to confront the town's historian, who was also a descendant of the founding families. They hoped he could shed some light on their findings.

The historian confirmed their suspicions about an old feud but seemed unnervingly calm about the situation. This made the friends suspicious, but they had no solid proof against him.

Sam, in his relentless research, found a way to counteract the curse. It required a ritual that had to be performed at the cemetery, under a full moon.

As the full moon approached, the friends prepared for the ritual. They were scared, but they knew they were the town's only hope.

On the night of the ritual, they gathered at the cemetery. Each friend took part in the ritual, their hearts pounding in their chests.

Suddenly, the town historian appeared. He revealed himself to be the one behind the curse, seeking revenge for his ancestors. The friends had to act quickly.

A struggle ensued. Bob and Tom managed to hold off the historian while Laura, Alice, and Sam completed the ritual. The tension was unbearable.

As they completed the ritual, a bright light enveloped the cemetery. The historian screamed in agony as the curse was lifted.

The friends had succeeded. The historian was arrested, and the town was saved. The friends were hailed as heroes, forever bonded by their shared adventure.

The terrifying mystery of the faceless victims was finally put to rest. The friends had shown incredible courage and resilience, proving that even the darkest mysteries can be solved with friendship and determination.