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S1E2 Book of Living Ink

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CASE FILE 72-09-15-1: Book of Living Ink

BRIEFING

DATE: September 15, 1972
LOCATION: Ironhaven, Missouri
SOURCE: SHAW, Gavin

Informant Shaw reported discovery of anomalous book at Ironhaven Heritage Institute. Subject described item as “strange book” with ink that exhibits movement when exposed to ambient temperatures above 8°C.

MISSION PARAMETERS:

  • Secure unidentified anomalous text
  • Maintain operational containment protocols
  • Transport in refrigerated unit

AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT: Standard field kit, temperature-controlled transport container.

FIELD REPORT

SUBMITTED BY: Eric Prise, Dark T
Time on Scene: 15:00-17:30 hours

Team encountered unexpected opposition at location. White panel van marked “FolioFreight” present. Four unidentified subjects had gained access to restricted archives, falsely claiming Bureau authorization.

Engagement Summary:

  • Subject #1 (driver): Responded to triggered vehicle alarm. Fatal outcome during confrontation.
  • Subject #2: Escaped scene after altercation with Informant Shaw
  • Subject #3: Rendered unconscious during basement confrontation
  • Subject #4: Attempted escape with artifact. Anomalous defensive response from book induced catatonic state (black ink substance activated by body heat)

Collateral: Informant Shaw sustained head trauma from Subject #2 encounter.

OPERATIONAL RESULTS

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: ACHIEVED

  • Anomalous book (designation pending - working title: “Book of Living Ink”) secured
  • Artifact stable at 8°C in refrigerated containment

PERSONNEL STATUS:

  • BTC Team: No injuries
  • Informant Shaw: Minor injuries, transported for treatment
  • Opposition:
    • 1 KIA
    • 1 escaped
    • 2 detained (one requiring psychiatric evaluation)

PRELIMINARY FINDINGS:

  • FolioFreight vehicle contained Bureau-specification refrigeration equipment
  • Artifact exhibits autonomous defensive properties when temperature exceeds 8°C
  • Opposition demonstrated prior knowledge of containment requirements

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  1. Maintain artifact at or below 8°C
  2. Interrogate detained subjects regarding FolioFreight operations
  3. Investigation into refrigeration equipment procurement
  4. Alert field teams to potential rival acquisition network

Distribution: Director Hardwell, Deputy Director Sanders, Dr. Hawthorne, Archive Copy

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