EVIDENCE LOG 72-09-15-1-A
CASE: 72-09-15-1
CLASSIFICATION: Anomalous Text/Artifact
DATE RECOVERED: September 15, 1972
LOCATION: Ironhaven Heritage Institute, restricted archives, Ironhaven, Missouri
STATUS: PartiallyAnalyzed - Translation completed (primary text only), hidden content awaiting authorization
DESCRIPTION
Type: Bound manuscript/codex, unknown origin
Condition: Stable under refrigeration, requires temperature-controlled containment
Storage: Evidence Vault B-7, refrigerated unit, maintained at 8°C or below
Initial Field Observations:
- Dimensions: Approximately 25cm x 18cm x 4cm
- Binding: Dark leather, possibly goatskin, with metal corner reinforcements
- Pages: Estimated 200+ leaves, varying thickness
- Language: Unknown script, possibly multiple languages or cipher systems
- Age: Undetermined, binding and materials suggest pre-20th century origin
- Notable: Strong musty odor, reminiscent of old parchment and mineral compounds
Physical Characteristics:
- Ink composition exhibits autonomous movement when exposed to temperatures above 8°C
- Ink appears to be living or semi-organic substance, deep black with blue-green iridescence
- Text shifts and reforms on pages when temperature threshold exceeded
- Pages show no signs of traditional ink absorption or bleeding
- Defensive properties observed: direct contact with ink at elevated temperatures induces immediate catatonic state in subject
Thermal Properties:
- Critical temperature threshold: 8°C
- Below 8°C: Ink remains static and inert
- Above 8°C: Ink becomes mobile and potentially hostile
- At 10°C: Additional text passages become visible (referenced in primary text)
- Sustained contact with human body heat (approximately 37°C) triggers defensive response
Multi-Layer Content:
- Primary text (visible at 8°C or below) includes author’s instructions for accessing secondary content
- Author explicitly states additional critical information encoded at higher temperature threshold
- Secondary layer requires controlled heating to 10°C for visibility
- Content remains untranslated pending authorization for controlled heating protocol
Additional Notes:
- Artifact was target of rival acquisition attempt by FolioFreight operatives
- Opposition demonstrated prior knowledge of temperature containment requirements
- One hostile subject rendered catatonic following direct contact with activated ink
- FolioFreight vehicle contained refrigeration equipment matching Bureau specifications
- Suggests organized network aware of anomalous artifact properties and containment protocols
- Book exhibits signs of intelligence or instinctual behavior patterns
Security Considerations:
- All handling must be performed with insulated gloves
- Examination room temperature must remain at or below 8°C
- Personnel should avoid direct skin contact under all circumstances
- Emergency medical support on standby during any examination procedures
COMPLETED ANALYSIS:
- [✓] Linguistic analysis of primary text - See Translation Report
- [✓] Language identified as Mi-Go script
- [✓] Primary narrative translated and documented
PENDING ANALYSIS:
- [PRIORITY] Director authorization for 10°C heating protocol to access hidden text
- Translation of secondary text layer (discovered at 10°C)
- Chemical/biological composition of living ink substance
- Historical provenance research
- Cross-reference with known occult texts and artifacts
- Assessment of potential sentience or extra-dimensional properties
- Investigation into “Mu series” dimensional research programs
- Location and status of Dr. Whitcomb
Evidence Handler: Agent Dark T
Witness: Agent Eric Prise
Logged: 1800 hours, September 15, 1972