Episode 3

Physical Contents

Alphabet Card

  • Found in "Infant's Cabinet of Birds and Beasts" book. The period was moved from the Z to the X.
  • According to the inspector notes, "X" marks the spot, end, or beginning.

    • "X" marks the spot in the Winter Puzzle hint: "XXXX".

Bloodied Pen

  • It came very well-wrapped in saran wrap.
  • It is actually a penknife, which is covered in some sort of sticky reddish-brown substance.

    • Is it blood?
    • Is it iodine?
    • Is it wood stain?
  • JWJ said he wished he had a pen in his first letter. It seems he finally obtained one.

    • How did he receive it, and a penknife at that?
    • What did he do with it? Who did he hurt?
    • Why did he send it to us?

John William James Letter

  • In this letter, JWJ speaks of binary code. There is a binary code hidden within the letter. When solved, it reveals the message: "I got M".

    • Who or what could M be?
    • Could it be Madson?
    • Did JWJ retaliate against George Madson in some way?
  • The inspector notes for the alphabet card refer to "X" marking end or beginning.

    • "X" marks the ending of the binary code message in this letter.
    • "X" marks the beginning of the two anagrammed words in this letter.

 

Anagrammed Words

  • mooded = doomed
  • scungy = Cygnus

 

  • The obelisk JWJ mentions refers to the "crazy" statue in the Paul Redfern story.

    • The obelisk was in a dream and therefore metaphorical, not a literal obelisk.
    • He was alone but felt a presence, the presence of "Jesus".
    • It towered over the lands.
    • The ill omen was that of Paul Redfern crashing his plane nearby.

Listening Friends of America Letter

  • George Madson's title has changed to "Transition Facilitator".
  • In this letter, George points us to the Winter Puzzle on the Listening Friends of America website.

Medical Bracelet

  • The bracelet reveals JWJ's birth date and full patient number.

Photograph of a Red-Painted Barn

  • The image in the photograph appears to be a part of the Darlington facility grounds, as noted in the inspector notes: "But who would have been able to take this photo? No one is allowed a camera."

Digital Contents

...Listening Friends of America Website

Inspector Notes Database

  • File: JN018F
  • Password: JN018F0EE

 

  • Inspector: Jacob Nilson

    • *Note how the handwriting and overall tone have changed.

    • Mr. Madson's Corporate Letter: It would appear that Mr. Madson has fallen in stature. Why should his title change?

    • Photograph: What a lovely shade of red. But who would have been able to take this photo? No one is allowed a camera.

    • Alphabet Card: There is no sentence here. Why punctuate? Does "X" mark the spot? the end? or the beginning? What a jumble.

    • Pen: It would appear that Mr. James finally got his pen, only to give it away again.

    • Bracelet: I suppose no one will be needing this anymore.

    • Mr. James' Letter: An interesting letter, to be certain. He refers to some sort of obelisk, though, which isn't clear. His O's and L's seem a bit odd in this letter. Perhaps something is wrong with the typewriter.

 

Archives → Winter 2017 Newsletter → Winter Puzzle

  • Solution

    • THE PILOT WAS BORN THIS YEAR ... TWENTY FIVE YEARS LATER HE NEVER MADE IT TO BPAZIL

      • "Bpazil" is misspelled on purpose...
      • PR leads to Paul Redfern
      • P is the 16th letter of alphabet and R is the 18th letter of alphabet = 1618 - JWJ's patient number
      • Pilot: Paul Redfern
      • ???? = 1902/XXXX = 1618
      • Leads to audio file on LFoA website