Physical Contents
Alphabet Card
- Found in "Infant's Cabinet of Birds and Beasts" book. The period was moved from the Z to the X.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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Inspector: Jacob Nilson
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*Note how the handwriting and overall tone have changed.
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Mr. Madson's Corporate Letter: It would appear that Mr. Madson has fallen in stature. Why should his title change?
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Photograph: What a lovely shade of red. But who would have been able to take this photo? No one is allowed a camera.
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Alphabet Card: There is no sentence here. Why punctuate? Does "X" mark the spot? the end? or the beginning? What a jumble.
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Pen: It would appear that Mr. James finally got his pen, only to give it away again.
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Bracelet: I suppose no one will be needing this anymore.
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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.
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Archives → Winter 2017 Newsletter → Winter Puzzle
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Solution
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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
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