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Tuesday, 27th November, 2012,
Harper Rock, Ontario (Canada)


I am still not quite certain what to make of Harper Rock, but it is a far cry from London – London, England that is, not London, Ontario. In the very short space of time since my arrival, I have observed many strange and unusual phenomena, phenomena for which I cannot easily find a logical or rational explanation. Naturally, it would be extremely rash to draw definitive conclusions at such an early stage of my research, but preliminary investigations would certainly seem to indicate that the theories advanced by Beddoes, Rutherford, et al, are rooted, at least partially, in fact. I will not enter into details here; suffice it to say that all is certainly not what it seems! Note: remember to compile all prima facie evidence gathered to date for submission to department.

I am gradually familiarising myself with the different sections of Harper Rock, though I confess that I have ended up losing my way more than once. On at least two occasions, I seem to have lost consciousness somehow only to discover that, upon regaining it, I have found myself in a different part of the city altogether. Since I seem to have suffered no long-lasting ill-effects, and have not been deprived of any personal affects, I am not overly concerned at this point in time.

I must also confess that I have strayed onto the path of criminality more than I would like. Rather, I ought to say that I have foolishly allowed my curiosity and investigative zeal to get the better of me, with less than desirable results. Again, I will not go into precise detail. My somewhat impetuous actions require swift financial restitution, and, since I find myself temporarily without the sufficient means to cover the debt, I am compelled to procure the sum in any way available to me. One may draw whatever conclusions one sees fit. I will just end by saying that I have almost reached the requisite sum. I only trust that I will be able to do so before the deadline.
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Friday, 30th November, 2012,
Harper Rock, Ontario (Canada)

The past few days have been rather eventful. I have endeavoured to provide as accurate and objective an account as possible, though what I have submitted may be seen as fanciful to say the least – or, at least, to the uninitiated eye. I only trust that the accompanying proof will serve to corroborate my version of the events, or rather the events as I have experienced them. This is beginning to sound like something straight out of one of Poe’s short stories. Only without the literary sophistication. At least I will refrain from making any wild impassioned pleas of sanity on my behalf. If I wasn’t already mad before coming here, I am certainly becoming mad as time elapses. I digress.

Since Tuesday, I have had occasion to explore Harper Rock more thoroughly, and there is no doubt in my mind now that the hypotheses propounded by my colleagues are utterly correct. Amongst other things, I have suffered a nasty confrontation with what can only be described as a beast excreted from the very bowels of Hell. I was fortunate to escape relatively unscathed, although I have sustained more serious injuries elsewhere through carelessness. I have tended to these as best as I have been able to given my meagre means, and I seem to be on the mend. I have collated all relevant pieces of evidence and have sent them to the department for immediate attention[...]

On a positive note, I am able to say that I have managed to resolve the financial debt that I had incurred, ahead of the deadline. I have also received an intriguing invitation as a result of this affair, and it will be interesting to see what happens in this regard. I must stop and rest now.
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Monday, 3rd December, 2012,
Harper Rock, Ontario (Canada)

I was able to get some much needed rest during the weekend, and am now fully recovered from my injuries. The improvement was quite noticeable as I travelled across the city earlier today. There has been another unwelcome encounter with some kind of ancient undead creature, but I managed to stand my ground and fend off its unholy advances. How fortunate that I happened upon the discarded weapon! It seems as though I will need to upgrade, however, if I wish to defend myself more effectively from any future attacks.

Harper Rock holds dark and deadly secrets, and I sense that I may be on the verge of making a discovery of unprecedented magnitude. I am certain that behind the façade of everyday urban life lies an intricate network of superior supernatural minds that are manipulating activities like so many puppeteers pulling on the strings of their marionettes. So far it has proved impossible to secure sufficient concrete evidence. I cannot possibly presume to convince the department of the veracity of my claims based solely upon testimonial and circumstantial evidence.

I remain utterly determined to unearth the necessary proof I need as confirmation of my assertions, and I will not rest until said proof is in my possession. I will rise early tomorrow morning and continue with the task at hand.
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