Part 19

Locate and read Document #22: Billy's Dreams. This document details a conversation with Billy Hope, who claims to be talking with Dr. Wernicke in "the white place." Billy's delusions have worsened with medication, and he believes the Walrider can only be killed by vampiric butterflies vomited from a demon called "Horerczy." These butterflies can also take the form of emaciated upright pigs or sick dogs.

Locate and read Document #23: The Spirit Breach. This document, translated from German and dated September 6, 1938, is from Berlin. It discusses Dr. Rudolph Wernicke's work on the Morphogenic Engine and suggests he has breached the spiritual realm, witnessing an apparition. It mentions forwarding this information to Dietrich Eckart and potentially the Fuhrer, and emphasizes keeping Wernicke out of any culling program.

Locate and read Document #24: Necrotizing Fasciitis. This is a brief email exchange where d.brunton@murkoffcorp.us.com reminds g.williard@murkoffcorp.us.com to wash hands regularly, in response to a message about Necrotizing Fasciitis.

Locate and read Document #25: The Gospel of Judas. This is a prayer or statement of devotion to the Walrider, expressing a desire to be consumed by it.

Locate and read Document #26: The Pride of Wisdom. This document contains an excerpt from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus," specifically Chapter 23, which discusses pride in wisdom.

Locate and read Document #27: Variant Postmortem. This is a postmortem preparatory report (MM13009021) by Jennifer Roland regarding the Walrider project. It notes slight gains in cell migration and morphogenesis but no stable creation of a sentient swarm. The report suggests focusing on a simpler mechanical engine and using harsher chemical restraints, as Murkoff Security killed patient 921 after he overcame tranquilizers. The Hormone Therapy is interacting counterproductively with restraints.

Locate and read Document #28: Gods and Monsters. This is a note from consultant MM008, Rudolf Wernicke, warning personnel not to worship the swarm or be influenced by patient delusions, as the technology could lead to a belief in godliness.

Locate and read Document #29: Morphogenic Engine Chamber Precautions. This document is from MURKOFF PSYCHIA and pertains to safety measures within the Morphogenic Engine Chamber.