Friday, January 18, 2013

Dracula Unleashed

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I am finally in London, and have decided to keep a diary to help me in my search. A record of my travels should prove invaluable, since my only clues have come from Quincey's letters. Now I plan to seek out those with him when he died. It was not at all difficult to begin my investigations. One of Quincey's friends, Arthur Holmwood, is quite prominent in London society. I hope to meet the rest of Quincey's friends soon. Can the truth of my brother's death be far away? Well, it has been quite a while since I've last written. There is a good reason for this neglect, however - the most beautiful woman in the world. I met Annisette Bowen one night at the theatre, and my thoughts have since been of nothing but her. What an amazingly beautiful night. Never has the sky been as clear nor the stars as crisp. I have asked Annisette to marry me, and she has accepted! If only Andrew, her father, hadn't come down with this strange malady. From joining the Hades Club to hearing about Andrew's death, I do not believe I have ever had a more eventful evening - nor do I ever hope to again. And on top of everything else, a most disturbing dream. I went to comfort Annisette in her time of grief. Poor Andrew. I cannot forget his face - horrible, locked in sheer terror and white as the odd bit of cloth clutched in his hand. I'm so glad Juliet came to visit. Her very presence always seems to hearten Annisette. I just hope Annisette doesn't start having dreams like Juliet. Hopefully, the Harker's necklace will make her feel somewhat better. I am concerned about Juliet. She's so pale and has taken to sleepwalking. What could be disturbing her? And these dreams - they seem odd and unnatural. I am very worried about Juliet. Dr. Van Helsing has discovered the bite of the vampire upon her and has left garlic on all the windows. This all seems so mad. I have seen two things today that bother me terribly. First, the absence of the garlic Van Helsing left and second, Juliet's refusal of the cross necklace. Certainly, neither bode well. I can't believe I let this happen. That vile creature has befouled sweet Annisette and Juliet lies murdered. How could I have failed them so? I do not look forward to the plan Van Helsing has proposed, but I know that it is the only way. I hope we are prepared to carry it out. How could I have let this happen again? I should have stayed with Annisette and fought that beast with my own hands. I fear for Van Helsing's safety. Dracula! The Demon himself! I felt his raw evil as soon as I saw him. I swear that I will do everything in my power to stop him before he can kill again. Annisette is gone! But where? I'm so glad Juliet came to visit. Her very presence always seems to hearten Annisette. I just hope Annisette doesn't start having dreams like Juliet. What a grisly shock! I went to visit Arthur Holmwood only to discover that his coachman had been killed- decapitated, with complete loss of blood. I cut my visit short but not before learning Jonathan Harker's address. I feel sorry for my poor friends, the Holmwoods, on their recent loss. Thank heaven that my brother's passing was not like their driver's. Arthur's explanation of Quincey's death seemed to make sense. Why is Father Janos so concerned? The gathering at the Holmwood's was pleasantly uneventful and certainly a kind gesture from Arthur and Regina. They are true friends. It is always a pleasure to chat with Regina Holmwood. She is surely one of the most polite people I have ever met and a comfort in such trying times. Dracula must have slain poor Regina months ago. Somehow he has used his accursed amulet to re-animate her and make her appear alive. I was a fool not to see the link between Devlin, Arthur and the Hades Club earlier. I was not in time to save Jonathan. Dracula has killed again, and I could do nothing. I had a strange conversation with Regina Holmwood today. She told me of Leopold Stransokowski's tragedy. I feel sorry for him. The death of a loved one is always bitter. I went to the Hades Club and had a miserable encounter with Stransokowski. He was well into his cups and quite delirious. He believes his dead wife is alive and attempting to communicate with him. Devlin Goldacre was drunk when I saw him. It's obvious he loves Juliet, yet he doesn't visit her. He seems to be grappling with some mysterious problem. I took a ring of keys he dropped - I suspect I know what they open. For a "Gentleman," Mr. Goldacre is incredibly rude. I have half a mind to teach him a proper lesson. Seeing poor Devlin at the club was a truly horrifying occasion. I fear for the man's very sanity. I can't believe it. A secret chamber in the Hades Club. I swear that the voices behind the wall where that of Devlin and his lackey Alfred Horner. I believe Goldacre is going mad. I heard the voices of Devlin and Annisette coming from behind the bookshelf. But for all my strength, I could not open it. I fear I have lost Annisette forever! I was amazed to discover what a rude boor Devlin Goldacre really is. He's quite unhappy with my membership in his club, and told me so in no uncertain terms.  Goldacre declared himself to be the controlling partner of the "Goldacre & Horner" bookstore. He doesn't seem to have much respect for Alfred, I'm afraid. Whenever I see Stransokowski, he acts even stranger than the last time we met. Now, he claims the cloth I found in Mr. Bowen's hand belonged to his dead wife. Whenever I see Stransokowski, he acts even stranger than the last time we met. The poor old sot. I found some curious articles in the paper and pasted them below. I purchased a paper and clipped out some rather interesting articles. After picking up a paper, I pasted articles of interest in my journal. I kept a number of curious articles that I read in the paper. I have dispatched a telegram to Father Janos. It reads: "I have arrived in England and am looking into the circumstances of Quincey's death. Strange things are happening here. Please reply soon." I sent a telegram to Father Janos. It reads: "Please send more information. Last message incomplete. What is the evil? What is the significance of the knife?" I have sent a telegram to Professor Van Helsing. It reads: "I was given your card by Dr. Seward. I have urgent need of your assistance. I am the brother of Quincey Morris. Please reply." I sent a telegram to Father Janos, saying "Dr. Van Helsing's help has been indispensable. We are on the trail of Count Dracula himself. God help us." I have dispatched a telegram to Father Janos. It reads: "I have arrived in England and am looking into the circumstances of Quincey's death. Strange things are happening here. Please reply soon." I sent a telegram to Father Janos. It reads: "Please send more information. Last message incomplete. What is the evil? What is the significance of the knife?" It seems that Dr. Seward is a busy man. I couldn't see him today because his "Loonies are acting up." Perhaps I'll try him again later tonight. I went to the asylum and met Dr. John Seward. His work seems most demanding. I found it odd that he avoided telling me more about the inmates and the effects of the moon. I don't envy Dr. Seward his position. Working with lunatics like Renfield is not a pleasant occupation. Whatever could that poor fellow mean, "The blood is the life?" First vampires and now lunatics. That's the second time I had to stop a madman. I may have saved Dr. Van Helsing's life, but I'm afraid I can't wash away his pain and sorrow. I failed! Renfield managed to kill Van Helsing after knocking me out. If only I had been ready to stop that madman. How could the fiend have gotten to Dr. Seward? If only I had stopped Dracula before this tragedy could occur. Dr. Seward's asylum was a wreck. I wonder if the vampire had anything to do with the fire. I feel bad about taking the stake and mallet, but I have a feeling we'll need them. I don't know if Dr. Briarcliffe belongs at the university or in an asylum. Still, he may have hit on something with this amulet. I wonder what Van Helsing will say? I can't believe I forgot the manuscript. How could I have been so stupid? I'm still weak from my shock at the University. May I never again see a sight as horrifying as that. Why do I feel like Dracula knows my every move? I took the cloth to Randall Briarcliffe at the University. He says it is more than one hundred years old. If so, how did Andrew come to possess it? Briarcliffe said that the gold coin Devlin gave me is from Transylvania! Intriguing... Attending Andrew Bowen's funeral brought back images of Quincey. To think that vampires might have been responsible for both their deaths. It's unthinkable! Another funeral, this time for dear Juliet. If only I could believe she truly rests in peace! But that is not the case. Action must be taken. On top of everything else today, now I have helped kill Juliet Adams. I know she was already dead, but her scream will haunt me for the rest of my life. I found my way to the Saucy Jack, a pub full of local gossips. The regulars were eager for an audience, and I was told of the grisly murders and the eerie Bloofer Lady. I heard the regulars at the Saucy Jack sing a grisly song about the Bloofer Lady. They may have been laughing, but their fear was apparent. I met Van Helsing at the pub. He told me Dracula is alive! Could it be? There is a meeting tonight at the Harkers' I must not miss. He also recommended I give the manuscript to a professor at the University. It could be a clue to Dracula. I met Van Helsing at the pub. He told me Dracula is alive! Could it be? There is a meeting tonight at the Harkers' I must not miss. I heard the most interesting story at the Saucy Jack. The old man was actually shaking when he told me about the Demeter wolf. I received a note from Arthur, asking me to meet him at his house at 9 p.m. I wonder what he could want? Devlin Goldacre continues to amaze me. Why would he leave a napkin covered with drawings of crosses at the Saucy Jack? What could he be up to? I went to speak to Jonathan Harker, but he seemed far more interested in his dictaphone than answering my questions about Quincey. I believe he's avoiding the topic, but he was kind enough to give me a gift for Annisette. I went to speak to Jonathan Harker, but he seemed far more interested in his dictaphone than answering my questions about Quincey. It may have taken a trip to his office, but I think I finally got through to that Mr. Harker. I wonder why he's so evasive. Now, maybe with his help I can get to the bottom of what happened to my brother. I know visiting a lawyer's office can be frustrating, but Mr. Harker is difficult beyond words. He was absolutely no help. I feel as though I am getting nowhere. Seward seemed ill after getting his message, and must deal with a fire at the asylum. Things are happening so quickly now and I fear that after the funeral, everything will be out of control.  Renfield always had an unsettling effect on me. But for some reason, this interview was very disturbing. "Life after Life." Have I heard that phrase before? Renfield always had an unsettling effect on me. But for some reason, this interview was very disturbing. I went to the Harker's to inform them of the bad news. I found it odd that Jonathan seemed more disturbed by the death of a stranger than that of Andrew Bowen. I spoke with Mina Harker today. She was polite, but I could tell she was troubled. They are sending little Quincey to his grandmother's, and I believe Mina already misses him. I wonder what she wants to talk to me about at the funeral... I spoke with Mina Harker today. She was polite but I could tell she was troubled. They are sending little Quincey to his grandmother's, and I believe Mina already misses him. Strange that they would send him away at a time of year when families should come together.  I finally met Professor Abraham Van Helsing. He told me the truth about Quincey's death. It's so strange, so macabre, but their earnest nature and Jonathan's journal convinced me. Can it be true when Van Helsing says there is a vampire stalking the streets even now? Van Helsing's story may have put the fear of God into our friends, but they seem more than capable of the task at hand. I feared the news might drive them away, but they seem more than willing to carry out whatever Van Helsing may be planning. Van Helsing's story seemed to do little for our friends. They have gone their separate ways, and I fear that they may not come back. If only there was something I could have done. I can't believe Dr. Van Helsing is dead. His loss seems to have stolen everyone's spirit. I don't know what we'll do now. Things have become desperate. I must stop Dracula immediately. I fear that the lives of Annisette and all my friends hang in the balance from this moment forward. Now Dracula has slain two of the best people I have ever known - Mina Harker and Dr. Abraham Van Helsing. If it costs me my life, I will end his reign of terror. I am glad to know Mina Harker trusts me, but I am worried for her. She still has a psychic rapport with Dracula, but she "sees" only hazy images of him and cannot yet identify the fiend. Mina had Reverend Jenkins consecrate a cross for me. It makes me feel safer somehow. I returned Jonathan's diary. I pray his fears are unfounded, but I suspect otherwise. I believe I picked the wrong time to visit the Harkers. I hope they do not realize I intruded on their privacy. Well, I do believe I've found the most curious bookstore in London. I've never seen such an odd collection of books. Horner certainly seems to know his business when it comes to ghastly legends. That Alfred Horner is a strange man. The bookstore was closed when I got there, but I caught a glimpse of him through the window. He has a hidden room behind his shelves and was carrying a jar of what appeared to be blood. As I thought: Horner is up to something strange. I wonder what's in that doctor's bag of his. Perhaps, the manuscript I found can shed some light on what's going on. But first, I must find someone who can translate it. Horner could not help identify the cloth, but he recommended I try the University. I'm afraid I disturbed him when I cut my finger. The sight of blood must make him nervous.  Unbelievable. Alfred Horner actually threatened my life today. I want to find out what his secret is, but I mustn't take his words lightly. Alfred Horner tried to kill me today. In the struggle, his neck must have broken. It's obvious that he was no vampire. I was unconscious for quite some time. I was questioned and detained by a police officer for some time. What could I have told him? I was attacked by the Bloofer Lady! If it were not for Professor Van Helsing, I would have suffered a horrible fate. I owe him my life. I now believe absolutely everything he has said. Once more I owe Dr. Van Helsing my life, for there can be no doubt that Dracula wants me dead. But why would the Count risk attacking me with the Professor present? I received a message and a package from Father Janos. The message was quite vague and gave no hint as to the meaning of the Bowie knife. Dr. Briarcliffe's message may be the clue to clearing up this mystery. Mere days ago, I would never have believed such an amulet could exist. Now ... Dr. Seward sent me a Dictaphone tube he wants me to listen to. Now, where have I seen a Dictaphone? Can this be Dracula's plan? Could the corruption of an innocent soul return his immortality and lead him to the destruction of all we hold dear? I received a reply from Briarcliffe concerning the cloth. It is indeed over a century old and is of Middle European origin. I wonder if I know anyone knowledgeable about that area ... I received a message and a package from Father Janos. The message was quite vague and gave no hint as to the meaning of the Bowie knife. Father Janos confirmed my suspicions today - the knife was Quincey's. I received a reply from Briarcliffe concerning the cloth. It is indeed over a century old and is of Middle European origin. I wonder if I know anyone knowledgeable about that area ... Nightmares like the one I had last night have unfortunately, become all too common as of late. The circumstances of Quincey's death plagues me throughout the day and haunts me at night. What a horrifying dream. Those who first killed Dracula were killing me. I hope these dreams are not prophetic. I can't remember the last time I had a good night's sleep. These nightmare's are overwhelming me. What can they mean? Well Quincey, it's through. I feared that your great sacrifice might have been for naught, but we won. Now Annisette and I look forward to the coming dawn and a bright New Year.    ÿ“ ÿ“0 ÿ“M ÿ“k ÿ“‰ ÿ“£ ÿ“¾ ÿ“Û ÿ“õ ÿ” ÿ”! ÿ”8 ÿ”Q45 Holland
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