The Oakley Collection

Beginning of 'The Mind's Eye' :  https://wjr5oakley.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-minds-eyep1.html Essie Vance [ Whitney ], Peter Graves [ Jordan ], Phillip Vance [ Aaron ] Recap : They found clues in Graham Duncan’s home. And did enough research to find an older map that showed Crawford Rise and Eye-Bone Hill. But after driving out there, realized no roads led to the hill and it too late to walk. So, they returned to Arkhan and Walnut Street only to find a city-maintenance crew replacing damaged lights. And not enough spares to replace all, to include the one Phillip shot out with his slingshot. 5:30pm, Tuesday, April 25 th : Essie sunk into the car seat, confused by her vision: the random bubbles she saw seemed to line up as if tendrils hanging below a jellyfish. Not threatening, just floating around Walnut Street. After interviewing Chris Predowski, Peter slid behind the wheel as Phillip took shotgun seat. “Heats too high to shoot out the lights n...

Beginning of 'The Mind's Eye' :  https://wjr5oakley.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-minds-eyep1.html Essie Vance [ Whitney ], Peter Graves [ Jordan ], Phillip Vance [ Aaron ] Recap : They personally witnessed Frankie’s death. Saw the tentacles! And realized the new lights at fault. 0130, Tuesday, April 25 th : When Peter finally joined the others he relayed the news, “Sgt Nolan was pissed you drove off. I told him how you frightened seeing the body and just left in panic. Told him I’d bring you in later for questioning. Keep it simple and near the truth. Phillip and I were on a case and you along for the thrill ride to watch us bust a bootlegger when it turned into a rival mobster hit.” Phillip tossed and turned all morning unable to sleep; he was too used to telling the whole truth. Thus, he looked like death-warmed-over when Peter pounded on his door at 0930. [Extreme First Aid] Essie and Marina drugged him full awake with a pot of extra-strong coffee. 1000, Police Station...

Beginning of 'The Mind's Eye' :  https://wjr5oakley.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-minds-eyep1.html Essie Vance [ Whitney ], Peter Graves [ Jordan ], Phillip Vance [ Aaron ] Recap : They visited Michael Farr’s apartment and read his bloodied, crazed notes. And looked thru his telescope, not knowing exactly what to look for. They stopped at the Police Station but only heard retell of the same report the apartment manager, Dominica Cilauro, told. But Peter did find another police blotter entry about his stoolie, Frankie. They visited him and heard a fairy tale about jellyfish and tentacles. They visited Michael in the Arkham Asylum only to hear more blathering about “Stars… living… coming… not so far is it Mr. Farr.” And finished with a meeting where they were introduced to the SEU: Society for the Exploration of the Unexplained . 5pm Monday, April 24th : As the SEU members began to file out, the trio huddled regarding their current dilemma about Michael Farr, “I think we’ve ...

Beginning of 'The Mind's Eye' :  https://wjr5oakley.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-minds-eyep1.html Essie Vance [ Whitney ], Peter Graves [ Jordan ], Phillip Vance [ Aaron ] Recap : Phillip has to fill in for Helen's brother, Michael Farr, as one of the pallbearers. Later at the wake, they are drawn to a disturbance out back that turns out to be Michael. His eyes scratched out. Restrained by arriving police who inform him escaped from an ambulance that was transporting him from St. Mary's Hospital to the Arkham Sanitorium. Helen asks for their help. 5pm Sunday, April 23 rd : Peter made sure Helen was comforted by others before he asked for Michael’s address, “We happen to be Private Investigators and want to help.” They drove down Peabody Ave and turned west on College St then south on Walnut St in the French Hill district. Scaffolding remained around 2 light poles: obvious new additions to one of the poorer districts in Arkham known for its squalor. ( But then, this ...