-Notion City, March 7th, 1920 Front Page
After over weeks of disappears a few people have been reported as returning to their homes. The police had informed us that many missing persons reports have been dropped by those who submitted them. When reached for comment many of those people have responded that their loved ones have returned to them.
Though, many have also been admitted to the hospital. While happy of their return, many are now concerned for the mental health of those lost. Most were reported as having hallucinations among other symptoms of mental illness while on the other side of the Fog. Some who had disappeared from the start even claimed that they had only been gone five minutes.
However odd these occurrences might be there seem to be no common themes other than some form of hallucination and time distortion. However, some claim to have even been gone months. These symptoms are baffling doctors, who are struggling to determine what sort of effects the Fog is having on the minds of these individuals.
We were able to sit down and talk with one of the returned individuals.
"It was a strange place," remarked David Kelly, a middle aged grocer. "I remember I was driving out of town to get my produce when out of no where, I was on some mountain pass just missing the cliff's edge. I got out and looked behind me. But the city was gone. I wandered maybe for days, until I was greeted by this creature."
Mr. Kelly continued at the length about the creature and it was difficult to not see the similarities between this and other creatures who have begun to appear throughout the city. Still no word from city officials yet, though the Mayor's speech is tonight. Perhaps he is simply waiting until that time to make a statement.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
They're Real
-Notion City March 6th, 1920 Letters to the Editor
I've heard a lot of speculation that these "creatures" that have been cropping up are not real. A lot of people point to the article from your previous issue decrying these as a hoax, mostly for publicity or just laughs. But I'm here to tell you they are real. And frighteningly so.
I thought nothing of it when my daughter mentioned her new imaginary friend, Mr. Brownie. Children can come up with all sorts of exaggerated stories. And from my understanding, he was quite helpful in getting her to do her chores. Her room has never looked cleaner, so if it got the results done how bad could it be?
That all changed yesterday.
I was passing by her room. It was time for her usual afternoon tea party and she was carrying on a pleasant conversation with Mr. Brownie. The door was open just a crack so I decided to get a peak inside. That's when I finally saw what her imaginary friend looked like. He was squat, no taller than my little girl. Maybe three feet tall. Gangly. Thin limbs which were mostly bone and skin. Yet bulbousy in his belly. He wore clothes from a time long ago, maybe a century.
I only looked at him for a second for the fear of a strange creature in my daughter's room took hold of me. And I burst through the door. But when I came in the room he was no longer there. And my daughter has not seen him since.
My mother used to believe in such things, she said they were around all the time she called them brownies. She died well before my daughters birth. And I never told her such stories. I don't know if the creature was the same as the one my mother told me about all those years ago. And I'm sure people will just write me off as another hoax. But I know that in the back of their minds they'll see they're lying to themselves. Because we've all seen them at some point now. Those creatures from our parents' stories.
Yours,
Believing Mother
I've heard a lot of speculation that these "creatures" that have been cropping up are not real. A lot of people point to the article from your previous issue decrying these as a hoax, mostly for publicity or just laughs. But I'm here to tell you they are real. And frighteningly so.
I thought nothing of it when my daughter mentioned her new imaginary friend, Mr. Brownie. Children can come up with all sorts of exaggerated stories. And from my understanding, he was quite helpful in getting her to do her chores. Her room has never looked cleaner, so if it got the results done how bad could it be?
That all changed yesterday.
I was passing by her room. It was time for her usual afternoon tea party and she was carrying on a pleasant conversation with Mr. Brownie. The door was open just a crack so I decided to get a peak inside. That's when I finally saw what her imaginary friend looked like. He was squat, no taller than my little girl. Maybe three feet tall. Gangly. Thin limbs which were mostly bone and skin. Yet bulbousy in his belly. He wore clothes from a time long ago, maybe a century.
I only looked at him for a second for the fear of a strange creature in my daughter's room took hold of me. And I burst through the door. But when I came in the room he was no longer there. And my daughter has not seen him since.
My mother used to believe in such things, she said they were around all the time she called them brownies. She died well before my daughters birth. And I never told her such stories. I don't know if the creature was the same as the one my mother told me about all those years ago. And I'm sure people will just write me off as another hoax. But I know that in the back of their minds they'll see they're lying to themselves. Because we've all seen them at some point now. Those creatures from our parents' stories.
Yours,
Believing Mother
Monday, September 12, 2011
Local Man Mauled by Bear
-Notion City March 6th, 1920 Local
Late last night near the 18th street bridge just at the edge of the Fog a local man was killed by what appeared to be a bear attack. Although, city officials refused to comment on where this bear originated from, the Notion City National Zoo did state that recently one of their grizzlies had some how escaped.
Police will not release the man's name until his identification can be made and family members notified. The process they say is taking time because of his wounds identification has been difficult. And with so many disappearances around the city it's been hard to accurately discover anyone fitting what remains of this man's description.
There is an alternate theory flowing down the rumor mill as that this attack is one of many that have become common with these "creatures" speculated to be coming from the Fog. The Mayor himself has come out to say that such allegations are wild and will only continue further cause panic within the populace. He went on to further state that he will be holding a press conference tomorrow to alleviate the citizens of Notion City.
Late last night near the 18th street bridge just at the edge of the Fog a local man was killed by what appeared to be a bear attack. Although, city officials refused to comment on where this bear originated from, the Notion City National Zoo did state that recently one of their grizzlies had some how escaped.
Police will not release the man's name until his identification can be made and family members notified. The process they say is taking time because of his wounds identification has been difficult. And with so many disappearances around the city it's been hard to accurately discover anyone fitting what remains of this man's description.
There is an alternate theory flowing down the rumor mill as that this attack is one of many that have become common with these "creatures" speculated to be coming from the Fog. The Mayor himself has come out to say that such allegations are wild and will only continue further cause panic within the populace. He went on to further state that he will be holding a press conference tomorrow to alleviate the citizens of Notion City.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Pick Up Game Delights All
-Notion City, March 3rd, 1920 Sports
Still stranded after their away game three weeks ago, the Burlington Egrets decided to challenge the home team, Notion City Greens, to a free game for all who could attend. With clear skies seen the first time in a few days, many were in attendance. And, although most were turned away at the door, everyone managed to find a way to watch the exciting match even if it meant standing on your friend's shoulders to peek over the fence.
The Burlington Egrets have been eager to return home since the Fog first descended.
"It's hard, ya know?" says right fielder Greg Thomas. "We've got family outside waiting for us, God knows what they're thinking happened to us." While many do have friends and family on the outside, the Egrets say it's even harder if you're not from Notion City. And the ones you love are outside of it.
"I really miss my family," catcher Dean Harris states, "I got two little girls. It tears me up each day that passes I don't get to see them."
Only a short time has passed since the Metropolitan Police have put a halt on all traffic through the Fog. Stranding the Burlington Egrets, as well as many others visiting Notion City for all manner of reasons.
The game went on for nine solid innings and, although no one kept score, the Notion City Greens admitted defeat graciously. The Egrets appreciate the gesture as well as the good will shown to them by all of our fair City while they stay and hold out hope.
Still stranded after their away game three weeks ago, the Burlington Egrets decided to challenge the home team, Notion City Greens, to a free game for all who could attend. With clear skies seen the first time in a few days, many were in attendance. And, although most were turned away at the door, everyone managed to find a way to watch the exciting match even if it meant standing on your friend's shoulders to peek over the fence.
The Burlington Egrets have been eager to return home since the Fog first descended.
"It's hard, ya know?" says right fielder Greg Thomas. "We've got family outside waiting for us, God knows what they're thinking happened to us." While many do have friends and family on the outside, the Egrets say it's even harder if you're not from Notion City. And the ones you love are outside of it.
"I really miss my family," catcher Dean Harris states, "I got two little girls. It tears me up each day that passes I don't get to see them."
Only a short time has passed since the Metropolitan Police have put a halt on all traffic through the Fog. Stranding the Burlington Egrets, as well as many others visiting Notion City for all manner of reasons.
The game went on for nine solid innings and, although no one kept score, the Notion City Greens admitted defeat graciously. The Egrets appreciate the gesture as well as the good will shown to them by all of our fair City while they stay and hold out hope.
Monday, September 5, 2011
An Open Suggestion to the Mayor
-Notion City, March 1, 1920 Letters to the Editor
Remove your head from the cavernous hole you've managed to shove it. You're idea to use the previous census for distribution of these food tickets is one of the most idiotic ideas I've heard in my lifetime. My wife and I were just married back in 1910, the last census. You want to take a guess at what has happened since then? Well, we've had two boys. Yes, that's right. Our family of two went to four within ten years. I know, that's amazing given the stretch of time.
Who'd have ever thought that possible? We certainly didn't see it coming! But now here's the real kicker. We've got to figure out how to feed the four of us on tickets allotted for two people. Fortunately, we've determined a fair way of doing this. The boys get breakfast, we get dinner and then we alternate lunches.
Yes, on some days my children eat one meal a day. Now, why am I being so selfish? Shouldn't the boys get the lunch and the parents only have one meal every day?
It's a little difficult having the energy to work a construction site on one meal a day. Especially, when the pressure around your head is causing you to think more of these towering bits of steel is a better use of tax payer money, and a better use of the fertile land. You're absolutely right. We should simply get rid of anything that would conceivably put more food in the hands of your growing populace.
You would not believe how many times I had to edit this letter. Mainly I did it so that I could be sure it would be posted. I'll be glad when this is all over, you'll receive a more personal letter, any remaining tickets we have (unlikely) and swift instruction on how they may be used to fill the hole your head is currently occupying.
Yours angrily,
Irate father of two who voted for you
Remove your head from the cavernous hole you've managed to shove it. You're idea to use the previous census for distribution of these food tickets is one of the most idiotic ideas I've heard in my lifetime. My wife and I were just married back in 1910, the last census. You want to take a guess at what has happened since then? Well, we've had two boys. Yes, that's right. Our family of two went to four within ten years. I know, that's amazing given the stretch of time.
Who'd have ever thought that possible? We certainly didn't see it coming! But now here's the real kicker. We've got to figure out how to feed the four of us on tickets allotted for two people. Fortunately, we've determined a fair way of doing this. The boys get breakfast, we get dinner and then we alternate lunches.
Yes, on some days my children eat one meal a day. Now, why am I being so selfish? Shouldn't the boys get the lunch and the parents only have one meal every day?
It's a little difficult having the energy to work a construction site on one meal a day. Especially, when the pressure around your head is causing you to think more of these towering bits of steel is a better use of tax payer money, and a better use of the fertile land. You're absolutely right. We should simply get rid of anything that would conceivably put more food in the hands of your growing populace.
You would not believe how many times I had to edit this letter. Mainly I did it so that I could be sure it would be posted. I'll be glad when this is all over, you'll receive a more personal letter, any remaining tickets we have (unlikely) and swift instruction on how they may be used to fill the hole your head is currently occupying.
Yours angrily,
Irate father of two who voted for you
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Sightings of Strange Creatures in City.
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| Three "creatures" spotted in Center City Park February 29, 1920 Photo courtesy of Dr. Henry Greenbriar of Notion City University. |
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Disappearances Continue, Affects City
-Notion City February 20th, 1920 Front Page
The Notion City Metropolitan Police Department issued a report today on the increasing number of Missing Persons, stating that while evidence shows an overwhelming percentage of these cases have involved the fog surrounding the City that people should not panic or worry. When last checked visibility was near blindness when passing through the fog. It is more than likely that these missing individuals have merely lost themselves in the thickness of it.
Also, they state that under no circumstances should anyone search for those lost in the fog. Search parties are being organized, and anyone attempting to search the fog on their own would only be putting themselves and, potentially, others at risk.
Although the report states to remain calm, many people have become concerned over the various goods, such as food and supplies, that were brought in from the other side of the fog. With many companies shutting down transportation for safety of their drivers, and no new vehicles passing through the fog from the other side, many fear that we do not have enough food to sustain the city. The mayor has taken action to prevent shopkeepers from gouging prices as well as placing limits upon the amount of items one may buy.
To ensure this proceeds fairly, tickets are being issued to Notion City residents. These will come in the form of a small book, for say each unit of milk or bread you buy, you must also provide the requisite ticket to the vendor it is purchased from. Ticket books will be issued based upon the previous census.
The Notion City Metropolitan Police Department issued a report today on the increasing number of Missing Persons, stating that while evidence shows an overwhelming percentage of these cases have involved the fog surrounding the City that people should not panic or worry. When last checked visibility was near blindness when passing through the fog. It is more than likely that these missing individuals have merely lost themselves in the thickness of it.
Also, they state that under no circumstances should anyone search for those lost in the fog. Search parties are being organized, and anyone attempting to search the fog on their own would only be putting themselves and, potentially, others at risk.
Although the report states to remain calm, many people have become concerned over the various goods, such as food and supplies, that were brought in from the other side of the fog. With many companies shutting down transportation for safety of their drivers, and no new vehicles passing through the fog from the other side, many fear that we do not have enough food to sustain the city. The mayor has taken action to prevent shopkeepers from gouging prices as well as placing limits upon the amount of items one may buy.
To ensure this proceeds fairly, tickets are being issued to Notion City residents. These will come in the form of a small book, for say each unit of milk or bread you buy, you must also provide the requisite ticket to the vendor it is purchased from. Ticket books will be issued based upon the previous census.
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