I Dare You To Read This Book.

Patient 314 - Day 5

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Mt. Whitney Psychiatric Ward
Patient 314 Personal Log
2/9/2017 – 10:23PM
I guess I need to eat my words a bit. He said today would be fun and it WAS! Like, yeah it started out kind of slow but shooting a gun was pretty cool. The power inside of that tiny little weapon is astounding. But who needs a gun when you can visualize severing the spinal cord and it actually happens? Well I guess I don't know if the spinal cord severed but the dad-clone died so whatever I did to it killed it. How did he know I could do that? I guess since I am patient 314 that means there were 313 before me but the real question is where they like me or were they all different? Like, different abilities and stuff? I am going to ask some questions tomorrow.

Dr. Feldman
2/9/2017 – 10:59PM
Observations from experiment four – logging...
Patient 314 has shown more promise in four days than any other patient in a months' time. I do not think that we have seen anywhere close to his maximum potential. 314 is also becoming a bit more interactive – this can only be taken in a positive way. Only two other patients have reacted positively once testing began. He appears to be settling in to his routine nicely.
As I theorized, an isolated kill is very static, and only fluctuates with emotional connection. This is important for a great many applications where emotion must be removed from a situation. When multiple beings are killed there is a multiplier factor of 1.3. This is possibly linked to adrenaline or a similar effect to "runner's high" – more testing will be done to determine the exact cause.
It should also be noted that the method of killing plays a factor. Patient 314 gained more from killing with the knife than he did with the pistol. He does seem to favor using his hands when killing. This might tie in with the emotion aspect.
Most exciting of all is having another patient with the mental ability. Patient 313 was a complete failure in the testing environment however the discovery of her mental abilities led us to Patient 314 so I shouldn't be too hard on her. Where she failed he has succeeded! Autopsy on the Faceless that 314 failed to kill showed some damage to the neck similar to whiplash and minor internal bleeding on the brain. Autopsy on the clone showed a cleanly severed spinal cord. If we can somehow find a way to translate that result without the personal/emotional connection... I am getting ahead of myself.
Tomorrow will be interesting.

2/10/2017 – 6:15AM
Experiment five – logging...
Breakfast delivered. 314 appears contemplative and relaxed while he eats.
Sixteen subjects enter the room just as Dr. Feldman begins to speak.
Dr. - Good morning, 314. Today we will attempt to verify a few theories I have. In front of you is a mixture of Faceless and clones of your Father, Mother, and myself. Each one is holding a different weapon. Those without a weapon you will kill with your bare hands, except the very last which must be killed with your mind. On my mark move to the first subject. Please wait thirty seconds between each kill. Proceed.
Readings are taken, compared, logged.
314 moves to the first subject. When he finds himself in front of the last he locks eyes with the subject. Blood seeps slowly out of the mouth, nostrils, eyes, and ears of the subject as it crumples to the clean, white floor.
Readings are taken, compared, logged.
A powerful strobe lashes out, blindingly bright, accompanied by a thunderclap of sound.
Readings are taken, compared, logged.
Dr. - Wonderful, simply marvelous! Sixteen more are coming in now. This time I would like for you to try and mentally kill the first subject AND the last subject. Proceed.
314 approaches the first subject. Sweat begins beading on his forehead. His breathing grows harsher.
Dr. - 314, enough. Use your hands and move on to the next.
314 moves down the line with more violent intent. When he steps in front of the final subject the neck twists swiftly in a full 360 degrees. 314's hands never left his sides.
Dr. - Perfect, thank you 314. I am sure you need some rest so I'll have a snack brought and we can resume at 8.
314 - How did you know I could do that? You know, with my mind?
Dr. - I suppose you deserve a few answers. Patient 313 had similar mental capabilities. Once an ability is discovered in one Patient we check every Patient for those abilities as well.
314 - Are there other Patients here? Can I meet them? Can I meet 313?
Dr. - You've already met Patient 313.
Dr. Feldman walks away and a tray with sliced meats and cheeses is brought it. 314 eats in silence.

2/10/2017 – 8:00AM
Experiment five, continued – logging...
Dr. - How are you feeling, 314? Have you had any headaches or eye strain?
314 - Not yet, no. Was that an issue with 313?
Dr. - It was, among others. We are going to continue the testing now if that is ok.
Three clones of Dr. Feldman enter the observation room.
Dr. - If you would, please try to kill each one mentally.
314 - [mumbles] Like this world needs more crazy doctors running around...
Patient 314 stays on his cot but focuses on the first clone. His knuckles turn white as his grip tightens on the edge of the cot, then the clone crumples to the floor. Readings are taken, compared, logged. 314's neck bulges and strains as the second clone drops to the floor, twitching slightly twice. A large vein is standing out on 314's forehead and gleams with sweat. Readings are taken, compared, logged. A guttural yell escapes the lips of Patient 314. His concentration has forced him to stop breathing, his head vibrating back and forth.
Dr. - Breathe. Recollect yourself. Then try again.
Patient 314 leans back, drawing in a large breath. Again. Again. The color in his hands and face start to return to normal. He locks eyes with the last clone – twenty seconds later it drops lifelessly to the floor. Readings are taken, compared, logged.
Dr. - I believe we have found your threshold. There will be one more test today but it can wait until just before dinner. A second channel has been added to your television. Please try to rest.

2/10/2017 – 11:15AM
Lunch delivered. Patient 314 awakened by the sound of the tray. Television mode is activated while 314 eats.

2/10/2017 – 4:00PM
Experiment five, continued – logging...
Six Faceless enter the room.
Dr. - This is the last test of the day. I would like you to kill four with your hands. Then try to kill the remaining two at the same time with your mind.
314 - Are you kidding? At the same time? How am I going to do that?!
Dr. - How do you kill one? You visualize the action and carry out the action with your mind. Try to visualize them both.
314 sighs and closes his eyes. He rubs his temples for a minute before looking up at the Faceless. Breathing is slow and even. Eventually two thuds resonate through the room. Readings are taken, compared, logged.
Dr. - [whispers] Yes... [to 314] How do you feel?
314 - Tired. Could I meet 313 again?
Dr. - I am afraid that isn't possible anymore. You killed her yesterday.

2/10/2017 – 5:15PM
Dinner is delivered. A comedy movie is playing on the television.
Experiment 5 complete.