Whatever it was that twisted my friend, it is out there still. But I will find it and destroy it. I owe that to Jeff.

Well, the situation with Jeff is resolved... mostly. This whole mess didn't turn out the way I hoped it would. What started as a 'simple' haunting investigation turned out to be much more insidious than that. After recovering from almost 72 hours of sleep deprivation, I headed back to that damned ba...

Jacob, Dr. Phillips, and Dr. Boggs - thank you for your help. Jeff and I both owe you a great debt. I wish things had ended better for us all.

Jacob - your timing is perfect. I meant to head out to the farmhouse this morning, but exhaustion got the better of me and I slept into the afternoon. Probably for the best since I may need all of my strength to bring this to resolution. Phillips can no longer stay to help and, quite frankly, I don'...

Eilonwy - it most certainly was Matthew's chapter 8. Is there significance to this passage? I admit, I am no scholar of the bible (or much else for that matter). Dr. Phillips - thank you for your efforts. I hope that you will keep in touch - Jeff and I may still need your help - depending on what we...

Doctor Boggs - the second attempt failed horribly. I provide an update of last night's third attempt in Dr. Phillip's War Stories thread 'Diseased Possession'. It was a debacle. Any advice you can provide is now urgently needed. Please help us.

The time I spend recounting the tragic events of last night are precious moments that would be better spent fighting the evil that has utterly destroyed a good man. My only hope is that there is some detail - some clue - that you will pick up on that may turn the tide in saving his soul from the dia...

It has been a long couple of days. Jeff's condition has deteriorated beyond anything I've seen before, although at the moment he is heavily sedated and seemingly calm - what chaos he endures within his mind? I shudder to think of the mental agony he must be experiencing. Last night a physician speci...

I'm absolutely exhausted by this. I am worried about my good friend. Doc Phillips won't be here until.... when? Dammit. Cybermancer - the burns were not as scarring as any of the reference pictures you provided. In fact, there is no sign of them every having been etched onto Jeff's arm. They're gone...

I am hoping Dr. Phillips will be able to help figure this out. I contacted him on a recommendation from Jacob Hencrest. Honestly, I don't know how long we can wait for the good doctor. About an hour ago, I went in to check on him and he was wide awake, though not at all lucid. When I approached him ...

Jacob - I appreciate the help. Dr. Phillips has generously agreed to take a look at Jeff. I hope he can help us figure this thing out.

I feel like burning that damned old barn to the ground!

Dr. Boggs - The situation has not improved much. Jeff is sleeping and I'm trying to stay awake to keep an eye on him. It almost seems like he's having a nightmare that won't end. Here's some background for you: We were investigating a supposed 'haunting' on an old farm where a ranching family had li...

Well, the doctors discharged Jeff about an hour ago and we're back at his place. He's sleeping and I'm posting. The fever persists. The doc said to continue with the ibuprofen and monitor his temperature. If there is no change by Monday, we're supposed to head back. In the meantime, they're analyzin...

Thanks for the welcome Eilonwy and thanks for the information. Unfortunately, things have gotten worse since I posted last night. Jeff hardly slept a wink last night - at least I wouldn't call it sleep. It was almost like he was in a trance - tossing and turning, sweating bullets, and mumbling gibbe...

Yah. That's what I told the stubborn bastard too. 'Course he wants to wait until tomorrow. Can't force this guy to do anything, it seems.

New developments - Jeff (the friend with the burns), has come down with a serious fever. Says he's been sick since we got back to town - 3 days ago now. Thinking about taking him to urgent care. Suggestions?

Just got back to Tucson after a job in a small SE Arizona town known for frequent ghost activity (take your pick, right). A friend and I were called down to investigate a strange 'haunting' a local rancher's barn. Well, we never made contact with any ghosts. But on the third night something threw my...