📋 INITIAL REPORT
The Bureau received an urgent request from the Cason family regarding unusual phenomena occurring at Stillwater Estate, a historic property located in Fiddler's Green, West Virginia. The estate, originally constructed in 1693, has been in the Cason family for generations.
The case came to our attention through a personal connection - Investigator 89 received a direct appeal from family members reporting escalating supernatural disturbances. Given the investigator's intimate knowledge of the property and family history, this presented a unique opportunity for insider investigation while also requiring careful attention to potential emotional complications.
Name: Stillwater Estate
Location: Fiddler's Green, West Virginia (formerly Cross Hallow)
Construction Date: 1693
Original Builder: Elias Par (revivalist preacher)
Current Owners: William and Anne Cason
Historical Note: Built on site of 1700s revival baptism ground
The team arrived at the estate after a road trip through the misty backroads of West Virginia. The property looms dramatically over a glacial lake, its ancient timbers and flickering gas lamps creating an atmosphere of gothic foreboding. As autumn mists rise from the water, the estate's long corridors carry an unsettling silence.
👁️ WITNESS TESTIMONIES
"A few nights ago, the lights started flickering throughout the house. We had an electrician come out to check all the wiring - he said everything was perfectly fine, code compliant, no issues at all. But the flickering continues. It started as just occasional flickers, but now it happens multiple times per night. The noises started off as just a few knocks - like a broom falling or something simple. Now they've grown much louder, and we're hearing voices coming through the walls."
"This house has a history. It was originally built by Elias Par, a revivalist preacher. There were rumors about him - that he 'didn't always speak in the language of God,' if you know what I mean. The estate was constructed on an old 1700s revival site. Stories were told of drowned folk being baptized and coming up 'not right'. I never put much stock in old stories, but with everything happening now..."
"I'm the only one left. All the other servants have fled. Edward, the groundskeeper, he ran off without even taking his shoes. When Mr. Cason tracked him down, Edward wouldn't open his door. He spoke through it saying 'he wants nothing, ever again, to do with that Cason house.' He's left town entirely now. I've been hearing voices too - someone praying. It sounds like the voice is coming from under the floorboards."
🔍 INITIAL FINDINGS & HISTORICAL ANOMALIES
The investigation team conducted extensive interviews with the property owners and remaining staff. Multiple disturbing historical details emerged during preliminary questioning:
Scratches on Nursery Wall: Appeared summer 1998, initially attributed to rodents
Mysterious Scroll: Ancient document in unknown language, discovered in wall cavity
Bone Discovery: Remains found under floorboards of servants' quarters (possibly human)
Sealed Root Cellar: Closed after structural incident, location uncertain
Tree Carving: Spiral symbol with weeping eye on estate grounds
Witness: Anne Cason
Subject: Investigator 89 (as child)
Incident: Subject observed sleepwalking, speaking fluent Latin despite no formal training
Age at Incident: Young child
Note: Potential early spiritual contact or possession attempt
Electrical Issues: Persistent light flickering, no mechanical cause found
Mysterious Draft: Recurring cold air near parlor fireplace despite sealed structure
Acoustic Phenomena: Knocking sounds escalating to voices
Distribution: Phenomena occurring throughout entire property, not localized
Pattern: Activity appears to be escalating over time
📚 HISTORICAL RESEARCH
The property's documented history reveals multiple concerning elements that may contribute to current supernatural activity:
Original Site History: The estate was constructed on the location of a 1700s revival baptism site. Historical accounts describe disturbing incidents where individuals who were "drowned" during baptismal ceremonies and subsequently revived exhibited altered behavior - described in period documents as coming up "not right".
Elias Par, Original Builder: The revivalist preacher who commissioned the original structure had a controversial reputation. Contemporary accounts suggest he engaged in practices outside mainstream religious traditions, with specific reference to him "not always speaking in the language of God" - potential indication of glossolalia, channeling, or other spiritualist practices.
Name Change Mystery: The area was originally known as Cross Hallow, but the name was changed to Fiddler's Green around World War I. William Cason specifically mentioned that any historical documents referencing "Cross Hallow" should be preserved, suggesting awareness of suppressed local history.
Primary Objective: Locate and examine ancient scroll in attic library
Secondary Objective: Map estate layout, identify sealed root cellar location
Tertiary Objective: Locate and document tree carving with spiral/weeping eye symbol
Evidence Collection: Document all scratches, architectural anomalies, and acoustic phenomena
🏚️ ESTATE LAYOUT & POINTS OF INTEREST
The investigation team is preparing to conduct a thorough examination of the estate's interior and grounds. Initial reconnaissance has identified several areas of particular interest:
- Attic Library: Contains historical documents and the mysterious scroll written in unknown language
- Nursery: Site of unexplained scratches on walls
- Parlor: Location of persistent mysterious draft near fireplace
- Servants' Quarters: Bones discovered beneath floorboards
- Sealed Root Cellar: Location uncertain, mentioned by family matriarch
- Estate Grounds: Tree with carved spiral and weeping eye symbol
- Glacial Lake: Adjacent to property, possible connection to baptism site history
⚠️ INVESTIGATOR SAFETY NOTICE ⚠️
Due to personal connection between lead investigator and property, team has been advised to maintain objective perspective. Investigator 89's childhood incident involving sleepwalking and speaking Latin suggests prior spiritual contact. All team members should remain vigilant for signs of possession, spiritual attachment, or psychological manipulation targeting the lead investigator.
👻 CURRENT STATUS
The investigation is in its initial phase. The team has completed preliminary interviews and is preparing to begin detailed examination of the estate interior and grounds. The escalating nature of the phenomena suggests urgency in identifying and addressing the source.
THREAT LEVEL: MEDIUM - SPIRITUAL ACTIVITY (ESCALATING)
TEAM COMPOSITION: Multiple investigators, led by Investigator 89
NEXT PHASE: Interior examination, document analysis, grounds survey
PRIORITY CONCERNS: Staff evacuation, historical baptism site connection, childhood incident with lead investigator
Of particular concern is the fact that all estate staff except one have fled the property. The groundskeeper's extreme reaction - leaving without shoes and refusing all contact with the estate - suggests he witnessed or experienced something that caused immediate psychological trauma.
The investigation team will proceed with systematic documentation and analysis while maintaining awareness of the property's disturbing history and the personal connection of the lead investigator to the site.