Hey y'all! It's been a...really long time. Sorry about that, folks. I haven't been very involved in this investigation and I'm sorry. Part of that is that I've been working on some stuff. I might tell you soon. The other part is that the tapes are all about the 1989 Harvest Festival and it brings back some bad memories. That was the time when Julia was sick and I don't like being reminded of it. Plus, I left around that time so I don't have much input. But there was other stuff going on that I should have paid attention to. My bad, y'all. I was still talking to Daniel. He's a good kid. But I wasn't keeping up. I'm trying to make it up to you though: I've been writing this mega blog post for a few days to catch up on the stuff I have any commentary on. So...here we go!
7.22.89: I actually do remember some buzz about this. It was right around the time when I left, maybe a little before. People were spooked but mainly wrote it off as a crazy tinfoil hat conspiracy kinda guy. Can't blame 'em: David isn't a welcoming, friendly person. He really comes across as unhinged. Guess that's why the rebellion never took off. The 8PM news looks exactly how I remember it but I never knew that people died. Survey Results/Luke: Seems pretty familiar. I think I was still there for those surveys getting sent out. Didn't actually do one though. I remember they did the same thing for the '59 Festival, and the Tourism website has the same survey, in case nobody caught that. Seeing Luke again was just...goddamn. What the hell did they do to that kid? It's hard to watch. It was hard to see him attack Matt like that in his videos. I really worry for those kids. Luke isn't Luke anymore, and messing with him is a crazy risk. Same with getting into the Home, but I know that y'all are gonna try anyway. Still crazy to think that a little missing persons case in '88 led to...all this. I really don't know what to make of it all still. Glad that Matt was okay though. Still can't believe he just got away from the Enforcer like that. Crazy. Lake Denton Kayak Race: Glad to see some of my favorite old teams still up and about. The Trailblazers, for one. Always loved 'em. Brings back some good memories of days at at the lake shore, cheering for different racers, being in the community. I do miss it sometimes. Nostalgia is powerful. Anyway, the Speaker's whole manifesto was interesting enough. Real insane but...interesting. He seems a lot less extreme than that Tour Guide. Message Archive/Vlogs: Not much to say because I just really didn't read all of it. But I recognize a few of the names. Donald Elmor, for one. I told you my story about him right? I think I did. Anyway, it has a few pieces of interesting stuff. I know it had info about Daniel's dad. So did those 2019 vlogs from Matt. I already knew about a lot of their relationship stuff from talking to Daniel outside the investigation but seeing it was another thing. And now knowing that he was in the Message Archive? I don't even know what to make of that shit. But hey, that's why I sit on the sidelines and y'all do the hard work. The last few tapes: I wasn't around for Observatory Report and onwards but I still have a few thoughts. One, the Harvest star is really creepy when you think about it. I mean it was just folklore, a nice legend, but knowing what it really is now...it's always been hard for me to look back on Walker Creek the same way again. This whole investigation really brought a lot to light. Everything is different. Second thought, the Tour Guide is off his goddamn rocker. Seems worse than the other Hosted. What he did to David...capturing him and torturing him. God, what a depressing end to his plans. I knew he didn't make it out but I didn't expect it to just...be like that. I wonder what his real fate is. Still don't know, honestly. It does look like he died though. Went out in a blaze of glory though: blew up their ritual, killed a bunch of Hosted, pissed off the Tour Guide. It was impressive enough. But there was no longevity. Really hoping that the new rebellion doesn't turn out the same way. Speaking of that, I heard y'all were able to join them. How's that going? Hopefully good. Oliver Deercot: I never got around to telling my legend about him. Only got through 2 stories before I got busy. But here's the basic gist of what I knew: Oliver Deercot was a magical old man who lived in the woods. If you saw him, he would come up to you and ask for help. He had powers, and could be benevolent or evil depending on how you treated him. The backstory was that he was some sort of trickster, an agent of the devil (as the stories always are in Walker Creek). Obviously he was a Host and his real backstory is far more interesting than mine. Deercot was the original rebel, sorta. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that the whole asking for help/magical powers aspect was a tall tale. Officer Osborne and Matt didn't have to deal with strange riddles or tests. But no matter what, I thought it was pretty interesting to see this...childhood story of mine come to life. To see people actually meet him. Though I shouldn't really be surprised at anything anymore. He reminds me of me. A bored old man, trying to make himself busy. On the Message Archive, at the church, etc. Vancae is still an ass as always. I knew him when I was going to church in Walker Creek. He was a dick then, and a dick now. Glad I didn't have to deal with him. Anyone tell him to go to hell? Might be worth doing as payback for being a constant prick. Rebellion: It's been a long time coming for them to reach out. I still think about how I stayed away and kept my head down in the 80's. I wonder how it would have turned out if I joined. But now...you have the chance to stop turning a blind eye. I gotta say, I'm real glad that some of y'all have finally found a way to make a difference in Walker Creek. During this whole blog, I've just been seeing all this horrific shit, seeing my hometown twisted and screwed up, but not being able to do anything. None of us were. But now...well, you folks can. And it makes me happy to see. The rebellion has always had my support. It's the one shining light in the darkness that is Walker Creek. You've got ties all over the place, between them, and Adam, and Nick. You don't really need my information anymore, or anyone's. This little investigation has grown beyond that. It's not real helpful and you have your own stuff. You're way beyond almost anyone. That's another reason to add to the list of why I wasn't really posting. I'm just not needed. I got other stuff in the works anyway. It's time for y'all to get some payback. Contribute to taking back the town, even if it's only a little bit. I know not everyone joined. Daniel still just wants answers and nothin' more. But I don't know how easy that'll be. I'll keep watchin' from the sidelines. I really do hope everythin' works out. All I have to say is...good luck y'all. You'll need it. Give 'em hell for me. - Trevor
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