A-1865

## Anomaly Management Bureau File: Object # A-1865

   **Item Designation:** A-1865 "Booth's Phantom"

**Anomaly Classification:** Class Alpha

**Discovery Date:** May 22, 1903

**Location of Recovery:** Near the site of Booth's capture, Port Royal, Virginia, USA

### Description

A-1865, identified as the skull of John Wilkes Booth, possesses extraordinary anomalous properties. The skull, measuring 7 inches in length and 5 inches in width, displays a typical human skeletal structure but with an unusual, almost imperceptible luminescence emanating from its surface.

### Anomalous Properties

#### Invisibility Induction

When skin contact is made, A-1865 binds to the individual, replacing their original skull. This process is painless and instantaneous. The bound individual gains the ability to become invisible for exactly 12 seconds.

#### Cooldown and Reusability

Post-invisibility, the skull enters a dormant state for precisely 2 minutes, during which the invisibility ability is non-functional.

#### Psychological Influence

Subjects report experiencing brief flashes of memories or emotions that they believe to be remnants of Booth's consciousness.

### Historical Significance

The skull, believed to belong to John Wilkes Booth, adds a paranormal dimension to the already notorious historical figure. Its existence challenges conventional understandings of Booth's final days and actions.

### Containment Procedures

A-1865 is contained within a specialized artifact containment unit, constructed of reinforced glass and titanium, at the Anomaly Management Bureau's secure facility. The unit is equipped with automated handling systems to prevent direct human contact. Environmental controls maintain a stable temperature and humidity level to preserve the skull's integrity. Level 2 clearance is required for access, with all interactions recorded and monitored through CCTV.

## Detailed Test Notes

### **Test 01** - Invisibility Duration and Effectiveness

**Date:** June 12, 1903

**Lead Researcher:** Dr. Richard Harlow

#### Procedure

Observing the onset, duration, and termination of the invisibility phase in controlled environments using thermal imaging and motion sensors.

#### Observations

Subjects became completely undetectable to both visual and infrared cameras. The duration of invisibility was consistently 12 seconds, without any variance.

#### Conclusion

The invisibility effect is absolute, rendering the subject undetectable by conventional means.

### **Test 02 - Cooldown Period Analysis**

**Date: July 7, 1903**

**Lead Researcher:** Dr. Emily Watson (Incapacitated due to AMB-A-1865-IR02)

#### Procedure

Monitoring the reactivation time of the invisibility feature, using a series of timed trials.

#### Observations

The cooldown period remained consistent at 2 minutes, regardless of environmental factors or the subject's physical condition.

#### Conclusion

The invisibility feature is governed by an internal mechanism that strictly regulates its usage frequency.

### **Test 03 - Psychological Impact Assessment**

**Date:** August 15, 1903

**Lead Researcher:** Dr. Alan Brent

#### Procedure

Evaluating the psychological effects on subjects post-interaction, including interviews and cognitive assessments.

#### Observations

Subjects exhibited temporary disorientation, mild confusion, and reported experiencing flashes of unfamiliar memories or feelings immediately after the invisibility phase.

#### Conclusion

Interaction with A-1865 has a notable, though transient, psychological impact on subjects, likely linked to residual cognitive elements of Booth's persona

1. ↑ Incident AMB-A-1865-IR02