Case Files

Scattered about Whitehurst Asylum, these documents offer the player more knowledge on the various patients and staff that were housed there.

## Child's Diary Page

My name is Rose. I am 8 years old. My mommy says I have polio. Polio is bad, I have it worse than Uncle Jack. He can still walk, though he seems drunk. So I am now in this machine. It breathes for me so they call it an iron lung.

The nurse says she will write what I say once a day so my diary doesn't forget who I am. She is my only friend.

## Partial Medical File

**NAME:** [BLACKED OUT]
**PATIENT ID #:** 825-361-3127
**DATE:** April 14th, 1998

**CONSULTATION**

**DOCTOR'S NOTES** - Upon initial assessment, [BLACKED OUT] presents as a well-spoken man with a firm grasp upon reality. Patient 34 years old. Married for 2 years. Wife 4 months pregnant.

Denies necessity of psychological treatment, but has kept appointment at the request of his wife, who insisted on visitation due to concern over growing isolationistic tendencies.

Patient displays high degree of verbal acuity and is very observant. Initial tests suggest a very high IQ, with an extraordinary ability to recall facts. [BLACKED OUT] expressed pride at his intelligence and knowledge. Exhibits need to point out the weaknesses in others. Insists the behavioral changes are that of his wide who "no longer understands" him.

Patient is polite and cordial, but non-compliant. Seems to take pleasure in obfuscating answers and attempting to trick questioner. Patient's demeanor is calm and controlled. Shows disconnect with the emotions of other individuals and general lack of empathy toward humanity. Verbally expresses true affection for his wife and expectant child, but does not outwardly display so when discussing them.

After initial consultation [BLACKED OUT] does not feel a need for future visitations. Have scheduled a follow-up appointment with the option to cancel with 24 hours notice, just in case he changes his mind.

Patient displays tendencies towards depression and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

## Letter #1

Dearest Marie,

I just started as a Custodian here at Whitehurst, and already I been having some problems adjusting. The people here don't care about the safety of the custodial staff at all. They have a boiler, but it's too small for the size of the building, so we has to keep it on high pressure all the time to keep the rooms heated. If you mix some of the cleaning chemicals together, people start getting sick. When I lose a man to something like this, they just send another one dumber than the last.

I'm going to keep sending the money. Please let me know when the plant opens back up over there. I can't wait to touch you again.

## Letter #2

Marie,

They call these people "insane", but I just don't see that. Not anymore. They're just the same as we are, Marie. There's a patient here, her name is Emma. She's a lot like you. She looks like you, laugh like you, smells like you. It's the doctors; they're the ones who keep these people in this prison.

I wrote this letter to tell you I won't be coming home for Thanksgiving. You're so far away now. I'm going to stay here with Emma and my other friends. We're planning something big.