The Mandela Catalogue Vol. 333

**The Mandela Catalogue Vol. 333** is the sixth video of The Mandela Catalogue Act 1 and the third Volume of the series.

In a return to the 1992 setting, Vol. 333 further explores and recontextualizes previously seen events such as 6's kidnapping of the children and Mark's suicide, as well as introducing new elements to the series lore, such as the proper introduction of MCPD Lieutenant Thatcher Davis, who had previously only been mentioned in the series, as well as the first on-screen appearance of the Tulpa Alternates.

## Summary

### Opening

The episode abruptly begins on a monochrome overview shot of Mandela County that begins to zoom in, eventually landing on a familiar building where a baby crying can be heard. The mother of the baby, Lynn, with a quavering voice tries to calm him down.

Lynn calls her ex-husband Jude Murray, telling him that the baby started crying again at the same time as before and Jude responds that he doesn't know how he can help. Jude asks Lynn if she is sure of something but she cuts him off saying she "unplugged it weeks ago".

We're briefly shown the twos divorce paper, revealing the two were married in June 8, 1990 at 11:40 A.M. and divorced August 29, 1992.

Jude offers to help, Lynn asking if he will actually come over. Jude believes the cause could be an imaginary friend, and Lynn is rightfully confused considering the baby's age.

Cut away to a different home, an unknown individual is seen watching select classical films as they flash by in static, eventually cutting to the title card.

### Mark's Investigation

A live broadcast from the Mandela County Police Department is being shown on television, commemorating the promotion of Sergeant Ruth Weaver and Lieutenant Thatcher Davis.

Thatcher receives a message from a school receptionist, asking if he can check on a missing student of theirs, Mark Heathcliff, to make sure he is alright.

We are shown Mark's home as Thatcher approaches and repeatedly knocks on the door, to no response. He busts down the door and we cut to an investigation of Mark's house. We first see the analogue television in Mark's room before Thatcher turns their flashlight on and discovers Mark's body with multiple .50 caliber casings beside the bed. Thatcher finds a cassette player, a Holy Bible, and a notebook on top of the television.

From security footage inside MCPD, we can hear Ruth telling Thatcher he doesn't need to keep working on a bullshit case considering he was just promoted and Thatcher tells her he only has evidence to go over.

A slideshow plays, identifying Cesar Torres as the perpetrator in Mark's case, as his finger prints were discovered on Mark's bedroom door. The following are shown as points of interest:

Mark's camcorder, containing a tape titled "shadow under the door". The tape is dates September 14, 1992. The shadow of the perpetrator is seen outside Mark's door and they knock rapidly, repeatedly.

Mark's cassette player, containing a cassette labeled "voices outside my room". When played, the perpetrator tells Mark to let them in before harshly mimicking a different voice. The tape is flipped and a crowd of people can be heard.

Mark's notebook. In Mark's journal he wrote reassurances of God's love, saying that he needs protection and that he is scared. Mark slowly breaks down, saying nobody came for him and begging the reader to stop "it" before "it" does this to anyone else. Mark wrote "Who have I been praying to all this time?" repeatedly before writing it over each other. The last page reads "my eyes are wide open".

### Jude Murray Evidence Reel

The reel begins with a glitched intro for MandelaTECH on a video intended only for "Mr. Davis" to see. Dave Lee, the company representative, was requested by Davis to recover the footage from multiple tapes sent to him by Davis. Dave was only able to recover approximately two minutes from one of the tapes. Dave says he will copy the recording onto the tape he is currently recording and sends his best wishes to Davis.

We are shown the contents of the tape, beginning on a shot of a tragedy mask. The titlecard "The Might of the Subconscious" appears on-screen. The tape seems to be a program intended for children. We hear a voice say "Hello?" into our left ear, and then "Can you hear me?" into the right.

A puppet consisting of only two eyes and a mouth slides into frame, introducing theirself as "Stanley". Stanley asks us to consider him a friend as he may consider us one, as he likes having friends. He asks how many friends we have, before asking if we would like to hear a secret of his. He claims to be able to make "friends" appear out of thin air and promises to show us how as long as we consider him a friend.

Stanley goes on to describe what "makes up a good friend": what do they sound like? what do they look like? what color eyes do they have? Stanley says to remember the most important rule, "If there is a new friend that lives in your head, it is best to-" before the tape glitches out slightly. When captions are on, it finishes the line with "it is best to manifest them instead". Stanley says they are just as scared as you are.

Stanley asks if we have our friend in mind and says it's time to meet them. The screen fades to black as Stanley tells us to close our eyes and think hard about our new friend. Stanley asks if we can keep an even bigger secret, being that it worked. Stanley tells us that our new friend is in our house, and that it is up to us to find them.

Cut to a emergency operator phone call between Jude Murray and Thatcher Davis. Jude is panicked and scared, saying someone is inside his house and that he doesn't know how he got inside being that his doors and windows have been locked for months. Thatcher tells Jude to calm down and asks some questions. Thatcher asks if the person is threatening him or his family and Jude claims they just stare from the corner of the room, not taking anything. Jude begins breaking down, thinking his wife has been hurt and Thatcher tells him to calm down.

Thatcher asks if the man looks like anyone Jude knows, Jude says no. Thatcher becomes surprised and Jude says he has never seen anyone in his life that looks anything like him. Thatcher says that doesn't make sense and Jude becomes confused. Thatcher says he is going to send one of their officers and tells Jude to not hang up. Thatcher contacts Ruth Weaver and she says she just got a 10-15 and is about to head to the place, frustrating Thatcher somewhat. Ruth asks if Thatcher got a similar call, Thatcher believing he's dealing with a home intruder.

Davis gets back on Jude's line and asks for his address, to no response. Ruth calls back Davis and asks for back up. Davis asks where everyone else is and Ruth says the officer who was at Jude's house fled almost immediately. Davis asks the address.

Following this, the events of Intruder Alert take place as Thatcher sets up a camera in the house. The next night Thatcher ultimately decides to investigate the house with Ruth. We see from Thatcher's body camera as the two explore the house. Ave Marie is clearly heard playing as the two explore and Thatcher tells Weaver to stay behind him as they approaches the music. Thatcher discovers a static television in a bedroom, as well as a hanging body. Ruth asks if they have anyone to deal with it and Thatcher, annoyed, responds they don't because everyone left. He apologizes before calling in a 10-56 (suicide).

Thatcher's camera begins malfunctioning and as he goes to tell Ruth he finds her missing as well. A door opens and naked footsteps are heard. Thatcher calls out to them, "Hello?" and a voice responds back, in Thatcher's voice, "Hello?" Thatcher tells them to identify theirself and the same follows. Thatcher tells the individual that they are on a police investigation and that they need to identify themselfs and the person begins mimicking Thatcher and Jude's voices from the earlier phone call. Thatcher shouts asking for a response and the person is heard rapidly approaching.

In a deep, breathless voice, they begin to sing Amazing Grace and after a moment a long, pale arm is seen reaching around the corner. Thatcher is heard jumping out a closed window and running. He tells Ruth to meet him at the station if she is still there.

Thatcher calls in a 10-78 (requesting backup) to any available units, including from surrounding counties in Bythorne and Werksha county. Security footage shows Amazing Grace playing in select rooms, getting closer to Thatcher's office.

From Thatcher's chest camera we see the alternate approaching him as Amazing Grace continues playing. The alternate begins to repeat bastardized mimickery of the humans they have encountered, including Ruth. The alternate floats towards Thatcher and he yells that he will shoot. A busy signal tone plays as "uh oh! bad decision, thatcher!" is displayed.

With closed captions on the names of victims appear on screen, "Cesar Torres", "Ruth Weaver", and "Mark Heathcliff". The alternate manually stretches it's mouth into a forced smile and laughs. Thatcher shoots the alternate, to no avail. Ruth's distorted face is seen and "THERES NOT ENOUGH ROOM FOR THE TWO OF US LIEUTENANT" is displayed.

Thatcher's camera collects additional footage of the alternate twitching before we are shown the MCPD insignia in the same hallway as before and the same eye from the beginning of the episode.

Credits roll before we are shown a statue depicting the crucifixion of Christ. Gabriel emerges from the dark.

## Trivia

* Adam Murray's, or at least Ty Osborne's, voice is heard in the trailer for The Mandela Catalogue Vol. 333. Despite this, Adam is not over toddler age for the episode.
	+ This sparked the theory that Vol. 333 would take place immediately after Vol. 2.
	+ Another voice along side Adam/Osborne's lines is heard that is possibly Jonah Marshall/Gabriel Linen.
* The eyeball seen in the prologue is series creator Alex Kister.
* The portion of the episode featuring Stanley was inspired by Jim Henson's "Limbo: The Organized Mind".
* The song "Amazing Grace" sung by the alternate is actually "Great Britain" sung by The Original Sacred Harp Choir.

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