Mark Meltzer Writings: Days 98-109

Note on Finding Lutwidge's Basement Workshop

 * FOUND IT!

It turns out I didn't need the help of Carmady the P.I. anyway. Between his notes and my own research, I was able to track down Lutwidge's lab. The bldg. is/was owned by Ryan. (Current status unclear?) The door matched the photo of Lutwidge from the P.I. file.

The door itself was heavy, deadbolted - I but found a side window of the old vent-type. The security bars had rusted through. I managed to pry them out and slide inside... I survived, tho' my suit didn't. (Cleaner deserves hardship pay!)

Lutwidge's main lab - the inside looks like something out of a Frankenstein picture. Huge machinery, heavy duty electric cables. A MESS. A pile of manuscript by the desk - random scraps, some written some typed. (Possibly fragments of the "Utropolis manuscript? Check with Lex Harlan!)

But the weirdest find was - SOUVENIRS. Advertisements, strange bottles - and lots of party masks (??? stained, cracked, some bloody!). Ephemera... some of it COULD be from Rapture... left- overs from Lutwidge's shattered dreams?

I was too overwhelmed to think clearly. I should have grabbed some of the material for the files. I'll have to make a return trip tonight.

Letter to Contacts

 * Mark G. Meltzer
 * P.O. Box 4668 #32890
 * New York, N.Y. 10163

Dear Friend:

Phil Isidore (of N.U.F.O.S) has vouched that you are a trustworthy individ- ual. Please - closely guard the contents of this package. I have sent it direct via courier out of concern that gov't personnel or unknown individuals may attempt to intercept it.

As you may know, I have been investigating anomalous phenomena related to the disappearance of my daughter. In the past, you've provided informa- tion that has helped my research. Now I need your input on a matter of utmost urgency.

I discovered the enclosed item in a basement workshop owned by Orrin Oscar Lutwidge. I'm desperately trying to uncover more regarding its origin, manufacture, etc. Please examine it and let me know what you make of it.

Any information could help me find my daughter.


 * Thanks,


 * Mark Meltzer


 * Mark Meltzer

Note About "The Red Pawn"

 * Who is
 * "THE RED PAWN"?
 * connection to Knight??

forger?
 * CORESPONDENT
 * OF
 * LUTWIDGE?

playing games... sending people down blind ''alleys                                 "broken-hearted prophet"

"Killian" -> I (nm?) A N