Unconfirmed reports came in from all over Tonderay last week, as residents reported seeing the ghost of the late Chancellor Lin appearing in nightclubs, sometimes whispering, “no-one will ever believe you,” before disappearing back into the crowd. Many residents dismiss it as a prank, though some insist that the apparition or person bore an uncanny resemblance to the late Chancellor in both appearance and presentation.
Interior of the popular "DUO" nightclub, where some of the reported sightings took place earlier this week, credit: Bart van Rooy.
There have also been several persistent rumours of a so-called “cipher” found on Chancellor Lin’s desk the day of her death. While many are skeptical of this development, several new figures in the conspiracy theory fringe have begun attempting to substantiate these rumours. The item to which these rumours refer is reportedly in the custody of the Bureau of Policing, and purportedly bears an inscription of the last words of Alex Lin. While a supposedly genuine leaked image of the page may be generously interpreted as a series of phrases, the lack of coherent logic connecting the phrases to one another, as well as the uncharacteristic scribbled and loopy handwriting makes it unlikely to be anything more than the testing of a pen for ink. Nevertheless, some self-proclaimed “analysts” continue to insist the marks were made deliberately, despite overall consensus between the forensic experts of the Tonderay Police Service.
A supposedly 'leaked' digital copy of the evidence, as documented by the Tonderay Police Service, pictured on the right.
A spokesman for the Tonderay Police Service, while surprised by this development, put it down to wishful thinking in a statement last week:
While I’m sure many citizens of Tonderay wish for the late Chancellor to not have died the tragic death she did, it is nevertheless a matter of fact, not speculation. Anyone truly believing they have seen a ghost should seek medical attention, unless their experience has altered their behaviour.
Lily Merrick, recently elected for Ms. Lin’s district, gave a statement regarding the whole tragic sequence of events:
Chancellor Alex Lin was a great politician, an excellent mentor, and a good friend. These unsubstantiated rumours only serve to prolong the grief of the nation, and frankly, my own as well. I would respectfully ask that media attention remain focused on recent events rather than dredging up past sorrows for both myself and those Alex left behind. The investigation is in full effect, utilising resources from two national bureaus and the Tonderay Police Service. Any queries as to her death should be directed to the proper authorities.
No comment has been made regarding the spatial and temporal localisation of this effect, which seemed to be limited to the city centre of Tonderay over the last week.
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