Dear Friends and Family,
The guilt is just too much to keep consumed with in me. It was believed by my friends and loved ones that I passed away. That the simple sight of seeing Dr. Jekyll transform into Mr. Hyde deteriorated my health, and self being. In reality, I write to you from my seat in Sunnyside Institution to tell you, obviously, that I am alive. Although not mentally well, I am alive.
For so long, I didn't believe in the supernatural. I believed that what you see is what you get. Materialistic science was my game, and I was true to it. Then....I saw him. With my own eyes, my friend, Dr Jekyll transformed himself into this hideous creature, that I just couldn't bear to even look at. I just couldn't believe it. All of my experiments, my thoughts and beliefs were proven wrong in a moments time. How could this be?
It was then that I had to leave. I just couldn't believe that I lived in a world where supernatural events occurred in such gruesome ways. I would just rather not know, and eventually I wouldn't believe. So I used a corpse to elude you to believe that I has passed, and all the while I was running and leaving the past behind. I found my way to a new town and a new home. But as much as I tried, I just couldn't erase from my mind what had happened. Years went by, and one day, I just couldn't take it anymore; I set out to discover my own phenomenons.
I wanted to live long enough to be able to tell my story to the future generations of a science let world. So I concocted a potion in which prevented me from aging. Against all I believed in for so many years, I did it. Because of it, I am here today to tell you of this story. My day certainly is coming, as I ran out of the potion just last year. But now, I can die in peace knowing that my story will be known, and the truth is now free.
Sincerely and Without Regret,
Dr. Hastie Lanyon
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Dr. Lanyon,
I am so very glad that I discovered your letter. I have been feeling this same guilt since the night that I witnessed the murder of Carew. I am relieved to know there is someone else that saw this monster. Many people think I am insane for thinking the incredible doctor could cause such harm. My employers banished me from their home. I am no longer a servant girl, but simply a girl that is known to be crazy. I hope one day we can meet to discuss this strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Until then, keep wrting. Thank you for all of your help.
Sincerely,
The servant girl
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