Childhood trauma create super powers

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What triggered Dawn's intense emotional reaction during his grandfather's funeral?

Feeling guilt for not having spoken out earlier

Hearing others praise his grandfather (correct)

Seeing his grandfather's body in the casket

Witnessing an argument among family members

How did Dawn perceive the experience of seeing his grandfather's face in the mirror?

As a haunting nightmare that he couldn't escape

As a sign of his grandfather's ongoing influence and power (correct)

As a moment of realization and acceptance

As a hallucination brought on by stress

Why did neither the police nor the jailers want to discuss the events surrounding Dawn's behavior?

They thought it would disrupt ongoing investigations

They were unsure of what they had witnessed

They feared legal repercussions for their silence

They worried it would make them appear irrational or risk their jobs (correct)

What physical manifestation did Dawn associate with the control of his grandfather during his experiences?

Painful scratches on his wrists Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the events that occurred between February 24th and 26th, 1983, according to the narrative?

They marked the only times Dawn ever manifested such phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What unusual behavior did Dawn display while sitting in the living room?

He was tapping his fingers with a weird expression. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial reaction of the police chief upon entering the house?

He dismissed the situation as a plumbing issue. Signup and view all the answers

What did Bob discover on Dawn's neck when he checked on him?

Dark red scratches and marks. Signup and view all the answers

How did Bob and Genie respond to the ongoing water leak after trying to sop it up?

They put out towels and decided to wait for help. Signup and view all the answers

What did the different plumbers find when they searched the house?

No identifiable source of the leak. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Dawn two days after he arrived at Bob and Genie's house?

He abruptly stood up and left the house. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a part of Bob and Genie's overall experience with Dawn?

Finding a strange object in the house. Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did Dawn's cellmate have upon seeing him?

He was terrified and wanted to leave the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What was the guard's initial response to Dawn's claim of being able to make it rain?

He challenged Dawn to prove it. Signup and view all the answers

What unusual situation did the warden notice upon entering his office after hearing about Dawn's abilities?

There was a wet spot growing on his shirt. Signup and view all the answers

How did Dawn appear as the water began pouring out during the events in his cell?

With a creepy smile and a controlling demeanor. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the plumber's inspection of Dawn's cell?

He left without finding anything and was too frightened. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Reverend attempt to do upon witnessing Dawn's strange behavior?

He read passages from the Bible to exorcise the spirit. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic expression did Dawn display in both the jail cell and Bob and Jeanie's house?

An unsettling and creepy grimace. Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did guards have towards Dawn as they observed his behavior?

They were terrified and wanted to avoid him. Signup and view all the answers

What did the overwhelming smell that filled the jail cell resemble?

Rotting materials. Signup and view all the answers

What did Warden Keenhold prioritize after witnessing the situation with Dawn?

He moved the cellmate to ensure his safety. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Police Response to Strange Events

Officers John and Richard Walbert arrived at Bob and Genie's house due to reports of strange occurrences.
Upon entering, they observed unusual water damage—water pouring from the ceiling and walls, even bubbling on the floor.
A man named Dawn sat seemingly unmoved in the middle of the chaos, exhibiting a strange expression.
Officers reported the situation, and the police chief intervened.
The police chief deemed the issue a plumbing problem and instructed officers to ignore the incident.

Bob and Genie's Experience

Bob and Genie, along with the landlord and his wife, became increasingly terrified.
Faced with the continuing water damage and Dawn's unusual behavior, they tried to contain the water.
Plumbers dispatched failed to find any source of the leak.

Dawn's Behavior in Jail

Dawn, no longer exhibiting abnormal behavior, walked out of Bob and Genie's house, triggering the water leak to stop.
In prison, Dawn's unsettling demeanor drew attention from a cellmate who called for help.
A guard was alerted, and was initially intrigued by Dawn's chilling comment, seemingly requesting to make it rain, in the warden's office.
The guard eventually fled to the warden's office to report Dawn. There, a wet patch on the warden's shirt mirrored the occurrences at Bob and Genie's house.
The warden and guard found Dawn in his cell, similarly exhibiting that same unsettling demeanor.

Plumbers and Religious Intervention

Multiple plumbers at the jail struggled to find a leak's source, one ultimately fleeing.
The jail's minister attempted intervention without success.
Dawn's actions prompted the minister to invoke religious measures to banish an evil spirit.

Dawn's Sobbing and Explanation

A sudden, loud scream from Dawn followed by sobbing.
Dawn eventually provided an explanation for his bewildering behavior in Bob and Genie's house.

Dawn's Background

Dawn's grandfather's abuse and death had a profound impact, leading to a belief that his spirit possessed him.
Dawn felt his grandfather taking control of his actions, specifically during his time at Bob and Genie's house and prison.

Post-Incident Aftermath

Following the incident, those involved (police, jail staff) remained silent due to fear.
Years later, testimony suggested that Dawn's actions may have been a supernatural occurrence.

Dawn's Normal Life Afterward

After the events, Dawn lived a reportedly normal life.

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Explore the unusual circumstances surrounding Bob and Genie's home, where strange water damage and a man's bizarre behavior prompt police intervention. Follow the story as officers encounter a mysterious situation that leads to a surprising conclusion about the source of the chaos.