Chapter 26: Friday, September 27

What if the journal the police used to close a missing persons case holds the key to a deeper, more elusive truth?Miles “Mori” Morhart is considered the prime suspect in a series of Los Angeles disappearances. But instead of a confession, he left behind something unexpected: a meticulously kept journal. A record of events that defy belief—unless they actually happened.Known to those investigating the case as “Mori’s Logbook,” this haunting document reveals a deeper mystery: a disembodied voice, cryptic coordinates, disturbing voyeuristic photos, and a sense that Mori’s reality is unraveling—one symbol, one vanishing, one revelation at a time.Mori’s Logbook provides an intimate account of his search for answers to otherworldly questions, joined by his radiant, enigmatic neighbor and her small circle of friends. Together, they tumble into a liminal Los Angeles underworld: haunted canyons, spectral transmissions, and a terrifying figure known only as The LA Lurker.Blending metaphysical mystery with the pulse of a psychological thriller, MORI is the first entry in The Lost Ones series. It stands on its own as a gripping tale of guilt, grace, and the terrifying beauty of what we don’t understand.“A thriller that grows stranger, creepier, and more magical throughout. MORI is one of a kind… thoroughly absorbing.” — IndieReaderEditor’s Note: This edition is a faithful reproduction of the journal Mori uploaded online before his disappearance.

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What if the journal the police used to close a missing persons case holds the key to a deeper, more elusive truth? Miles “Mori” Morhart is considered the prime suspect in a series of Los Angeles disappearances. But instead of a confession, he left behind something unexpected: a meticulously kept journal. A record of events that defy belief—unless they actually happened. Known to those investigating the case as “Mori’s Logbook,” this haunting document reveals a deeper mystery: a disembodied voice, cryptic coordinates, disturbing voyeuristic photos, and a sense that Mori’s reality is unraveling—one symbol, one vanishing, one revelation at a time. Mori’s Logbook provides an intimate account of his search for answers to otherworldly questions, joined by his radiant, enigmatic neighbor and her small circle of friends. Together, they tumble into a liminal Los Angeles underworld: haunted canyons, spectral transmissions, and a terrifying figure known only as The LA Lurker. Blending metaphysical mystery with the pulse of a psychological thriller, MORI is the first entry in The Lost Ones series. It stands on its own as a gripping tale of guilt, grace, and the terrifying beauty of what we don’t understand. “A thriller that grows stranger, creepier, and more magical throughout. MORI is one of a kind… thoroughly absorbing.” — IndieReader Editor’s Note: This edition is a faithful reproduction of the journal Mori uploaded online before his disappearance.

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Chapter 26: Friday, September 27

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