File 221002 - Special Agent Hodgson interviewing Leah Hunter about an unusual sighting and an experience involving loss of time and possible extranatural abduction which occurred while hiking outside of Golconda, NV.

This episode is a special preview of "For the Record," a spin-off podcast from the world of The Redacted Reports, available exclusively at www.theredactedreportspodcast.com

Knowledge is power, and to some that makes it precious: something to be locked away from the prying eyes of the public. But now a book is overdue, not properly checked out, and the fines may be mounting. It turns out rogues are clever at getting past locks, and once a River is set in motion it’s very hard to stop the current…

A flash drive with millions of years’ worth of data. An unassuming public library guarded by a too-familiar invisible barrier. A dead man's son with information about The Library. Agent River has managed to tease out some answers, but has still ended up here: sitting across from a man with both Cyprus Security and Motion Inc. on his business card. What information does this Mikhail Klopper have to offer? And what new questions will it raise?

The guard with the switchblade is evidence that someone doesn’t want River in the Petaluma Public Library, and access to the knowledge within will pass more twists and turns. But our Theseus may already have the ball of yarn he needs to navigate this labyrinth of knowledge.

Closing a missing persons case is a win but it’s concerning that Javier can’t remember the details of his rescue. There’s a lot of red strings to pull between the Wingate-Peaslee’s information, the business card from Muir Wood, and Javier’s drive. But will River find answers or just more questions?

Some questions require answers even when there isn’t an official mission. So when Agent River receives a mysterious voicemail, he follows the trail to the office of Professor Nathaniel Wingate-Peaslee. And everything points to the Chroniclers and the brothers Castillo.

On September 21st, 2022, the members of R Cell and their shadowy Handler convened in a secret location to discuss the events and aftermath of Season 4, known as Operation Downpour. Guided by Agent Harker (Alandra Hileman), they dove deep into topics such as PTSD, body horror, safety tools, and sexism. Consider this a warning for the material covered, and come join the conversation.

Come join us live at https://www.twitch.tv/questsandchaos at 7 pm Pacific time, September 21st, for a talkback that promises to be as explosive as this season was. Come ask all of your burning questions.

The physical wounds may begin to close, but the emotional wounds stay fresh and raw much longer. Every Agent eventually has to ask: What happens when the body heals and the mind doesn’t? How much am I willing to sacrifice to complete the mission? Where do I finally draw the line?

(Additional Music Used: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/scent-of-night)

(CW: Ableism, PTSD, after effects of trauma)

Just because the mission has ended doesn't mean the challenges are gone. Coming home always requires some adjustment, and this time might be the hardest it's ever been. New wounds and old scars alike run deep, and now the slow process of healing must begin.