A Preliminary Treatise on the Phenomenological Properties of Driable Corn-Flag Mucking Slimen
Entry 734. Cycle Delta-9. Observation Period: Submerged Proximity – Layer 3.
The initial observation, logged within the tertiary archives (Designation: Archive-Gamma-7), detailed a consistent, cyclical distortion of temporal flow emanating from the designated 'Mucking Slimen' deposit. This distortion manifested as a subtle intensification of auditory perception – specifically, the phantom rustling of desiccated corn-flags. The frequency of this 'Rustle' correlated directly with the volume of organic matter within the slime, suggesting a direct link between the substance's composition and the destabilization of localized spacetime. Initial attempts at dampening the effect with calibrated sonic disruptors resulted in a paradoxical amplification, leading to the immediate cessation of all data collection within Sector 4.
Refer to: Archive-Gamma-7, Entry 18. ‘The Anomaly of the Whispering Grain.’ Dr. Silas Blackwood.
Note: The Blackwood hypothesis – that the slime acts as a 'temporal sponge,' absorbing and re-emitting fragmented chronal echoes – remains unconfirmed, yet unsettlingly plausible.
Following the Blackwood incident, a secondary anomaly emerged, classified as ‘Chromal Drift.’ This phenomenon involved the spontaneous alteration of color perception within a radius of approximately 10 meters from the slime deposit. Subjects reported experiencing shifts in hue – predominantly towards shades of ochre and bruised violet – alongside a pronounced sense of disorientation. Neurological scans revealed elevated activity in the parietal lobe, specifically areas associated with spatial awareness and visual processing. The duration of these chromatic shifts varied, ranging from fleeting moments to sustained periods lasting up to 37 minutes. Correlation analysis suggests a possible connection to the ‘Rustle,’ indicating that the slime's temporal instability may be influencing the very fabric of light itself.
Declassified Report: Project Chimera – Preliminary Findings. Agent Lyra Thorne.
Caution: Prolonged exposure to Chromal Drift has been linked to instances of ‘Temporal Fragmentation’ – a state characterized by the blurring of personal memory and a heightened susceptibility to paradoxical events.
Entry 789. Cycle Delta-12. Observation Period: Deep Submergence – Layer 7. A critical re-evaluation is required. Initial assessments categorized Layer 7 as a purely reactive environment – a consequence of the slime's temporal distortions. However, recent data, gathered via remote sensor arrays, indicates a demonstrable level of self-organization. The slime exhibits patterns of movement that defy simple explanations of fluid dynamics. These patterns – frequently described as ‘gestural’ – appear to respond to external stimuli, specifically vocalizations and modulated electromagnetic frequencies. Most disturbingly, the slime has begun to produce rudimentary symbols, etched onto the surrounding sediment. These symbols – consisting primarily of spiraling glyphs and representations of desiccated corn-flags – suggest a form of nascent communication.
Addendum: Dr. Alistair Finch’s unpublished research on ‘Bio-Temporal Resonance’ – heavily redacted following the Blackwood incident.
The possibility that the slime is not merely a passive recipient of temporal echoes, but an active agent in their manipulation, cannot be dismissed. The implications are profoundly unsettling.