Bornheim No. 3 Extended

BORNHEIM NO. 3 EXTENDED. (See also, BORNHEIM NO. 3, RETROFIT) This Bornheim No. 3 was slightly modified with the incorporation of an extended magazine. The retrofit was realized as desirable as subsequent models naturally incorporated their own larger magazines. This naturally compliments a high rate of fire. Military trials were unsuccessful, citing the fact that the large magazine encouraged wasting ammunition. Nevertheless, it proved a popular and simple adaption.

Journal of William Salter
Severe water damage, reconstructed by archivist
Unlined paper, 3x5 in.
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Something walks this forest after dark. I have heard its heavy, dragging steps as it circles the cabin. It has not tried to enter - perhaps it has not noticed my presence. I tell myself it is some large animal, but then I think of Huff's letters, and of what I have seen with my own eyes.

It had been several days since I left the cabin. Engrossed in my work, I took little notice of the passing of time. I have been practicing on small animals and then studying their wounds, and I could no longer stand the smell of the blood. I ran out into the forest as if pursued. The air calmed me, and I was able to think more clearly. I did not intend to stray far, or for long. But even that, I see now, was a terrible mistake. I was not in my right mind, if I could be said to possess such a thing in the first place. Ha!

I heard it long before I could see its sizeable silhouette. It stumbled and paced, giving the impression of confusion. I froze and ducked behind a fallen tree. The figure was shaped roughly like a man, though far larger. However, on his shoulders where his head should be, a mantle of enormous, writhing leeches. I must retire now. My hands shake to think of it again. ws