August Barrington's Journal
32nd of September 2066*
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He no longer attempts to restore order—instead, he documents his own descent.
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He recognises the significance of A.B., but doesn’t state it outright.
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He implies that his work will be “buried,” mirroring the lost nature of Wayfinder itself.
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His final entry abruptly cuts off, leaving a deliberate gap in the research.
PATHS.
Which way will you go?
The Wind /
The Daughter
An EP of music reflecting on a life lived in joy, in anger, in regret. These are the memories made along the way.
The Sea /
The Mother
A poetry collection questioning our place in life. Questioning who we've become when so much is behind us, and so much is still ahead.
The Stars /
The Grandmother
A short film on the freedom of youth and the consequences of that raw energy. Where do your feet lead you, and are you in control of them?
Footnotes & References
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Core Theoretical Foundations:
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- Foucault – Madness and Civilization (academic discourse as an act of control).
- Lacan – The Mirror Stage (self-recognition and shattering identity).
- Eco – The Limits of Interpretation (what happens when interpretation collapses).
- Foucault – Madness and Civilization (academic discourse as an act of control).
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Empirical Studies & Case Studies:
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Wayfinder itself – the final step into full ergodic engagement.
- Found Footage Narratives – research interrupted by the unknown.
- Interactive Fiction & Horror Games – texts that erase themselves.
- Found Footage Narratives – research interrupted by the unknown.
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