velocigecko

oh and just for good measure someone oughtta link to The Cave and The Rake, since theyre pretty much NIT required reading

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BananaMartyr

I just read it a couple days ago in that thread. something like:

You build a mirror box with 5 mirrors (Pentagon shaped?) and they have to be tall enough to be over your head, but not tall enough that your hands above your head would touch the ceiling. There's a special way you have to setup the top so people can get in and out with ladders...You need an assistant on the outside to help you out and watch out for you and the assistant is only allowed to let them stay in for 10 minutes no matter what....

I'm sure somebody can find the paste of it. I don't know who the hell has the patience or supplies to build a mirror box though.

Momentosis

But then when you do the mirror thing, instead of just one mirror, you got 4 mirrors around you.

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velocigecko

if its a box wouldnt that make it 6 mirrors? plus youd see all of yourself rather than just your face

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Would the floor and lid be mirrors?


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But yeah, who has the patience and supplies to make a big box of mirrors anyways?



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Here we are:


"Though written about in fiction occasionally, the mirror box is quite an old invention. Being inside of one can be enlightening or traumatizing for the witness who bears its burden. The procedure is simple, though finding and preparing the materials required might take some time.

The materials to construct the box are:
-Six square metal sheets, slightly taller than the witness. The length should never exceed the height of a witness with raised hands. One of them should be larger than the rest by at least the thickness of the sheets themselves. The material should preferably be made of graphite or lead alloy for the most prominent effect.

-Five nearly perfect, aligned mirrors, sealed upon the metal plates. Each of the 5 will form the sides and bottom of the inner box. One larger mirror should be attached to the large metal plate, which will be used for the top.

-A simple light source of pure white or bright yellow. The light source should emit in almost all directions. Candles can be used, but carbon dioxide and monoxide poisoning is a problem. The light source should not be planted upon the mirrors or receive any outside energy. Construction techniques are left up to the witness.

-Two or three alarm clocks. An extra alarm clock of any kind is also needed. Watches are alright, but not suggested due to the small type face and hands.

-Wear simple clothing.

-Do not bring any other objects. Witnesses have often crowded the box, causing it to become either useless or highly dangerous. This includes jewelery, food, weapons, or religious materials such as beads and crucifixes.

-An assistant is required to help the witness in and out of the box and get help in case of emergencies. The assistant should be trusting and as strong willed as the witness.

-Two ladders

-Several Blankets, water, medical remedies, and a first aid kit.

When the box is complete and ready to use, prepare the alarm clocks to ring around ten minutes after the witness’ planned entrance. Depending on the material used for the box itself, the time of day will not matter, but a night during a new moon is suggested. Despite intuition, sound does not play a large role in the event. The witness should use a small unattached ladder to enter the box. The top should already be placed upon the box, with an opening large enough for the witness to enter. Once inside, the witness should be handed the light source and the clocks (one should be kept with the assistant). The outside assistant should ask sincerely whether the witness is alright. Once confirmation is given, the top should be moved to seal the box. The witness may turn on the light source once the box is sealed. At any point should the witness ask to leave the box (if soundproof, tapping should be used), ONLY the top should be opened. The witness may do it themselves, since the top of the box should be easily reachable. Once ten minutes are up, ALWAYS remove the top, regardless of what the witness says. Some witnesses may plead to stay inside the box, even suggesting great danger should it be opened. The assistant should never trust those pleas. Suffocation is only one of many concerns should the witness stay too long in the box. Once the top has been slid opened, place the second ladder in the box to allow the witness to leave. If the witness has any serious wounds, or discoloration, call for medical help.

Should you happen to meet a witness, never trust what they say about their experience, and never ask them for the time or where the antumbra meets."

velocigecko

that actually sounds pretty interesting, though i wouldnt do it myself.


any stories about trains? i live by some train tracks and one makes a stop here every hour and a half or so.

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There was a hunter in the woods, who, after a long day hunting, was in the middle of an immense forest. It was getting dark, and having lost his bearings, he decided to head in one direction until he was clear of the increasingly oppressive foliage. After a what seemed like hours, he came across a cabin in a small clearing. Realizing how dark it had grown, he decided to see if he could stay there for the night. He approached, and found the door ajar. Nobody was inside. The hunter flopped down on the single bed, deciding to explain himself to the owner in the morning. As he looked around, he was suprised to see the walls adorned by many portraits, all painted in incredible detail. Without exception, they appeared to be staring down at him, their features twisted into looks of hatred. Staring back, he grew increasingly uncomfortable. Making a concerted effort to ignore the many hateful faces, he turned to face the wall, and exhausted, he fell into a restless sleep.

Face down in an unfamiliar bed, he turned blinking in unexpected sunlight. Looking up, he discovered that the cabin had no portraits, only windows.

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Has the pit seen this one yet? (It's a long one)

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/...77902309738.jpg

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*portraits*


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...oh shi-

edit: why did i picture the faces from The Wall while reading that?

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Reminds me of

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^ I haven't seen that movie, but the tagline sounds ridiculous.
"What happens when the numbers run out?"
Sounds like a terrible storyline to me.

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Shredxmyheart

I want more information on the mirror box. I definitely want to try it.

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Yeah it sounds very interesting, someone needs to video tape the experience

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Todd Hart

I fail to see how a mirror box would be scary.

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Thats why I'm interested in it, if that makes sense

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It does. I'd quite like to go in one. I guess it works off of sensory deprivation.

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OH @$#% THEY HEARD MEH.... O_o

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It would be kind of ****ed up and unsettling to not be able to look in any direction without seeing yourself. the thought of that alone freaks me out. and the fact that they expect the person that was in the box to lie about what they saw and you can't ask them certain questions and they can have wounds after they come out. if somebody makes one, I'll definitely go in it.

on a side not, my girlfriend is pretty jumpy about ghosts and stuff so I like to go in the bathroom while she's in there and shut off the lights and start chanting about Bloody Mary. the result is usually pretty funny.

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