The Magnus Archives MAG 45 Blood Bag
Dec 29, 2016
Dive into the chilling world of supernatural fears as characters confront their darkest anxieties. A research assistant reveals the struggles of working in malarial research, shadowed by personal setbacks and loss. The narrative unfolds with a dangerously ambitious synthetic blood project that ends in tragedy, raising critical questions about ethics in science. Meanwhile, the exploration of mysterious motivations among colleagues adds layers of complexity. Along the way, quirky ads for everything from organic cotton sheets to healthier groceries keep the mood light.
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Research on Mosquito Blood Substitute
- Thomas Neal worked in malarial research focusing on anopheline mosquitoes and synthetic blood substitutes in 2010.
- Their project involved creating a lure bag that attracted mosquitoes away from humans to prevent malaria transmission.
Selling the Victorian Syringe
- Neil Thomas asked Thomas Neal to help sell an old Victorian syringe to fund their malaria research.
- Neal attended the meeting to provide support because Neil suspected the buyer might be untrustworthy or dangerous.
Lab Incident and Mosquito Attack
- After selling the syringe, the lab grew uncomfortably hot and mosquitoes began behaving bizarrely.
- Mosquitoes swarmed unusually and drained Dr. Neil Thomas during a lab incident leading to his death.