The Magnus Archives The Magnus Protocol 46 - Slipping
Aug 7, 2025
Dive into existential crises and graphic violence stemming from an unsettling reality TV show that mirrors societal collapse. Explore the ethical dilemmas of survival in a crumbling empire, where morality clashes with the allure of wealth. Tensions rise in a failed investigation in Berlin, unraveling frustrations over a mysterious figure's absence. As a creature grappling with identity faces shocking truths in a board meeting, the dark implications of grief and creation come to light, blending horror with dark comedy.
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Alice's Investigation Anticlimax
- Alice Steyer expresses frustration over her investigation ending in an anticlimax rather than a dramatic conclusion.
- Despite no major findings in Berlin, she values the experience and help from her colleague Heinrich Unheilmich.
Answers Can Hurt More
- Sometimes getting the answers you want can worsen the emotional burden.
- Celia Ripley reflects on hard truths making situations harder, not easier.
Board Meeting Chaos Over Adam
- A board meeting reveals the demise of Dr. Augustine and his failed grief extraction experiment called Adam.
- Adam, a cadaver-based being, violently protests losing funding and his violent outburst kills multiple people before he is killed.