Dr. Samuel Blythe, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 21, 2024. He is survived by no known relatives. Dr. Blythe was a distinguished professor of folklore at Blackwood University, renowned for his extensive research on occult practices and ancient rituals.
A dedicated scholar, Dr. Blythe recently concluded an intensive study on an obscure 15th-century grimoire known as “The Whispering Tome,” infamous for its detailed accounts of forbidden summoning rituals. Colleagues described him as a man of unwavering curiosity, often immersing himself in his work for days on end.
Authorities were alerted to Dr. Blythe’s demise after neighbors reported a foul odor emanating from his residence. Responding officers found his body in a state of inexplicable decay, despite having spoken with him merely days prior. His death is shrouded in mystery, as the coroner’s report cited “unknown causes.”
In a grim twist, his office was found in disarray. The Whispering Tome lay open on his desk, its pages smeared with what appeared to be blood. Scrawled in a trembling hand across the final page were the words, “It hears me.”
Blackwood University mourns the loss of a brilliant mind and fervent explorer of the macabre. Dr. Blythe’s passing leaves a void in the academic community, and his contributions to the field of folklore will not be forgotten. Memorial services will be private, and the university has respectfully declined to comment further on the circumstances surrounding his death.
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