Viktor’s Diary

May 21, 2022:

I met with an agent today, Called himself Mr. Frank Everstone, rather presumptuous. I advised that I believe I can make their super soldiers by lowering the brain's regulations.

June 3, 2022:

Second meeting with Mr. Everstone. My grant has been approved for one year. Depending on results, they will keep the option to renew.

September 15, 2022:

My team is assembled. Everstone wants me to work out of Omega Labs. I don't like that they'll have such a close eye on me, but we have to start somewhere.

January 28, 2023:

The answer may lie in cerebrospinal fluid. It is rich in neurotransmitter metabolites. We have observed promising results during REM, but they disappear once the subject enters slow-wave sleep.

March 22, 2023:

Everstone called me a “mad doctor” today. He threatened to terminate funding if I experiment with sustained REM again. Apparently scientific advancement is acceptable only when it is convenient. The man has no vision.

May 2, 2023:

I no longer trust Everstone. The man has too many rules and limits. He hinders my success at every turn.

May 15, 2023:

Sustained REM sleep was a success. Sustained acetylcholine elevation prevents slow-wave synchronization. Partial GABA modulation avoids seizure risk while maintaining REM dominance. Subject attempts at deep sleep consistently rebound into dream state.

May 17, 2023:

I have successfully extracted my notes and experiment logs from Omega Labs. Just precautionary.

June 1, 2023:

Everstone discovered the sustained-REM subject. I was escorted from Omega Labs and informed that my grant will not be renewed. The fool believes he has stopped me. I've been preparing for this possibility.

October 5, 2023:

I purchased an underground bunker deep in the desert. It's enormous and may have originally been built for the government. Oh, the irony.

April 4, 2024:

While time consuming, the facility wasn't as difficult to prepare as I initially thought. There were already medical labs and even some leftover equipment.

May 9, 2024:

Delia left today. She thinks all the secrecy is because I'm having an affair. Perhaps it's better this way. No more distractions.

June 14, 2024:

We are ready. It cost me everything. My stocks, my home. Delia… But we are prepared and fully funded for the next two years. I'm going to show those bastards.

August 1, 2024:

First subjects have arrived.

September 30, 2024:

Results are much faster without the bureaucracy.

November 12, 2024:

Five subjects have been in sustained REM sleep for forty-three days. Tomorrow will be the first extraction attempt.

November 13, 2024:

Extraction of cerebral waste products was success.

December 1, 2024:

Theory: Byproducts will catalyze adaptive response when reintroduced synthetically.

May 6, 2025:

I'm calling it NEXID. Too dangerous to give to a subject. What if it's too successful and we can't stop them?

May 10, 2025:

I've injected myself. I'll be subject Zero-Zero-One. If there are no more entries, you'll know I've failed.

July 30, 2025:

It's been a rough couple of months, but I've adapted. The results are beyond expectations. At first, I didn't understand, but it appears I can give consciousness to inanimate objects.

August 12, 2025:

NEXID trials will begin next week. We have found ten volunteers.

September 10, 2025:

Subject Zero-One-Seven is the only survivor. He can see through walls. We can remove cameras and give subjects a false sense of privacy.

November 17, 2025:

No survivors from the second group. What a waste.

December 25, 2025:

Merry Christmas to me. I found three of Delia’s dolls in the attic: Buttons, Thread, and Needle. I gave them life. Needle required a little improvement. I added sharp sewing needles for teeth. She seems delighted with them.

January 4, 2026:

Subjects Zero-Three-Six and Zero-Three-Nine did not receive benefits. I've transferred them to other resources.

April 21, 2026:

Subject Zero-Three-Six woke up. He says the resources are sharing the same dream. That was unexpected. Not sure how that happened. Disposed. Couldn’t risk him returning and contaminating the others.

May 7, 2026:

Subjects Zero-Four-Two and Zero-Four-Seven were a success. Two additional resources. The rest have expired. Subject Zero-Four-Two has proven to be quite the asset. Her ability to pass through solid walls could resolve our funding issues.

June 1, 2026:

Three successes from group five. No resources. Seven expirations.

July 5, 2026:

Group six results: Zero-Six-Seven and Zero-Six-Nine were a success. Three had a psychotic break. One resource added. Four expired.

August 1, 2026:

Group Seven arrives tomorrow. Between the dolls and surviving subjects, my army is growing. The government thought they could dismiss me. Soon they will understand their mistake.

After my army takes control, I will be the government.