Candle Face and the New Underground Railroad
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This entry compares the fugitives to those who escaped slavery on the Underground Railroad, and the Guardians I'm looking for to the stationmasters who hid them. The Master Shadow is still hunting the fugitives, and their glass-and-wax bottles must stay sealed, dry, and hidden in plain sight. I'm not looking for thrill-seekers or content creators. I'll soon reach out to people I believe can handle the responsibility, and once they commit, there's no turning back.
February 5, 2025
Main Subject: Candle Face
The Underground Railroad wasn't a railroad at all. It was a network of people, homes, and safe havens, stretching across the country, dedicated to protecting those who sought freedom. The conductors, the stationmasters, the abolitionists, and the countless others who risked their own safety were bound by a simple belief: freedom should belong to everyone.
The enslaved people who fled in the dead of night left behind everything they knew, risking their lives with no guarantee of safety. They were running toward something: a future where they could exist without fear.
I can't help but see the parallel now.
The fugitives I'm protecting escaped Candle Face's Lair just as those before them escaped plantations. They fled a place of torment and suffering, relying on the bravery of others to guide them toward safety. And just like before, their journey isn't over yet.
The Master Shadow is still hunting them. Candle Face may not know they're gone, or maybe she does. But if they're found, they'll be dragged back with no chance of escape this time.
This is where the Guardians come in.
Guardians are the stationmasters of this new underground railroad. These glass-and-wax bottles are sanctuaries for those who can't protect themselves. When you become a Guardian, you're hiding them in plain sight, just as those before us hid escaping slaves in cellars, barns, and secret compartments.
But like before, this requires discretion.
These bottles cannot be opened. They cannot be moved unnecessarily. They must remain safe, dry, and undisturbed. A good Guardian understands that the job is to protect the fugitive inside, never to investigate them.
Reaching Out to Potential Guardians
I'll soon start contacting potential Guardians, people I believe have the responsibility, patience, and discretion to handle this task. If I reach out to you, I'll point you to this journal entry so you fully understand what you're being asked to do.
I don't want just anyone.
The paranormal community is filled with thrill-seekers who chase views, likes, and entertainment. This is real, and it's a commitment to protecting those who cannot protect themselves.
If you believe that helping spirits should be about more than content creation, then maybe this is something for you. But if you're here for the spotlight, this isn't for you.
What Comes Next?
I don't expect everyone to understand this responsibility. Some will see these bottles and dismiss them as nothing more than a curiosity. Others may believe that this isn't their burden to carry. But history has shown that freedom is never won alone. Someone always steps forward to help and protect.
The original Underground Railroad was built on trust and courage. The people who ran it did what was right, even when no one was watching, and wanted no recognition, glory, or personal gain.
This is no different.
If you take in a fugitive, you become the reason they remain free.
And when the time is right, when the final escape plan is in place, they'll be free once and for all.
Final Thoughts
In the coming days, I'll be reaching out. If you get a message from me, it means I see potential in you. Read this entry carefully, because once you commit to being a Guardian, there's no turning back.
This has become a fight for survival.
Arthur Mills
Arthur Mills served for more than two decades as an Army Intelligence Warrant Officer, specializing in piecing together what others missed: patterns, threats, enemy intent, and clandestine activity. He trained intelligence professionals, built threat models, and briefed commanders and world leaders on global threats and battlefield strategy. After retiring from the military, he moved into private investigation, focusing on missing persons, human trafficking, opposition research, and domestic terrorism. He holds a degree in Counter Terrorism Studies.
He has been writing books since 2006 and is an award-winning author. He publishes under his own name, though much of what he has written has appeared under pseudonyms. Readers may already know those titles without knowing they are his. The separation is intentional. His books invite readers to interpret what is hidden, and so does the way he publishes them.