⬣//Doll Syndrome Cases Continue to Rise
As highlighted in a previous article, Doll Syndrome is a mysterious illness that causes those who are affected by it to fall into an unresponsive state. Recovery usually occurs within several days to a week, but not much else is known about it. During the course of Doll Syndrome, patients no longer respond to any external stimuli despite PET scans taken during active cases showing normal amounts of brain activity. These results have only puzzled doctors, but they are beginning to find connections amongst the broad array of Doll Syndrome cases.
Identified as an illness that primarily impacts young people, experts are beginning to find a link between people who spend a lot of time playing VR games and cases of Doll Syndrome. They believe that their theories of significant amounts of time spent in VR is causing their brains to no longer process reality outside of the game they are playing. As more cases have surfaced over the past several weeks, doctors are now cautioning those who use VR games to unwind to exercise caution and set alarms so that they don't play for too long.
CyberConnect Corporation, a powerhouse in the field of VR technology, has begun funding a study that tests connections between the brain and VR at Johns Hopkins University. Representatives of CC Corp. have stated that they hope this study provides more insight into the way the brain functions when met with highly advanced technology, and that the results provide comfort to those worried about its effects.
The study is set to begin next year.
⬣//Bears Break Into Small Town Donut Shop
Regulars at the Crusty Crème in Buttfuckington, Pennsylvania were shocked to find broken windows and empty donut boxes strewn all about their favorite local spot. Famous for their special cream pie donuts, Crusty Crème has been a local breakfast staple since husband and wife Richard and Patty Garrison opened it in 1971.
In almost thirty years of business, the Garrisons have never had an occurrence quite as destructive as what they found when they pulled up to their store early on September 29th. They were even more surprised to find that, when they looked at their security footage, bears were the ones responsible for all of the broken glass and half eaten donuts. A family of two cubs and their mama bear broke into the store in the middle of the night, tearing the front door off its hinges and quickly diving into the stock of leftover donuts from earlier that day. They left a mountain of torn up boxes in their wake as they exited the store by breaking one of its large front windows.
The Garrisons have found humor in the ordeal, joking that they're glad that even bears like their donuts. The local community has pulled together too, gathering up funds to help the Garrisons recoup their losses and repair what's been destroyed. Before long, the locals of Buttfuckington will once again have their morning creampies.
⬣//Rising Internet Star Found Dead In Home
On the morning of October 1, 2000, authorities responded to a fire at a residence in Aarhus, Denmark and discovered the bodies of Unna Tott, or more widely known as the internet personality UTA, and an unidentified man, both having passed presumably from smoke inhalation. They were both pronounced dead at the scene.
In the hours since her passing, online communities dedicated to the streamer have begun speculating that her death might be related to that of her parents, who died in similar fiery circumstances. Authorities, however, have refused to comment, stating that the circumstances of the fire are currently under investigation and that they will release more details in the coming days.
While they state that they are still investigating the cause of the fire, authorities noted in a press conference earlier this morning that they have several leads based on footage found on security cameras. They have not released the names of any potential suspects. Authorities also stated that Una Tott was later identified to be the heiress of the Dalgaard family - Unna Dalgaard.
Unna Dalgaard was known for her cheerful personality and friendly demeanor, which led her to quickly accumulate fans online, where she would often stream various video games and perform song covers and occasionally an original song. She gained even more popularity for her streams showcasing the beta test of the highly anticipated MMORPG, Fragment.
Many of her fans have begun posting covers of her original songs and reminiscing about their favorite moments of her streams. Her archive can be viewed online, and her fans are positive that she would be delighted to see her fanbase grow, even in the afterlife.
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