02670cam a22003733u 4500 58653 UtSlPG 20260610134342.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Heiner, Alvin The Revealing Pattern Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1952 Release date is 2019-01-08 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Revealing Pattern" by Alvin Heiner is a short story that delves into the intersections of superstition, history, and human behavior, likely written in the early 1950s. This tale unfolds in a library, where we meet Professor Jonathan Waits, a researcher dedicated to debunking the myths surrounding the notorious Reamer mansion, a house with a violent past that has left it vacant for years due to local superstitions. Waits aims to prove that the misfortunes associated with the mansion are not the house's fault but rather the result of the individuals who have lived there. The narrative centers around Professor Waits as he engages with the librarian, Miss Hopstead, and attempts to uncover the truth behind the mansion's history. Through their conversations, it is revealed that many tragic events have occurred in the Reamer mansion, including murders and mysterious deaths. Waits believes that understanding the past actions of individuals connected to the mansion will dispel the fears that have rendered it abandoned. However, the story takes a turn when Waits dies after an accident at the mansion, leading to his friend Nicholas Worthy continuing his work. This twist raises questions about fate, knowledge, and the consequences of exploring dark histories, ultimately suggesting that the patterns of danger and tragedy are interlinked with both human actions and the settings in which those actions unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories New England -- Fiction Haunted houses -- Fiction Librarians -- Fiction Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58653 99480 99480