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Parasited The Attic ^new^ [ EXCLUSIVE ]

Parasited The Attic ^new^ [ EXCLUSIVE ]

Do not enter the attic. Do not cut the power. Await mycological strike team.

Gamma – Contained but capable of extending into the upper floor walls within 14 days. parasited the attic

REPORT NO: PCI-2024-0892 DATE: April 14, 2026 PROPERTY: 117 Willow Creek Drive SUBJECT: Structural and biological infestation – "Parasited the Attic" Do not enter the attic

Residents of 13 Ravenwood Lane reported sounds of "something dragging" above the second floor. Upon visual inspection via drone camera, it was confirmed that a metabolic parasite (unknown phylum) has colonized the entire attic volume. Gamma – Contained but capable of extending into

Upon inspection of the upper attic space (approx. 800 sq ft), it was determined that the area has been severely parasited . The primary parasite identified is Cimex lectularius (bed bugs), which have migrated from the master bedroom into the insulation and wooden rafters. Secondary parasites include rodent mites ( Ornithonyssus bacoti ) living on a dormant squirrel nest.

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