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Break-in News, October '25
We are pleased to report the break-in we experienced on October 23, 2025 was unsuccessful. Due to the nature of the Shoreline history, our security measures include more than locked gates. This is notice to others who may attempt similar burglaries. It was a surprise to us that Dr. Freya Bryar turned out to the culprit. She's the local theater organizer and coordinated the Shoreline 105 restoration efforts.
But this is now in the hands of the police. We hope Dr. Bryar gets the help she obviously needs.
Okaso 1972 Bible
The objective of the break-in was our copy of the 1972 Okaso Bible. Again, we have taken precautions with our rare edition. It is not on the premises, but rather stored in a safety deposit box which only ourselves and our attorney have access to. The 1972 run of the print was only a few hundred so the book's value isn't great except as a curious collector's item.
The printing was financed by a revivalist group out of California to Sheridan Press by Roberto Giannicola. At the time, this congregation specialized in big tent worship with speaking in tongues and faith healing. They were well a funded but short-lived movement. Mr. Giannicola commisssioned the printing in dedication to Zaccaria Domenico, an accestor who was governor of note in the 19th century.
The reason it's referred to as the Okaso Bible is for two simple reasons. First, Sheridan Press was located in Okaso at the time of the printing. They had a warehouse used for printing and shipping near both rail and the port.
Second, and more importantly, most of the 600 (or so) books were purchased and used at the Risen Order Church on the outskirts of town. This small church had an extended outreach with family members passing on copies amongst themselves. It might seem strange now, but gifting a bible was once considered a noble tradition.
The building the church used stands unused today. The roof has collapsed in sections and teenagers have broken all the windows.
"Psalm" 151
The controversy of this edition is the inclusion of an added psalm. The few pages covering these unholy verses is easily overlooked. Even the biggest of bible enthusiasts would be hard pressed to say how many offical psalms there are. Further, this insertion appears well planned, as the text flows easily from the previous mid-page.
Sadly, this is as much we know. If you want the full history, I refer you to the Eastern Oglethorpe Academy religion department. They are happy to speculate if this addition was ordered by the Giannicolas, the local church, or an insane individual.
The blasphemy of this verse is, of course, a reflection on the spirit of Satan. Nothing shocking there. The passages begin with him still confined in hell yet able to spread his evil message via proxy servants.
The verse quickly transitions to the a prophet known only as The Gatekeeper. This was a minor servant in heaven, maybe an angel, who was corrupted. This man forsakes immortality in order to bring the messages to earth. Some passages read like an LSD trip: there are a few lines describing turning the sky red or making the sun/moon bleed as he enters the world.
The Gatekeeper meets three men who agree to help. He teaches them on how to spread disease and embrace dirt and corruption. They fall under the spell becoming hateful agents. As a final act, the three murder The Gatekeeper and bury him in an unmarked grave deep in the desert. They then set out in separate directions, vowing to return when "the void becomes the whole".