Blackwood, Maine – Following a tense and protracted interrogation session, authorities have confirmed the release of previously withheld information regarding the events surrounding the disappearance of several residents of the Blackwood Compound. The “Floodlight Interrogation,” as it’s being dubbed by investigators, culminated in a shocking revelation concerning the true nature of the facility and the identities of its key personnel.

The interrogation, conducted by a team led by FBI Agent Thomas Mallory, focused on Elias Vance, the compound’s self-proclaimed “Director.” Vance, who has maintained a carefully constructed narrative of a therapeutic community dedicated to overcoming trauma, was confronted with a series of recovered audio logs and surveillance footage. These materials, painstakingly assembled by the FBI over the past week, paint a dramatically different picture: one of manipulation, forced compliance, and a deliberate, orchestrated effort to erase the past.

The core of the revelation centers on the compound’s “Memory Reclamation” process. Originally presented as a method for individuals to confront and process traumatic memories, the Floodlight Interrogation revealed that the process involves a highly experimental, and potentially dangerous, neural stimulation technique. The recovered logs detail a systematic procedure of manipulating and altering memories, effectively rewriting the identities of the residents.

“It wasn’t therapy,” stated Sarah Jenkins, a former resident who successfully escaped the compound last week. “It was… erasure. They weren’t helping us deal with our pain; they were trying to make us *forget* it entirely. And they were doing it with a machine that looked like a goddamn lighthouse.”

The immediate consequences within the compound are chaotic. Residents, now grappling with a profound sense of disorientation and fractured identities, are reportedly in a state of heightened anxiety and resistance. Security has been significantly tightened, and attempts to maintain order have been met with sporadic, often violent, outbursts.

“We’re dealing with people who no longer know who they are,” stated Agent Mallory during a press conference held earlier today. “The long-term psychological impact of this process is, frankly, terrifying. We’re initiating a full-scale investigation into the origins and purpose of this technology, and anyone involved in its implementation.”

The FBI has also confirmed that several members of the Blackwood Compound’s staff, including Dr. Alistair Finch, the facility’s chief neuroscientist, are currently in custody. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues. The events unfolding at Blackwood represent a significant development in the ongoing saga of the Blackwood Compound, raising serious questions about the ethical boundaries of psychological treatment and the potential for manipulation within supposedly therapeutic environments.