The line went dead.
The search for answers had only just begun.
A gruff voice answered on the first ring. "Elmdene Industries. What can I do for you?"
Intrigued, John decided to dig deeper. He spent the next few hours poring over the manual, trying to make sense of the complex diagrams and specifications. As he read on, he began to feel a sense of unease. The manual seemed to be written in a hurry, with typos and grammatical errors littering the pages.
As the night drew in, John's curiosity got the better of him. He decided to attempt to contact the manufacturer, hoping to get some answers. To his surprise, the phone number listed on the manual was still active.