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In the rolling hills of Southeast Ohio, just beyond the bustling campus of Ohio University,

stands a structure that has witnessed the

profound darkness of the human condition. Its red brick walls, towering spires, and

long sprawling corridors tell the story of a time when society grappled with how to care

for the mentally ill.

This place known today as the ridges once operated under a different name, a name that still carries a weight of both history

and mystery, the Athens lunatic asylum.

opened in 1874, the Athens lunatic asylum was built to house and treat individuals deemed

mentally unwell.

In an era when mental illness was still widely misunderstood,

the asylum was seen as a sanctuary for those lost to their inner demons.

However, the walls of the asylum would become a silent witness to the lives that passed through its doors.

Some cured, many forgotten, and others, if stories are to be believed, trapped there forever.

The asylum, like so many others built during the 19th century, was inspired by the Kirkbride

plan, a design philosophy intended to create peaceful environments for patients to heal.

Its sprawling bat-wing-shaped layout was meant to maximize sunlight and fresh air,

two elements that were believed to have restorative powers for the mind.

The building itself was grand with intricate woodwork, large windows, and serene grounds.

For the people of Athens, it stood as a beacon of hope for those who had been ostracized by society

due to their afflictions.

But even in its early days, whispers of mystery Atman and unethical practices began to circulate.

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