Jack is checking the boiler and looking for rats in the basement of the Overlook as Danny and Wendy hike outside. Rooting through the old newspapers, invoices, and ledgers, Jack has the idea to write a novel about the history of the Overlook. As he begins to search through the piles in earnest, he sees a scrapbook. Within the scrapbook, Jack finds a nearly complete history of the Overlook, from its seedy association with wealthy investor Horace Derwent, to the numerous murders, suicides, and business dealings. He also finds a cream-colored invitation card from Derwent relating to a costume ball given to announce the grand opening of the hotel in 1945. While reading, Jack learns that Derwent sold the property in the 1950s, but secretly became involved with it again later......
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