Hello Diary, it’s me Ralph. If you don’t recognize me it’s because I’m writing this from Cisco’s laptop (don’t tell him that but he also deserves it for leaving his personal laptop unlocked at the lab). I know it’s been a bit since I last wrote but can you blame me? I’ve been busy stretching around Central City. Let’s not beat around the bush: I’m writing because I’ve got a problem: Ragdoll.



I thought I was over my fear of clowns but ever since Ragdoll popped up all these emotions are rushing back. Like that one time in third grade where the clown at the school festival laughed at me because I spilled a soda on my pants. Or the time in high school when I went over to my crush’s house to watch IT and I cried the whole time (and I love Tim Curry!). You know now that I’m writing and thinking about this I’m also remembering the time that I signed up for clown school …okay I need to stop before I go back to my dark place.

Therein lies my problem. It’s very clear to me that everyone needs my help in taking down Ragdoll. It is not very clear to them that I am deathly afraid of clowns. Diary, what should I do? I need to be there for the team but seriously clowns freak me the H. E. double hockey sticks out. Whatever I decide – I have to make sure that nobody ever finds out about this phobia. Well at least the embarrassing stories, they can know I’m afraid of clowns I guess. Wait…That’s it! You know what, diary? You’ve done it again!

Tomorrow, I’m going to go to the team and be straight with them. I’m going to tell them that I’m super terrified of clowns and all that they stand for but I’m willing to try and get past that for the good of team. I’m glad I took the time to revisit you, diary. I’ve missed you. Perhaps I’ll turn this into a more weekly thing? We’ll see. All I know is that I have to make sure that none of this ever gets out – that could get ugly. Also, remind me to talk to Cisco tomorrow about his laptop. I have no idea how to work this email program and I’m not sure why there isn’t a “send” button but “publish” instead. Whatever, they’re always changing how words are used with these things.

Thanks for the advice, Diary.

- Ralph