The Story For some time now rumors have been surfacing - whispers here and there and even outright accusations - perhaps you have heard them. The word is that there has been a death concealed, or even a murder, within the literary corpus. Could this be true? Because the British have a long tradition of finding culprits and solving crimes, it seemed fitting that the Program Committee of the trAce Incubation 2 Conference would be approached about this troubling account. Accordingly, the Program Committee has done some preliminary investigation and determined that it is quite possible that the corpse of the corpus is, indeed, hidden right in Nottingham. Some hold that the clues to the entire case can be found among the ancient caves, haunted castles, dark pubs. Our sleuths are looking, too, in the busy corridors and across the green lawns of Nottingham Trent University. We collected reports of a White Lady, Byron-loving ghost of Newstead Abbey, who claimed to appear at will to writers. Others spoke of the Newstead Rooks, "black monks" that haunted the ground and spoke aloud. Some witnesses alleged that they heard primeval screams at night from the ancient caves beneath the city. The boldest claim is that the ghostly murderer or murderers are nearby. When the moon shines clear over Nottingham Castle, even virtual visitors shiver at the implications. As a member of the Incubation 2 delegation, we invite you to assist us in this investigation. It is safer if you assume a different identity for your foray into the world of mystery and intrigue - and you will be able to choose a disguise that suits you. Through sleuthing on the Web, discussions with your fellow seekers, writing about new adventures, and possible detective work on the ground in Nottingham, we hope to determine once and for all the truth of the whispered death of the Book. We will gather at the Conference to share our results.
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