Dear Diary,

It's been a weird day. I'm actually writing this at my desk. The Joker was spotted with a man dressed in green. The man's… unitard? (hahahaha) was covered with question marks. A new villain perhaps? No one knows.

Harleen Quinzel was found dead today. She had been the Joker's psychiatrist. He had carved a smile on her face… Arkham is under investigation. My paperwork load has literally tripled in the past hour because of it.

Where is Batman? The symbol is in the sky. I only hope that he is doing his thing though… Gordon says there's still an outstanding warrant for his arrest for the murder of Harvey Dent. He wouldn't show up here if he were smart.

More questions are added to the list. I'm going to watch the film of Harvey's press conference, the old commissioner's funeral, and whatever else I can find about the Joker. I need to keep focused on my research throughout this whole ordeal.

Love,

Quinn Aherly

Dear Diary,

Commissioner sent me home early today. As I write, my apartment is being searched and filled with electrical bugs and such. Why?

I saw him again this morning for a split second. Then, his card appeared in my stack of paperwork with a note on it written in blood. It said: See you soon, but keep that beautiful smile on your face in the meantime.

Surprisingly, I'm not afraid of him. This is exciting! Am I going crazy already, do you think? This is the Joker after all. I read the files. I know what all he did a month ago. I know I should be terrified.

I also got some anonymous email. It said something about Aherly being an anagram for Harley. I don't know why someone would point that out…

Weirdest part? It was addressed to harlequin. A clown. Very interesting, huh?

Love,

Quinn Aherly

Dear Diary,

Gordon has me in lockdown. I don't know why. Nothing has happened. No notes, no cards… But I can't go to the station or to the store. I'm pretty much on house arrest. I'm hoping that this won't last long.

Love,

Quinn Aherly

My Beautiful Harlequin,

I'm sorry that I have caused your current predicament. My intentions were completely innocent, I promise you.

But don't worry. I'll free you soon. Be ready for me, little harlequin. I'm not a patient man.

Mister J

That letter was on my pillow this morning! Now I'm slightly scared. Everything was locked. How did it get there?

And who is Mister J? I don't know a Jack or a John… Joker? But why would he… And what's with the harlequin thing? That doesn't make sense! I should probably tell Gordon about this… But that would only worsen the house arrest…

Love,

Quinn Aherly

Dear Diary,

Nothing. No more notes or emails. I'm sick of the apartment. This is maddening.

Love,

Quinn Aherly

Dear Diary,

I found an old deck of cards today. I started to play solitaire, but all of the hearts were replaced with jokers. He was here. He didn't harm me or anything. What game is he playing? Should I fear for my life? What does he want with me?

Batman asked me the same questions. Yes, I met him. I think I'm in love. He is unexplainable. I can't wait to meet him again.

Love,

Quinn Aherly