All Text Logs in FNAF: Secret of the Mimic

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic tells much of its story through the various text logs you can recover throughout the factory. These logs, when read together, establish a timeline of events and connect together the other information found throughout the game (such as in Audio Logs and Film Reels). To obtain these text logs you’ll need to find all 42 of the game’s mailboxes, which each contain one or more text logs.

Once you’ve obtained a text log in FNAF: Secret of the Mimic, you can read it at any of the game’s computer terminals. These logs persist through New Game + cycles, and there is an achievement for acquiring all of them. This article will focus on the content of these logs, organised by what elements of the story they focus on. To find out where every mailbox in the game can be found, check here.

MCM’s Successes

This depressingly small set of text logs shows some of MCM’s big successes since the Clean-O-Vac, before the company’s fortunes took a turn for the worse.

Love That Ticket Booth!

“This one of a kind ticket booth plays music and it collects tickets. It can hold signs for advertising or directions with its many arms. Additional swings can be attached and make it a fun ride (We’ll throw the swings in for free as a bonus).”

Chica’s Party World

“Dear Mr. Murray, Fiona is amazing. The client is very happy with her chicken designs. Their sales are through the roof. I just wish the costume looked a little bit more like Fiona’s art… I’m worried about how it will work with kids. It gives me nightmares. – Milton

MCM’s Relationship with Fazbear Entertainment

This set of messages shows how MCM and Fazbear Entertainment were connected, showing the sorts of things Edwin was building for them, and also showing how Fazbear Entertainment ultimately worked to undermine the company so they could take Edwin’s work for themselves. This includes messages showing that Fazbear Entertainment was poaching staff from MCM, and also some messages showing that staff members were jumping ship and taking Edwin’s work with them.

When paired with some of the audio logs found throughout the game, it becomes abundantly clear that Fazbear Entertainment used a predatory but lucrative contract to waste more and more of MCM’s time and money, poaching their employees as they went, with the goal of taking everything when MCM inevitably fail to fulfil the contract.

Springlocks

“Fiona, the new springlocks are working well, even with the water damage. They should be ready for the diner soon. I’ll just make sure to warn Hen about some of the more… odd behaviors they might have.”

Staff Contracts

“We are almost there. I need the rest of the Murray staff contact info. The sooner the better. You get that for me, and I can sweeten the deal. How would you like to manage one of the new franchise locations? – W.A.”

Moving On!

“Ken, after one interview, they offered me the job! It happened so quick. No questions about my work or skills, they asked one question, “When can you start?”

I’m going to make double what I make here. You should come with me. There’s a referral bonus if we can get more Murray employees to jump ship.”

We need to go

“Me and Stan are out of here. It’s time to jump ship before things get ugly. I have a bunch of Fiona’s character patterns and Stan is taking what he can. Join us. With everything we know about the restaurant project, we can start out own machine shop.”

Mail – Aug 3rd

“Hello! Here is your mail for today: Your mailbox is full. Last mail received five weeks ago: Foreclosure Notice. Please Respond Immediately.”

Confidential

“..software development and the entire MCM catalog. We would love to keep you on as a lead engineer. Although we now technically own the land, we would never touch the house your parents built. We feel this offer has been more than fair, considering how far behind you are. It’s just too much for you to handle alone. We are waiting for your response. – WA”

The Basement Messages/Missing Employees

This set of messages talks about how employees are seemingly vanishing, and also hints at how to more easily navigate the dark basement below the factory.

Power

“Gary, I finally found the missing pieces of this stupid power device. Just got to head over there and turn the power on. I’ll check in soon.”

Locators

“Can someone please mark where we’re supposed to go down there? Bob went down and I haven’t seen him in days.”

Theater – Anyone seen Gary?

“Haven’t seen Gary… I’m going to check the theatre. Found some films and I know he wanted to get that projector up and running..”

The Group Chat Messages & Employee Discontent

This set of messages, consisting of a group chat set up using Murray’s old mailbox system, along with various other messages between staff members (including some exchanges between employees and Edwin), shows how members of staff at MCM were growing increasingly frustrated with the company, and especially Edwin’s decision-making.

Group Chat #1

“Hey everyone. These mail boxes are everywhere. If you see anything “strange” we can keep the group informed. – Pete”

Group Chat #2

“Great idea, Pete. Mr. Murray hasn’t used these mailboxes for so long, it should be safe. I’d love to have some place for all of us to talk in private. I feel like the bossman is listening all the time… – Penny”

Group Chat #3

“Why are we turning down work? The floats have been doing really well. Ed’s modular system is groundbreaking. And now he wants to shut the whole thing down? He just sits in his office talking to that thing. I have no clue what to do. – Barbara”

Group Chat #4

“hey, I can’t get the incinerator up and running. The chutes are getting clogged again. – Gary”

Group Chat #5

“Anyone notice that the door locks now? What are we supposed to do, sleep here? – Ralph”

Energy Quota

“All personnel are expected to meet their energy quotes before returning home. No exceptions. – Milton”

I can’t take it

“Barb, I swear if I hear that song one more time I’m going to tear that Dollie off her hinges. I have no clue how much longer I can take it here.”

Projector Issues

“Lee, the projector is down again in the theater. I swear this stupid show is cursed. What was Edwin thinking, making this kid’s thing? Plus those things just creep me out.”

Theater – One more injury?

“Ralph went to the hospital last night. That suit is going to be the death of one of us. One more injury and I’m out of here. I mean it this time.”

Waste of Money

“None of this makes sense. Mr. Murray told us to trash all the old equipment in the wood shop. Then Stevenson gets a purchase order for the exact same stuff we’re throwing out and told to install it upstairs. The old stuff is all perfectly functional. It’s a waste of money. So, Stevenson asks him about it and gets fired. He has to be out by the end of the day. My advice is keep your mouth shut. Don’t even think about it. Just clear out the tunnels.”

Sales Pitch

“Mr. Murray. Bob in marketing had an amazing idea. Costumes are great for sports teams and high school pep rallys. We could almost double our sales output if we contacted schools. I will await your reply.”

Sales Pitch – Rejected

“No. Not for sports use. And NOT for personal use either… Sports never did anything good for me, so I’m not doing anything good for sports.”

Spell Check

“Ed! How many times did I tell you? “Mycelium: only has one ‘l’. Now, all the marketing images are misspelled. Out clients are going to think we make mistakes and don’t pay attention to the details. Is there any way to fix it now?”

Spelling is Fine!

“I know, I know. I don’t think it’s that big of a problem. The misspelling actually helps us when it comes to possible copywrite issues. The double ‘l’ spelling protects us. Nobody will notice anyway.”

Have you heard Fiona?

“I heard it again morning when I was down in R&D. Very clearly through one of the vents, it was Fiona’s voice, I swear it on my mother’s grave. I heard her and Edwin laughing and joking. Why would Edwin lie about Fall Fest? Did they fake her death for insurance money? I never did trust them.”

Vacations

“My weekend vacation request was refused. I quit! Tell Jake I’ll be back for my things on Monday.”

The Return Letters

This set of text logs paints a picture of how Murray’s Costume Manor was starting to lose money and credibility due to various malfunctions and less-than-stellar products. This is important as it provides additional context to Fazbear Entertainment’s attempts to take over the company and shows why MCM, and Edwin especially, were desperate enough to fall for their trap.

Return Letter

“Dear Mr. Murray,

We bought your Magic Coat Rack last May. It was an amazing addition to our home. But lately it seems to change size at random. One morning I came out to find all my coats flung across the room and the coat rack ten feet tall! Can you send us instructions on how to fix this? We’re afraid someone might get hurt.

Sincerely,

B. Wyatt”

Return Letter

“Dear MCM,

My husband is a steel worker, and recently he was moved to the night shift. He tried your “Stay Up Latte” and it worked wonders for about two weeks. He is now in the hospital because of your drink. You will be hearing for our lawyers soon.

R. Quinn”

Return Letter

“Dear Mr. Murray and Co.,

My child loves your Jest Cereal. However, the pranks inside are extremely inappropriate. The hand buzzer paralyzed our dog Fido! We are never buying this cereal ever again.

Sincerely,

E. Guerrero”

Return Letter

“Dear Mr. Murray,

I’m writing this to complain about my purchase of the Mushmen Music Machine. It learned my child’s musical tastes, but it also imitated everything it heard! TV commercials, blenders, and even private conversations between my husband and me. I am returning it immediately.

Sincerely,

A. Dumas”

Please Advise

“Dear Mr. Murray. The returns are overflowing. The orders are drying up. Please advise.”

The Retail Showroom Messages

These Messages between two employees working in the retail showroom reveal the existence of another threat, lurking beneath the MCM Factory in a sealed basement area. When examined together, they can also be used to learn how to reach the elevator and access that basement area.

So Bored!

“Hey Clarence, you as bored as I am? I can’t believe we got the Retail Showroom detail again. So boring.

Although did you finally get into the elevator? That thing hasn’t worked in so long, I don’t even think Murray knows what’s down there anymore. – Shawn”

Retail – Monday 8:00 am

“Shawn, I found out why they closed it down. There’s something below us. I’ve trapped it behind the carousel for now, but I don’t know how long that can hold it. I’ve programmed the monitors to give you the code. I gotta go. I’ll mail you later.”

Retail – Monday 9:00 am

“Happy Flowers!”

Retail – Tuesday 3:00 pm

“Main Office”

Retail – Wednesday 9:16 pm

“Main Door”

Retail – Thursday 6:20 am

“Where you stand all day”

Retail – Friday 6:23 pm

“Over the Ocean”

Retail – Friday 6:30 pm

“There you have it. Just don’t use the code unless it’s a matter of life or death! Have mercy on our souls if that thing ever gets out.”

Night Shift

“Hey. Hey! Is anybody up there? I’m stuck down here! The elevator isn’t working, and I’m getting really hungry. Is anyone getting this message?”

The Admin Block Messages

These are messages from a group chat between employees, in the time leading up to David’s Birthday Party, with the last message being sent shortly afterward. While their main purpose is to give players a way to work out the Conference Room Door Code, they also paint a picture of how MCM’s staff thought of Edwin during this point in the company’s history, and how they interacted with each other.

Admin – Dec 1st – 8:00 am

“Attention. We’re going to need everyone to come in this weekend. This is not optional. The party is on Saturday in the admin conference room 1. Don’t tell David. It’s a surprise. – EM.”

Admin – Dec 1st – 12:00 pm

“To all employees, Mr. Murray has taken over conference room 1 for a surprise birthday party for his son. The old keycode will not work anymore, so please stop trying 53782. It’s getting annoying. – Milton”

Admin – Dec 1st – 12:15

“Wait. What about Bev’s birthday party? That was supposed to be this Saturday. She turned 50 yesterday, and you’re only 50 once! – Amy”

Admin – Dec 1st – 12:30

“Obviously, we’ll have to move Bev’s party to the breakroom in the main hallway. Mr. Murray has given me permission to change the code to 49762. – Milton”

Admin – Dec 2nd – 4:13 am

“Hey everybody! Don’t tell Milton, but I figured out how to change the keycode to the conference room. I just added 300 to it, just to mess with him! – Bob”

Admin – Dec 2nd – 4:18 am

“Well, if you’re going to do that, I’m going to change the first two digits to 29. It’s my favorite number, so don’t change it! – Wally”

Admin – Dec 3rd – 3:05

“Hey, I took Wally off this note. I changed the first two digits to 21, just because he’s such a jerk. I can’t wait to see his head explode. – Jenny”

Admin – Dec 3rd – 3:20

“Okay everyone, that is quite enough. No more changes to the keycode please. – Milton”

Admin – Dec 4th – 8:19 pm

“Hey Penny, I’m going to change the first two digits to 01. Because I’m number 1! – Bob”

Admin – Dec 4th – 8:34 pm

“That sounds great! I’m going to change the last two digits to Bev’s age. Justice for Bev! – Penny”

Admin – Dec 4th – 10:00 pm

“I just saw the code changed again. Anyone seen adjusting the code will be written up! – Milton”

Admin – Dec 5th – 5:00 am

“Hey everyone. I was here late so I added another 300 to the code. Anyone have a camera when Milton tries to open it again! Priceless! – Bob”

Admin – Dec 6th – 4:00 pm

“To all Admin staff members. Mr. Murray’s party has been canceled, due to the recent tragic events. Please do not enter the conference room until further notice. – Milton”

The Last Team Fazbear Sent

These messages all appear to be logs created by the previous technicians that Fazbear Entertainment sent in to try to recover the Mimic. They paint a grim picture, especially when you start noticing all the corpses stuffed into suits throughout the facility.

*@#&^$&%

“I stopped the show. I don’t think there’s another way in. I should be safe for now. A maniac in a costume chasing me. Like something out of a drive in movie. NO one is ever going to believe me. Just one guy or a whole group of psychos?”

@#*$^%A

“I hope this message reaches someone. There’s something outside. I have no idea what it wants, but I can still hear Thompson’s screams…. I didn’t sign up for this.”

@#$#*%^

“I’m almost there. I can see the last permission upgrade. I’m going to get that Christmas Bonus, even if it kills me!”

The Binary Code Messages

These messages, all found fairly late into the game, appear to have been written by Mimic-1/F10-N4 as she continues to try to reach Edwin and ask him for help with fixing M2. We’ve also included the final message she sends, during ending 2, despite the title not being in binary, since it connects directly to the topic discussed in the final Binary Message.

01001000 01001111 01001101 01000101 (HOME)

“Home. My home.”

01010011 01000001 01000100 (SAD)

“Edwin, are we losing our home? I don’t understand. Wasn’t I good enough?”

01101000 01110101 01110010 01110100 (hurt)

“Edwin, please talk to me. We need to stop it together. Here are the blueprints for the “Cradle”. It can keep David safe and provide boundaries. It’s a type of computer, and it’s bigger than anything you’ve done before. If you won’t finish the program, consider building the cradle. It will keep people safe.”

Received: 5 Min Ago

“Edwin, I am sending you a technician. He has your M2 blueprints as well as executive access. While the M2 began as a copy of my program, I believe it can become something more. It wasn’t me. It was different. Somehow, it has been damaged and is malfunctioning.

M2 can no longer be controlled. It will no longer listen. It mimics rage. It has done many bad things. No one who enters the MCM is safe.

Please reconsider. Finish the program.”