Chapter 4: Cursed

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As Alex drifted in and out of consciousness, his mind caught glimpses of blurry images from the car accident. His head throbbed with pain, and he struggled to open his eyes. Amidst the haze, a familiar voice reached his ears, although muffled and distant. It carried an undercurrent of anger, as if the person speaking was reprimanding someone for a grave mistake. The voice spoke of losing him again and the difficulty of keeping the police away. Confused and disoriented, Alex couldn't make out the identity of the voice or the person it was addressing.

"Damn it! How could you be so careless? I lost him once and now I lost him again! Do you even know what you did?" Another voice responded, their words tinged with a hint of remorse.
"I... I'm sorry. I didn't anticipate the accident. I tried to catch him again, but he was just too fast." 

"You fool! This was our chance to contain the situation, to keep him hidden from prying eyes. We can't afford any mistakes." He could hear a angry sigh. "Well, we cant change it now. Do you know if anyone saw him?", the familiar voice asked. "Only the driver and some bystanders. Want me to take care of that?", the unknown Voice asked. The footsteps faded away, indicating the departure of his Visitors from the room.


As Alex slowly regained consciousness, his vision gradually cleared, revealing the room in which he found himself. The atmosphere was heavy with a distinct clinical scent, mingled with a hint of antiseptic. The room was dimly lit, casting long shadows that danced along the walls.

His gaze wandered around, taking in the surroundings. The room was small, with sterile white walls that seemed to close in on him. Fluorescent lights flickered intermittently overhead, casting a cold and eerie glow. A lone examination table, covered in a pristine white sheet, occupied the center of the room.

A sense of unease settled in as he noticed the various medical instruments neatly arranged on stainless steel trays nearby. Syringes, forceps, and scalpels glistened under the dim light, their sharp edges reflecting a glimmer of unease. Cabinets lined the walls, their glass doors displaying an array of medical supplies and vials of unknown substances.

The room was devoid of any personal touches or decorations, further amplifying its stark and clinical nature. It seemed designed for efficiency and functionality rather than comfort. The silence in the air was broken only by the distant hum of machinery and the occasional sound of dripping water, adding to the eeriness of the space.

As Alex struggled to sit up, he noticed a mirror hanging on the wall opposite the examination table. As Alex's gaze met his own reflection in the mirror, he was met with a startling sight. As his eyes scanned his own body, he couldn't help but notice the presence of dark spots that seemed to writhe and shift beneath his skin, like an ominous dance of shadows.

His skin, once smooth and unblemished, now bore these mysterious markings that seemed to have a life of their own. They spread across his chest, snaking their way down his arms and disappearing again. A sense of unease crept over him, as if these dark patterns were a manifestation of something sinister coursing through his veins.

As he examined himself further, he noticed that his eyes held a haunting intensity. They seemed to pierce through his reflection, radiating a deep shade of red that mirrored the darkness lurking within.

His own eyes stared back at him, seemingly reflecting the tumultuous journey he had embarked upon. They held a mix of determination, confusion, and a hint of something primal that he struggled to comprehend. The once familiar eyes now appeared otherworldly, as if they had been touched by forces beyond his understanding.

Though the room held an unsettling aura, Alex's focus shifted to his body. He discovered that his wounds, sustained in the car accident, had disappeared. There were no visible signs of injury, no traces of blood or bruising. It was as if the traumatic experience he had just been through had been erased from his body.

He tumbled onto the cold floor, causing a clamor that reverberated through the silent mortuary. Naked and vulnerable, he felt a sense of urgency to escape. Crawling inch by inch, he made his way towards the doors, determined to find answers.

Confusion mingled with a glimmer of hope within Alex. How was it possible? Was this some sort of strange aftereffect of his transformation? Or was there something more sinister at play? He couldn't deny the relief he felt from the absence of pain and injuries, but it also left him with an unsettling sense of uncertainty.

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