Hybrids

Chapter 1: Unusual discovery

I walk into the laboratory and scan my ID card as the door opens to the backroom. I walk in and begin doing my job of restocking chemicals and supplies. Oh, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is John Claw. I'm an intern at Anicorp working under Dr.Grimes.

Anicorp is the world's leading organization for cross-species genetics. They are striving to use the gifts certain animals have to help with incurable medical diseases. By taking DNA from let's say a lionfish and somehow give it to an Alzheimer's patient they will be able to create their own stem cells and start curing themselves.

I won a contest and the prize was this internship. I finished restocking and was about to leave the room. I notice light coming from a crack in the wall and go to investigate. As I get closer I see that there are grooves in the floor and what looks like a door taped over so the light wouldn't be as noticeable.

I pull off the tape and open the door to see stairs leading deeper into the building. I glance around grab a flashlight from the desk and start making my way down. As I go down the four flights of stairs a shiver goes down my spine and my flashlight starts to flicker.

I come across a door with an e-lock not having the credentials to get in. I look for another way in and notice an air duct near the floor so I crouch down and take out the multi-tool I keep on me at all times. As I'm about to unscrew it from the wall I hear the door to the stairs open. I quickly unscrew the duct and climb in, shutting it behind me. I hear footsteps approaching. I turn off the flashlight and keep an eye on the door.

I see Dr.Grimes put in the code for the door and walk in. I quickly memorize the code and exit the duct. I make my way back up the stairs and back through the door. I head to the staff room and text my roommate, letting her know I'll be pulling an all-nighter and won't be home. I then head to the bathroom planning to wait till all of the staff leaves and then see what's behind the door.