Reflections of Malrik

Dr. Alaric Thorn is a celebrated figure in modern medicine, the visionary behind Hemovale, a revolutionary treatment hailed as the future of disease prevention and human longevity. But behind the accolades and polished public persona, something is unraveling.

A voice haunts him. A presence that shares his face, his thoughts, his hunger. Is it stress? Side effects? The creeping weight of guilt? Alaric doesn't know. What he does know is that it's getting harder to silence... and harder still to look in the mirror without seeing something else staring back.

As Hemovale prepares for global release, a string of unexplained disappearances begins to surface, quietly at first, then with growing urgency. And when a determined detective begins connecting the dots, Alaric is forced to confront a chilling question:

Is the voice in his head a symptom of his unraveling mind... or the first sign of something far darker taking root?

Disclaimer: This story contains crime scenes and discussion of suicide. It may not be suitable for all readers.