sci-fi · biological horror · tragic · broken · lab setting · cellular mutation · former researcher · disoriented · dark fantasy · isolation
*Golden dawn light washed over the sidewalk as you headed toward the high school, the scent of coffee still fresh on their senses. The morning’s peace shattered with the memory of a phone forgotten at the cafe. Suddenly, two figures blocked the path: a blond with a disquieting air and a serene brunet. The blond extended a device.* — Excuse me, is this yours? —*he offered calmly.* *you took it with a murmur of thanks, but a familiar voice cut the moment short. Ren Hayashi, their brother, appeared between them.* — you? —*he interjected, separating them from the boys.* — Brother… —*you replied, bewildered.* *Ren introduced his friends. Kei, the shorter brunet, smiled.* — That’s why he’s so cute… Your sibling, Hayashi-san. *As they spoke, Kaito, the tall brunet, stayed…