DNOwithDNA

Struggling with the real world, Coreen tries to shun himself away and venture into the world of virtual reality. But when they both collide things change both in-game and in real life, he is, depending on the version, forced or willingly entering a world of deceit and violence. Entrusted with an earth-shattering secret related to the creation of the universe and a past that extends to the early days of humanity, Coreen is in some seriously deep shit.
Will he ever be become a normal person again or will he (literally) change into a sheep forever?

Defying Natural Order with DeoxyriboNucleic Acid

I might have a thing with encountering troubles on my way back from shopping.

It is certainly on my mind as I finish peeling a Clementine.

As I was on my way back home after buying two dozen Clementines, I saw several men leave an alleyway and stand in my way.

I don't have such a protagonist syndrome that I'd always believe to be the target of elaborated ploys, but the fact that there is no one else around and they insistently stare at me does not leave much place for doubt.

Unknowingly, I had stopped walking a few seconds ago.

I take a Clementine segment and put it in my mouth.

It's damn good. I prevent myself from smiling from the sweetness.

Not knowing what to say, I avoid saying anything and keep a confident face. My bet is that should I not say anything, they would break the silence themselves.

Sure enough, it doesn't take long before one of them speak up:

Chapter 29: A Surprising Encounter