In the superior most of our body, deep into our skull, lies a huge clump of tissue made of interconnected nerve cells. The brain. The brain serves as our center of mental and motor processes. Without it, we would be like the dead. It's the most vital organ in our system, but it's the one that is not fully understood. Since the beginning of time, many mysteries have been hidden inside our brains, waiting to be discovered and understood. But despite the difficulty and dedication of experts, they still fail to uncover its hidden secrets. Well, not for long. A private group of scientists experimented intending to unlock the remaining capacity of the human brain. All they wanted was to know, but what they did was to reveal. Despite their success in discovering and exposing its secrets, the world became closer to danger. A danger they unintentionally unleashed.

The Mindbender's Journey

I never thought being bait would be this difficult, especially in a dark and scary forest. It's 9:45 pm, and in a few moments, they would attack. The plan was to lure the creatures towards the trap Sky and Dao prepared. I just hoped to reach the trap without them catching me. 


With only my flashlight in hand, I nervously scanned my surroundings. The scene was pitch black, and only the light from my flashlight illuminated my position. Apart from the vast darkness, I also heard noises – indistinct sounds from unknown sources. Rustling, the footsteps of animals or whatever, wing flaps, insect cries, and more. I could also hear my heartbeat due to nervousness and fear. 


"Five minutes left, Alex. Get ready," Dao informed, making me more anxious. I conjured my barrier while preparing myself for a potential attack. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself before panic set in. 


"Come on, Alex. You can do this," I cheered myself, shaking off the anxiety. 


FLAW: FIFTY-THREE