Subject #7412 – Chapter Five

Subject #7412 – Chapter Five – Restraints of Care The metallic silence of the containment room stretched on like a punishment in itself, the hum of ventilation and the faint buzz of unseen circuits seeming louder than his own breathing. Subject #7412 sat hunched forward on the padded platform, hands gripping his knees so tightly … Read more

Subject #7412 – Chapter Three

Subject #7412 – Chapter Three – Initial Holding Test The room hummed quietly, the low mechanical resonance blending with faint clicks somewhere beyond the walls. A subtle vibration in the air was almost imperceptible, yet Subject #7412 noticed it, instinctively sensing something off. He had been here before, of course—the same bright clinical lighting, the … Read more

The Perfect Product – Chapter Two

The Perfect Product – Chapter Two – First Impressions The dorm room was quiet, too quiet. Daniel sat on the edge of the bed, the smooth white sheets feeling unnervingly cold beneath his fingers. The single overhead light cast long, sterile shadows across the walls. He had unpacked his bag quickly, stowing his few belongings … Read more

Subject #7412 – Chapter Two

Subject #7412 – Chapter Two – Adjustments The room had not changed. Bright, sharp lighting pressed down fromabove, leaving no corner in shadow. The constant low hum of machineryremained a backdrop, joined now by intermittent clicks that sounded likeunseen relays switching on and off. Somewhere far beyond the walls,almost imperceptible, faint threads of sound teased … Read more