“Dante, you're a total loser. What makes you think you can come sniffing around my girl?”“Beat him up and toss him out. Oh, and take his clothes!” That's what the jerk Isla was cheating with, spoke.Dante? He was the black sheep from a rich family in Velloria City. A surprise, since his mom never knew who his dad was. A few days back, his mom, who was a drunk and a drug addict, finally died from an overdose. After that, everyone treated Dante like trash.Dante couldn't take it anymore. He just said, ‘I can't accept this,’ and stormed out.He spent his last cent, and the landlord kicked him out. He went to his girlfriend, Isla, but she betrayed him.Now, scared and beat up, wearing only his underwear, Dante wandered down the street in despair.When suddenly, a big truck seemed aimed right at him......Ryder felt something soft underneath him, and that familiar hospital smell hit his nose. Except, it was more like old medicine, like a clinic. He blinked his eyes open, a bit dizzy at f

“Hey, Dad, you okay?” Rowan's son asked, sounding worried.“Way better,” Rowan said, his voice stronger. He'd been in bad shape just minutes ago, almost unable to talk, but now he seemed stable.“Wow! You're a lifesaver!” Rowan's son said, amazed.Theo, standing there, just rolled his eyes, looking totally confused. Nobody knew what he was thinking. About five minutes later, Ryder took out the needles and helped Rowan sit up, his voice serious.“Your heart is in bad shape. Don't ignore this,” he said.“Huh? Heart trouble? Dad just had a stomachache!” Rowan's son said, surprised. He didn't get it.“Yeah, a stomachache. What's with the heart stuff?” Theo asked, sounding skeptical.“You really don't know much. Ever heard of pain that's not where the problem is? No wonder you don't have many patients,” Ryder said, patting Theo on the shoulder like he was teaching him something. “His stomach hurts, but it's really his heart.”Theo's face turned red, feeling embarrassed, but he didn't argue

Dante took a big breath, cool air filling his lungs. He slowly let it out, focusing on each breath. He felt like tiny ants were racing inside him, all moving with a purpose. He was following the Sacred Path of Harmonious Healing, and his body was going through something big – a deep clean that went right to his bones. It wasn't just physical; it was like a total reboot for every cell.After ten breaths, Dante snapped his eyes open. He raced to the bathroom. He stayed there for ages, but time didn't matter with such a crazy change happening.When he finally came out, he was shocked to see a thick, gross, grayish-black gunk all over his skin. It showed how many nasty things were leaving his body! It was like a waxy, stinky layer oozing from his pores and guts. It smelled terrible, but Dante was glad – it meant it was working.“This crud is from years of junk building up inside me, stuck in my organs, skin, and muscles. Now it's all coming out,” he thought, kind of pleased. “My insides a

Theo jumped, nearly dropping his bowl. Footsteps pounded through the clinic, a jumble of worried voices rising louder and louder.“Hey, what's going on?” Theo yelled, trying to be heard, but no one listened. The room was filled with panic.“Doctor, help! My legs, I can't feel them!” A shaky voice cried out. A woman stumbled forward, grabbing at her legs, eyes wide.A man, bent over in pain, gasped, “My back is killing me! I can barely move!”A frantic voice shrieked, “Something's wrong with my kidneys! Help!” The clinic had turned into an emergency room in seconds, everyone yelling.All the voices mixed together into one desperate cry. Theo's heart pounded as he looked around, confused. Not a normal day.Everyone was focused on Dante.Dante calmly put down his bowl. He wiped his mouth slowly, like he was ready for this. He smiled slightly, but seemed serious. Standing tall, he raised his hand to quiet the crowd, speaking calmly but firmly. “Okay, everyone. Line up. I'll help you one a

“Dante, I'm scared they won't just drop this. Going to school alone is even scarier...” Zara mumbled, hiding her face in Dante's shoulder. Her voice shook a little, making her words sound even sadder. She felt his heart beating softly against her cheek, which calmed her down a bit.Dante frowned a little, but said calmly, “Don't worry, Zara. I'll take you to school every day.”She stopped crying right away, and for the first time in forever, she felt like her fear was going away. “Really?” She asked, her voice small but hopeful. She blushed and snuggled closer, feeling like things might be okay because of how warm he was.The terror from yesterday started to fade more and more, until she was so tired from being emotional that she fell asleep.Dante gently laid Zara on her bed, moving carefully like she was made of glass. He tucked the covers around her to make sure she was comfy. When he did, her nightgown slipped a little, showing some skin that looked soft and vulnerable while she s