2024-10-06 16:30:55“Why are you doing this?” Maria asked, tears streaming down her face. Every single ounce of confidence and her silly sense of superiority were all gone, all that was left was a deep seated fear that made body tremble.
I like it, because now, I was sure she was scared of me. But I also hated it, because it angered me to know that she could have this kind of expression and feel this kind of fear after she unhesitatingly threw my brother into the hands of shamblers.
“Tell me what happened to my parents.” I asked again on a cold tone.
“Johanne, what's wrong?” Eli asked and I looked at him. I was a bit surprised that he wasn't more scared, or at least even if he was, he was doing a good job hiding it. “Is it true? Did you really do to the future? How did you vanish from behind me?”
“Eli, I'll explain everything later, but before then, I want you to bear with me and see this through, because soon, you'll be seeing more things like this.”
“Torture and blood?” Eli asked,
“No, a lot worse.”
“This can't be possible… you disappeared and reappeared, is that magic? Do you have superpower? Is that why you think you can do as you like, eh?” Maria was screaming, her eyes were wide and her fear had finally taken over all rationality. She slowly got up, her legs trembling as she tried to stabilise herself.
“You, I raised you, I provided for you and treated you like my son! Is this how you repay me? Don't worry, I know you are scared of what I would do, don't worry, mummy has forgiven you.”
I stared at Maria in disgust, I already knew what she wanted to say and the fact that she would say that disgusted me even more, but I wasn't surprised, afterall, this wasn't beneath her.
“So come on, stop all these nonsense, let's put this all behind us. No one will know what happened to James, I promise you.” Maria stood before me, her face was close to mine and she reached out like she wanted to hug me. For a moment, her fear was pitiful. I glanced at Eli and I could see the hesitation in his eyes, the first proof of doubt about my actions.
I smirked. In that short moment that I looked away, Maria lunged for me, grabbing the knife out of my hand and pointing it towards me.
“Haha! Got you! Now who's the one with the knife?”
I remained silent, I want speechless of course, I saw her ploy coming from thousands of miles away, but I didn't want to coerce or manipulate her into saying anything, I wanted her to rant out all on her own so that Eli could see that I knew what I was doing.
Amd just like I thought, it happened.
“You stupid brat! You think you can pull some silly nonsense like this? How stupid of you. Sigh, if only this fool, James, hadn't gone and gotten himself killed.”
Maria panted as she glanced at James head which lay a few feet from his body. She then turned back to look at me,
“Tell me where the money is, tell me where it is or else!”
“Or else what?” I challenged and a sly smirk bloomed on Maria's lips,
“Tell me and maybe I'll give you a quick and painless death…. Unlike the one I gave your parents!”
Checkmate! I glanced at Eli, his eyes were a bit wide and his mouth was slightly opened. He was surprised but not as much as I thought it would.
“So it's true.” Eli sighed. I could hear the sadness in his voice.
“You believed me?” I asked,
“Although I hoped you were wrong. There's no way I wouldn't believe what you say.” I felt warm in my chest and I smiled,
“That's good to know.”
“Yeah yeah, stop with all the corny nonsense and tell me where the mone—”
I took a step forward and vanished, reappearing beside Maria with another knife in my hand. With a swift movement, I plunged the knife into her neck.
I didn't need to look at her face to know that her eyes was wide open in shock, Eli's own was too because he was seeing me use dimensional travel fully for the first time. Maria made choking noises as she slowly fell to the floor, blood pouring down her neck.
Eli stared for a long time before finally speaking, “should we start cleaning it up?”
I stared at Eli, my brow raised. He shrugged, “what? I've seen a lot of movies.”
I walked away from Maria's body, gesturing for Eli to come with me. “Don't worry, in a month's time, the world will be plunged into crisis. Even if someone finds the bodies, it wouldn't matter.”
We both walked out of the house, side by side in silence before Eli spoke up,
“You don't seem to happy with the future.” Eli noted and once again, I was surprised by his intuition. I sighed,
“Yes. It was bleak and desolate and filled with despair. I was all alone… and I had to kill myself.” I looked at Eli to see his reaction; he had a sad smile in his face.
“So I died uh? Somehow I'm not surprised.”
“Hey! You are stronger than you think. Also, I've taken care of the cause, so now, we just have to survive all over again, but this time, on my terms.”
“Well, as long as we are together, nothing can stop us, right?” Eli smiled at me, and I replied with a smile of my own,
“Yes, nothing.”
“Hold on tight, you might get nauseous.” I said. Eli had a blank look on his face but that wasnt for long as I grabbed him and we both blended out of the dimension, appearing at another place.
“Blergh!!” Eli immediately bent over and threw up. It took five minutes for him to reorient himself but when he was done, he had a glitter in his eyes,
“That's so cool! Where are we?”
“Well, this is the first step towards preparation for the apocalypse. This is where my future best friend works.”
Eli stared at the massive company before him, the building was extremely tall and one could immediately tell that this wasn't your anyhow company.
“This man might just hold the key to the survival of the human race.”
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Chapter 46
Strengthening Bonds and Dividing Roles The morning sun cast a soft, golden light over the camp, filtering through the trees and reflecting off the makeshift buildings that now made up our sanctuary. Though small and humble, this place was beginning to feel like a stronghold, a last line of defense against the chaos that raged outside. But a stronghold needed more than walls. It needed structure, roles, and people ready to defend it with every ounce of strength they had.The recent attacks, along with our discovery of the serum, had made it clear that we couldn’t rely on chance or hope. If we were going to protect what we’d built, we needed to organize—each person playing their part to ensure that when the next threat came, we’d be ready.I stood in the center of camp, a map spread out on a table in front of me. The others had gathered around: Hana, Eli, Dr. Reese, and Morgan, along with several of the new recruits who’d joined us in recent weeks. Each face held a mix of resolve and un
Chapter 45
Medical BreakthroughThe smell of antiseptic lingered heavily in the air, mixing with the ever-present scent of fear that seemed to permeate the medical bay. I could see it in the hollow stares of the survivors who milled around the infirmary, their faces pale and eyes haunted. They knew that once infection took hold, there was nothing to do but wait for the inevitable. A slow descent, ending in a transformation into something unrecognisable—a monster.But that hopelessness was exactly why we were here now. If there was even a chance to change the course of infection, to find some kind of solution, it was worth every risk. And Dr. Reese, our resident medic, might have finally found the key.Reese stood by a table covered in medical equipment and vials of strange, murky liquid, his face drawn but determined. The doctor was an older man, with silver hair cropped short and eyes that seemed to have seen more than they should. He didn’t speak much, but when he did, it was with the certaint
Chapter 44
Encounter with the Cult of the AwakenedThe day was unseasonably warm as we trekked through the wasteland, our boots kicking up dust that clung to the dry air. Hana walked ahead, her gaze fixed on the horizon, with Eli and Morgan following close behind, alert and ready. We were scouting a rumored safe zone to the south—a lead Morgan had picked up from a trader who’d passed through days ago. If the trader was right, the place could have shelter, even stockpiles of water.We reached a clearing, where a small compound sat nestled against the rocks. But as we approached, something felt... wrong. A heavy silence hung in the air, thicker than usual, almost oppressive. I stopped, signaling for the others to halt as we took in the scene.The compound was oddly pristine, its walls painted with symbols that looked like a twisted fusion of religious icons and geometric patterns, each one centered around an eye. At the front gate, two figures stood guard, clad in robes embroidered with the same s
Chapter 43
A New Power EmergesThe night air was crisp as I walked alone through the perimeter of our sanctuary, letting my thoughts settle after the intense mission at the bunker. We’d secured the supplies we needed, but my mind was restless. There was a heaviness that lingered, the shadows of past battles and the ominous sense that greater challenges lay ahead.I closed my eyes, focusing on the space around me, feeling the familiar hum of energy that had become second nature. My spatial domain had always been a part of me, a constant pulse in the background of my awareness. But tonight, something felt... different.A faint tremor sparked deep within, an unfamiliar sensation, like a flicker of electricity jolting through my veins. The power felt stronger, denser, as if it had grown in intensity, shifting from a steady current to a raging river. I drew in a deep breath, grounding myself as I let the energy spread, expanding my domain further than I’d ever dared.As I did, time itself seemed to s
Chapter 42
Securing the BunkerThe air inside the bunker was heavy, thick with the stench of decay and mildew. Darkness clung to every corner, broken only by the faint beams of our flashlights cutting through the gloom. Our footsteps echoed off the walls, too loud in the oppressive silence, a constant reminder that any wrong move could alert whatever was hiding in the shadows.“We need to keep this tight,” I whispered, gesturing for Hana and Eli to flank me while Morgan covered the rear. Every nerve in my body was on edge, senses sharpened by the knowledge that we were trespassing in a place that hadn’t seen light—or life—in a long time.We moved cautiously down the main corridor, the walls lined with cracked tiles and patches of mold, evidence of years of neglect. Storage rooms branched off on either side, some doors ajar, revealing shelves stacked with cans, boxes, and forgotten crates. Supplies—exactly what we’d come for—but none of us dared move just yet. This bunker had the same feeling as
Chapter 41
The Resource DilemmaThe early morning haze settled over the sanctuary, and with it, an uneasy silence. I stood in the supply depot, taking stock of what little remained. Shelves that once held row upon row of rations and water purifiers were now close to bare. Despite our best efforts to ration, the supplies we had carefully hoarded were disappearing faster than I’d anticipated.The reason was simple—our numbers were growing. Every day, it seemed, we encountered new survivors, each one desperate for a safe haven. While every face we saved was another chance at rebuilding, it was also another mouth to feed, another body to protect. Resources that were once enough for a small team were now stretched thin, and it was only a matter of time before we’d hit a breaking point.I ran a hand over my face, the weight of our situation settling heavily on my shoulders. As I glanced up, I saw Hana walking in, her expression as grim as mine.“You see the numbers?” I asked, though I already knew the
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