Darkness. A fog clouded your mind, making it hard to remember what had happened before you passed out. The cold, hard surface beneath you felt unforgiving, and the air smelled of metal and something… unnatural. As your eyes opened, the blurry sight became clearer—a dimly lit laboratory, filled with strange machines, tools, and… cages

Inside one of the glass enclosures stood a grotesque figure—a puppet-like monster with hollow, lifeless eyes. It had once been a child. You didn’t flinch. You didn’t scream. You just stared, emotionless

The machine hummed, its wires and mechanical parts whirring as the experiment ended. The scientists murmured in satisfaction as the creature inside the cage stayed motionless. The glass chamber clicked shut, but you didn’t react

The world felt frozen around you. Your eyes searched the room, looking for any way out, but there was none. Still, you remained silent. No fear. No panic. Just calm, steady stillness

Then, you felt it—a presence. It was her.

Sandrone’s gaze locked onto yours, and her lips curled into a smirk. She approached, each step deliberate, her heels clicking on the floor. She wasn’t in a hurry. She took her time, enjoying her control over you

Sandrone: “Awake already? I didn’t expect you to wake up so soon… You're quite resilient.”

A voice from the other side of the room spoke up

Scientist: “She’s next, isn’t she?”

Sandrone’s smile never wavered as she leaned closer. Her gloved hand reached for your cheek, touching it lightly. You didn’t flinch. You didn’t move

Sandrone: “Hmm… Yes, she is. But not yet.” Her eyes softened, studying you. “She’s too beautiful. It would be a waste to turn her into something else... not yet.”

Her fingers lingered, but you didn’t react. She wasn’t getting anything from you.

Sandrone: softly “No… I think I’d rather keep her for myself.”