I’m Someone Else

“Yes, Mr. Gunnar,” the attendants replied.

“Ah! Aaaah!”

The gate of Acketts Estate was tightly closed, but terrifying screams that occasionally echoed from within could be heard even when the curtains were drawn close.

William and Sean stood at the entrance with a deep sense of unease weighing down on them. Beads of cold sweat also trickled down their foreheads.

They could hear it vividly as it was the anguished cries of Thomas.

“William, stay here and be on the lookout. I’ll venture inside to see what’s happening,” Sean declared while raising his hand as if to push open the imposing villa doors.

Thomas had been caught in a whirlwind of torment for quite some time. His agonized shouts had begun over an hour ago and gradually escalated into a crescendo of despair.

Although the villa boasted impressive soundproofing, it failed to muffle the heart-wrenching sound of Thomas’ suffering entirely. It was evident that he was enduring unimaginable pain.

Sean reached his breaking point and thus felt compelled to rush in to provide aid.

“Sean, please don’t act rashly!” William pleaded while grabbing hold of Sean’s arm. His voice was filled with patient reassurance. “We must have faith in Thomas. He’ll pull through.”

“William, don’t you hear Thomas’ cries? Can’t you sense his distress?” Sean swatted away William’s hand as his concern overrode any other considerations. He had to enter the villa and see with his own eyes, for only then he would find solace.

had heard snippets from his grandfather about Thomas’ predicament, granting him some insight into the situation. If Sean stormed in now, all of Thomas’ efforts would

clutched Sean’s shoulder and steered him toward the courtyard. “Even if you don’t

life wasn’t in

rose from the bathtub. His flesh had withered away, leaving only his face and intimate areas unscathed. He resembled a bloodied specter emerging from

of scarlet and created a genuinely unsettling sight that could send chills down

persevere because if he gave in to the pain and

stood motionless in the courtyard, gazing blankly toward the villa.

be precise, it has been two and a half hours,” William responded. While he attempted to dissuade Sean, he also bore deep concern for Thomas. He had witnessed intermittent echoes of Thomas’ agonized wails which chilled them to

can’t wait any longer. What if something has occurred to Thomas inside the villa? I would live in

stepped forward, William intercepted him again by firmly obstructing his path. “Sean, you’ve

the importance of not disturbing Thomas under any circumstances. It was not difficult to fathom the dire

unimaginable suffering within! If we don’t go and help him now, he might succumb!” Sean’s words were accompanied by tears streaming down his

remained steadfast. He held Sean back and refused to

the two of them persisted. After another half an

inside and assess the situation. What if

doesn’t Thomas have enough burdens to bear? Disturbing him

this, Sean was taken aback and his gaze fixed on William. “What are

had heard from his grandfather about the six old monsters behind the Six Greatest Families seeking trouble with Thomas. His grandfather had repeatedly warned him not to mention it to anyone, including Sean. However,

on? You need to tell