Release #2 - A World Beyond Midnight

In this haunting chapter, Allen recounts his heartbreaking journey of abandonment and isolation. Branded as "possessed" by his family, Allen endured countless rituals, from priests to healers, as his family desperately sought to get rid of what they believed was a curse. But when nothing worked, they turned away, calling him a danger to the family. One night, Allen watched them pack his belongings and send him away, leaving him to face his nightmare alone. Allen then unveils the terror of his midnight visits to the "World of Souls," an otherworldly realm he’s drawn into each night. This strange, boundless place is inhabited by restless, drifting souls, drawn to him as if he were a beacon in their darkness. Overwhelmed and haunted by the souls’ whispering voices, Allen finds himself trapped in a cycle of fear and isolation. Back in the real world, Allen’s struggle to live a normal life is met with fear and misunderstanding. Friends avoid him, frightened by his distant gaze and the strange aura that seems to surround him. The weight of his curse pushes him deeper into despair, as he struggles to find a place where he belongs. This chapter builds an atmosphere of dread and sorrow, immersing readers in the supernatural world Allen cannot escape, and the relentless loneliness he faces.