New Life (3)

The man slowly emerged from the depths of unconsciousness, his mind transitioning from a state of oblivion to a realm of fragmented awareness.

As his eyelids fluttered open, he found himself in a state of profound confusion. Though his body remained the same, an indescribable sense of transformation seemed to permeate his very being.

With a mix of trepidation and curiosity, he examined his hands, tracing the familiar contours of his fingers.

Yet, they felt different somehow, as if imbued with an intangible energy. The lines etched upon his palms appeared more pronounced, telling tales of a life lived, while veins pulsed with a renewed vitality beneath the surface.

Turning his gaze towards a nearby pond, the man encountered his own reflection. It was a sight that both bewildered and fascinated him. The face that stared back bore a striking resemblance to his own, and yet, there was an air of otherness about it.