'Get out of my head!'

Adam's consciousness floated in a void, dark and endless, until a voice pierced through the silence, pulling him back to awareness. Slowly, a world began to form around him. He found himself standing in a grand medieval-style throne room. The walls were adorned with tapestries, and flaming torches cast eerie shadows. At the end of the room, a king sat upon a majestic throne, draped in regal robes, a golden crown resting on his head.The king's eyes narrowed as he looked Adam up and down with an expression of disappointment. "I did not expect my vessel to be black," he remarked, his tone dripping with disdain. "How did my descendants change color?"Adam's blood boiled. "You're kidding me, right? Ever heard of races? People come in all colors. And for the record, I'm mixed race," he retorted, his voice sharp with offense. "Seriously, you a racist as fuck."The king's eyes widened slightly in surprise at Adam's audacity. "Races, you say? Intriguing. The world has changed much since my time."Adam crossed his arms, his anger simmering just below the surface. "Just who the hell are you?"The king's expression softened into a bemused smile. "I am Fergus mac Róich, an ancient and powerful king, the first werewolf. I ruled with strength and fear, and I intend to reclaim my throne. To do that, I must break the curse that binds us, and for that, I need your body."Adam took a step back, his mind racing. "No way. Like the last thing I'd wanna do is give my body up to some racist prick."Fergus's smile widened into something more sinister. "You don't have a choice, boy. I already have control over you. Surrender your mind and soul, and perhaps I will spare you some pain."Adam clenched his fists, feeling a surge of defiance. "Like hell I will!"Without warning, he charged at Fergus, but the king barely moved. With a flick of his wrist, Fergus sent Adam crashing into a pillar. Pain shot through Adam's body, but he forced himself to his feet, refusing to back down.Fergus stood, towering over Adam, his eyes glowing with a supernatural light. "You are but a pup," he sneered, advancing slowly. "You cannot hope to defeat me."Adam threw a punch, but Fergus caught it effortlessly, twisting Adam's arm behind his back and throwing him to the ground. Adam gasped, struggling to breathe as Fergus pressed a foot against his chest, pinning him down."Yield," Fergus commanded, his voice a growl. "Accept your fate."Adam's vision blurred with pain, but he gritted his teeth. "Never."Fergus lifted Adam by his collar, slamming him into the ground repeatedly. The room seemed to spin as Adam's body protested the abuse. He tried to fight back, but Fergus's strength was overwhelming, his movements too fast and powerful to counter."You are nothing," Fergus taunted, his voice echoing in the vast hall. "You are mine."Just as Adam felt his consciousness slipping away, he managed to choke out, "I won't... let you... win."Fergus laughed, a deep, menacing sound. "You already have no control. Surrender, boy. Surrender, and perhaps I will be merciful."In the final moments of the fight, Adam's world darkened, the overwhelming pain and Fergus's taunting words echoing in his mind. The last thing he saw was the cold, triumphant smile on Fergus's face before everything went black.***Meanwhile, Adam's werewolf form lay restrained, heavy ropes wound tightly around his massive frame. Ethan and Stephanie worked quickly, but the tension was palpable. Suddenly, with a guttural snarl, the beast's eyes snapped open, burning with a fierce intensity. The ropes binding him snapped like rubber bands, whipping through the air. Ethan and Stephanie stumbled back in shock as Adam's werewolf form towered over them, muscles rippling under thick fur.For a heartbeat, the beast loomed menacingly, jaws parted in a growl that sent chills down their spines. It seemed as if he was about to pounce, his sharp teeth glinting ominously in the moonlight. But then, a flicker of recognition passed through his wild eyes. With a powerful leap, he shot past them, disappearing into the dense forest.Ethan and Stephanie exchanged bewildered glances, their relief mingled with dread.Adam ran, the forest blurring around him as his powerful limbs propelled him forward. Branches snapped underfoot, and leaves rustled violently in his wake. He emerged at the edge of a cliff, pausing only for a moment before launching himself into the void. He landed effortlessly fifteen meters below, absorbing the impact with ease.Turning to the cliff wall, Adam's claws tore into the earth with furious energy. Dirt and rocks flew in all directions until the wall crumbled away, revealing the entrance to a hidden cave system. He darted inside, his senses heightened, the scent of human presence unmistakable.The cave was dimly lit, shadows dancing on the walls. Suddenly, bright lights flooded the chamber, and Adam's eyes narrowed as figures emerged from the darkness—armed men in military gear, weapons aimed and ready. The first shot rang out, a deafening crack that echoed through the cave. The bullet grazed his shoulder, but he barely flinched.With a thunderous roar, Adam charged, his movements a blur of speed and ferocity. The soldiers fired in a desperate flurry, but he was too fast. He leaped onto the first attacker, claws slicing through body armor like paper. Blood sprayed, and the man crumpled, lifeless.Another soldier aimed, but Adam was already upon him, jaws snapping shut on his throat with a sickening crunch. The remaining men tried to regroup, but the cave offered little space. Adam was relentless, his attacks precise and brutal.One soldier managed to get off a burst of gunfire, bullets riddling Adam's side. He snarled in pain, but it only fueled his rage. He pounced on the shooter, tearing him apart with savage efficiency. The last man standing fumbled with his weapon, fear etched across his face. Adam advanced slowly, savoring the terror, then lunged, ending the man's life in a heartbeat.The cave fell silent, the air thick with the scent of blood and gunpowder. Adam stood amidst the carnage, breathing heavily. For a moment, the primal consciousness in Adam's body reveled in the raw power coursing through him.With the threat neutralized, he took a moment to gather his bearings, the echoes of the battle still reverberating in the cave. He turned deeper into the tunnel, driven by an unknown force, ready to confront whatever lay ahead.