In the Depths of Agony
Ren emerged from the pod, feeling relatively fine at first. However, within moments, his body began to tremble uncontrollably. A throbbing pain coursed through his head while his skin felt scorching hot to the touch. Strangely, despite the intense heat, a chill crept through his bones, leaving him shivering.
His vision blurred, making it difficult to focus on his surroundings. Gasping for air, he struggled to remain upright, but the strength quickly left his limbs. Collapsing onto the floor, he reached out, desperately searching for someone.
"Evie . . . ," he rasped, his voice strained and barely audible.
As his consciousness began to fade, the room seemed to darken around him, engulfed in an unsettling stillness. The last thing he saw before succumbing to unconsciousness was the faint flicker of a distant light as if hope itself was slipping away.
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