章 4: Strange creature
Jack had expected that the first video would shed light on the mysteries surrounding this enigmatic place. Yet, as the video concluded, he found himself more puzzled than ever. It was evident that the man named John Dan held some crucial secrets, but the first video offered only a cryptic glimpse into the unknown.
With a sense of determination, Jack knew he had to continue his quest for answers by watching the remaining three videos. The other videos lay before him, their titles still a mystery. As he clicked on the second video, the familiar face of John Dan reappeared on the screen, his expression even more troubled than before.
In Tape two, John's voice quivered with a mixture of anxiety and apprehension. "I didn't quite expect this to happen. It looks like the experiment had been successful, but not in the way we anticipated," he said, his voice laden with concern. Jack couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, sensing that something extraordinary had occurred.
"I may not be able to reveal the intricacies of the experiment," John continued, "but I fear it's spiraling out of control." These words hung in the air, leaving Jack to ponder what this "experiment" entailed and why it was veering off course.
'Looks like something happened that shouldn't have happened,' Jack thought. The unsettling revelations made him question the nature of this experiment and its potential consequences.
John's voice quivered as he continued, "I know I said I wouldn't disclose any secrets, but the world, or at least someone, has to know about what's happening. That's the primary reason I initiated this recording – just in case I won't be alive or in a position to reveal the truth."
As Jack watched, the growing sense of dread mirrored the disconcerting look on John's face. "When the first experiment was deemed successful, or at least, we don't consider it a success, it was more like a horrifying failure," John admitted. "To make these creatures survive in our environment, we resorted to an inhumane act."
Jack's mind raced as he listened to the ominous details. "To stabilize these monstrosities, they had to be fed with human flesh. The way we discovered this was far from ideal; we lost a fellow scientist to these abominations."
The revelations were horrifying. Jack's thoughts drifted to the unimaginable horrors they had unleashed, and he shuddered at the implications. "But the strangest part," John continued, "was that the higher-ups didn't halt the operation, even after we lost a colleague to the monsters we had unwittingly created."
As John's account unfolded, Jack was left to contemplate the nature of these creatures and their origin. 'What could these monsters be?' he wondered. The mention of feeding on human flesh evoked images from the darkest realms of science fiction, and Jack couldn't help but draw parallels to those tales he had once enjoyed as a child. Yet, reality had a way of shattering the innocence of youth.
"As time passed," John recounted, "we attempted to perfect the monstrosities we had created. But it all unraveled when we ceased their inhumane diet, which had become the only means of control. The moment we stopped feeding them for the sake of experimentation, they descended into madness."
John's dire explanation left Jack with more questions than answers. The extent of the disaster was still unfolding, and the room's tension grew palpable. But the video took an unexpected turn as a series of loud, metallic bangs echoed through the room.
John's eyes widened with fear. "I don't have much time. They're already here." He glanced around, his voice trembling, and his eyes darting in panic. The unknown threat was rapidly approaching, and John's desperation was palpable.
Jack was riveted to the screen, sensing that something terrible was about to transpire. Just as John began to implore whoever might find the video to do something, an abrupt and chilling interruption occurred. A clawed hand, white and dried like the corpses in the room, burst through John's chest.
The video abruptly ended, leaving Jack in a state of shock. He hadn't witnessed the creature that had claimed John's life, and the abrupt conclusion left him with a chilling sense of dread. He couldn't fathom what kind of monstrous entity could commit such an act.
The unsettling video series had shed some light on the nightmarish experiments that had taken place, but it also raised numerous questions. What were these creatures that John Dan had spoken of? What was the Umbrella Foundation, and why had they embarked on such a horrific endeavor?
With a sense of unease and the memory of John's gruesome demise still fresh, Jack contemplated his next move. He attempted to play the last video, but for some reason, it remained unresponsive.
Leaving the video sequence behind, Jack scanned the room for clues. His eyes were drawn to a piece of information that could potentially aid his survival – a map.
'Don't tell me that's what I think it is,' Jack thought as he rushed to inspect the wall. His suspicions were confirmed as he laid eyes on the map. With this newfound knowledge, he now had a means to navigate the sprawling facility.
As Jack contemplated his next steps, he couldn't help but feel a lingering sense of dread. The horrors described in the videos were all too real, and the presence of these creatures remained a looming threat.
'Now, being in this place is much scarier than I ever imagined,' he admitted to himself. The reality of his situation had sunk in, and Jack knew he had to tread cautiously as he ventured deeper into the facility.
With a surge of determination, Jack tore the map from the wall with an uncanny display of strength. He knew it was a valuable resource, a guide through the labyrinthine facility that held secrets beyond his comprehension.
With the map in hand, Jack proceeded to explore further. As he entered the next room, a disconcerting sound reached his ears. It was a chomping noise, as if someone – or something – was consuming a meal.
[Wanning!, undead detected]
"What?" Jack's heart pounded as the cryptic warning echoed in his mind. The true horrors of the facility were closing in, and he had no choice but to confront them head-on.
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