

14: While I Breathe, I Hope
Billowing white steam puffed out of the rattling metal pot. The cook opened the pot and met face to face with a huge slap of heated...


Forgotten To Be Free
If anyone was to skip class, it was him. He had no interest for sitting for long lectures about things he didn’t care about. At least...


13: Grief and Burning Fury
“Why is it that every time I see you boys, there’s something bad happening?” said Kobayashi. The deep creases in his brow denoted...


12: I See You
The ward Toshiya was in was purposely sectioned off to prevent reporters from entering. The white halls were empty except for the nurses...


11: Expose Yourself
“GET THAT THING AWAY FROM ME!” screamed Die. “Stop being a wuss,” said Kaoru. “It’s just a centipede.” “I’m being real here. That thing...


10: The Deeper Vileness
“What happened!” Kaoru asked worried. “I got text from Toshiya calling for help and went to the club he was at. The staff said he was...


09: The Deed Has Been Done
Fallen on the streets were red and orange leaves. The blanket of colors had covered the city in a late autumn wonderland. Store fronts...


08: Questions and No Answers
“You’re treating us today,” said Die. He took the outermost seat of the table in the izakaya. The smells of sizzling meat drifted to the...


07: Darkness, Doubt, and Human Nature
Toshiya peered into the hole that Kaoru dug through. An ancient skull was peeking through the dirt. The rest of the yellow bones were...


06: Merciless
Each member breathed in unison anticipating the next antic. The apartment was silent except for the slight breeze rustling the curtains....