Chapters

Chapter 16 – Rat-baiting With Dogs Klein returns to his apartment, where he finds Melissa waiting for him, curious about his whereabouts. He lies about going for a run, and Melissa, sensing his stress, offers words of encouragement and shows him her handmade “tortoise” puppet, which brings her comfort when she’s irritated. As they converse, … Read more

Chapter 1 – Crimson Zhou Mingrui wakes up to an excruciating headache, feeling like his temples are being pierced by a sharp object. He tries to move, but his body is unresponsive, and his thoughts are cloudy and difficult to control. As he struggles to focus, he wonders if he’s dreaming or awake, and if … Read more