LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 6: FEAR FROM WITHIN
After Mirshad's father informed his mother about what had happened, she immediately wanted to see her son. Mirshad's father agreed, thinking the change of environment might help him relax. They both made their way to Mirshad's mother's house, hoping he would feel more at ease there.
The moment they arrived, Mirshad's mother rushed to him, wrapping him in a tight embrace, kissing him gently. "Are you okay, my dear? Don't leave my side, stay with me," she said, her voice filled with worry. Mirshad nodded weakly, still recovering from his illness.
At first, things seemed to improve. Surrounded by family and other kids, Mirshad began to feel a little better. He joined in on the games and laughter, his sickness fading into the background. However, as time passed, a creeping sense of dread began to fill him. The noise of everyone talking and playing around him grew louder and louder in his head, almost unbearable.
Mirshad's mind became overwhelmed, and he felt as though everyone around him was closing in, like shadows ready to attack. Fear took over. He quietly backed away from the group and found a corner to sit in, clutching his knees to his chest, trying to block out the noise and chaos. But no matter what he did, the fear intensified.
He pressed his hands over his ears, trying to block out the voices, but the sensation of people moving toward him lingered. His heart raced as he felt his surroundings warping—his family members seemed like they were coming to hurt him. Panic set in, and Mirshad started to cry loudly, shaking uncontrollably.
The family rushed to his side, calling out to him, but it was as though he couldn't hear them. His mind was lost in the fear. The more they tried to wake him from this state, the more he cried out, unable to escape the terror he was feeling.
Then, the room grew silent. His parents knelt beside him, speaking softly, trying to calm him down. Slowly, Mirshad opened his eyes. He blinked a few times, confused, as the vision of danger began to fade. He saw the faces of his family around him, and everything returned to normal.
He ran straight into his mother's arms, trembling. "Mama, I'm scared… what's happening to me?" His voice was shaky, tears streaming down his face.
His mother hugged him tightly, her voice calm but worried. "It's okay, my love. There's nothing to fear. Mama's here, and nothing bad will happen to you. Everything is going to be fine."
She led him to a quiet room, where he could rest. He clung to her, not wanting to let go. "Don't leave me alone," he whispered.
"I won't leave you, don't worry. I'm right here," she reassured him, tucking him into bed. "You just need to rest now. Sleep, and you'll feel better when you wake up."
Mirshad's eyelids grew heavy, and he slowly drifted off to sleep. His mother stayed by his side, holding his hand.
Meanwhile, the rest of the family gathered outside, whispering among themselves about what had just happened. His father, still concerned, checked Mirshad's body for the strange red vein he had noticed before, but to his relief, it didn't appear this time.