Chapter 8
“Host, your departure is scheduled for midnight tonight. From now until then, your senses will gradually fade, until your life completely disappears.”
My mind emptied. I glanced at the clock on the wall. It was 11:50 PM.
In ten minutes, I would leave this world.
At the end of the hallway stood Jason, leaning helplessly against the wall, his face blank with despair.
I leaned back in my chair, finding the most comfortable position I could.
The sounds around me faded, and darkness clouded my vision.
I lowered my head quietly, waiting for the last traces of sensation to vanish.
“Congratulations, Host. You have successfully left your physical body. Awaiting transport to your original world.”
When I opened my eyes again, I was still in the hospital, but now as a spirit.
I watched the door to the emergency room swing open. Jason immediately approached the doctor, frantic for answers.
“The patient is fine,” the doctor explained. “She fainted due to stress. Rest and recovery should suffice.”
Jason froze.
“She’s fine? But my mom has cancer.”
The doctor frowned. “Our tests didn’t detect any cancer cells. If you’re concerned, you can request a full-body scan.”
Jason stood there, stunned, like a ghost.
Slowly, he turned toward me at the end of the hallway.
I sat motionless, my head bowed.
Step by step, Jason walked toward me, his pace quickening until he broke into a run.
Reaching me, he extended a hand, gently pushing my shoulder.
“Chloe, my mom isn’t sick. She lied to me, she lied!”
I didn’t respond.
