The sun was beginning to rise as Greysen fell to his bed, too tired to even take his shoes off. All morning sounds of rustling could be heard as he tossed and turned, until he froze. (Wake up Greysen)

Whispered the voice, he opened his eyes to see a dark black sky.

(Greysen) This has got to be a dream, since when is the sky black.

Greysen took a moment to analyze his surroundings. It felt like he was in a different world, tall white buildings towering over an ocean of gray, with black skies and a burning silver sun. A few seconds past before his bed faded away and Greysen was left standing on one of the tallest buildings with a growing black circle in the middle of it. From this circle the shape of a man began to form.

(Man) Hello Greysen, glad to see you finally heard me.

(Greysen) Heard you? I don't even know who you are.

(Man) I am Mordru, and I am in desperate need of your help.

(Greysen) What could I possibly do to help you?

[Mordru] You could start by Releasing me from this prison.

(Greysen) Prison?

The dark shape started showing more human qualities, but remained completely black

[Mordru] This is your Subconscious, and I am trapped within Your soul. Unfortunately only you can free me.

(Greysen) I don't know what you're talking about, guy.

The darkness now began to swirl violently around Mordru forming a thousand knives Which all stopped pointing directly at Greysen.

[Mordru] You will release me!

Mordru held his hand high above his head, then lowered it pointing a finger at Greysen, with this several knives materialized, then took off heading straight for Greysen, who reacted by covering his face with his arms crossed and closing his eyes. Then suddenly with a flash of bright silver light he was awake, laying in his own bed, covered in sweat and tears. (What a crazy dream) He thought to himself as he reached for his cigarettes (Damn, no smokes.) Greysen got out of bed and changed into some loose fitting blue jeans, a white Sleeveless undershirt, and a black button up before darting out of his house. As he walked down the road some way he noticed Kirstian standing across the street.

(Greysen) Hey! You're the guy from yesterday, ummm Chris right?

He called out, as he ran across the street.

(Kristian) Yeah, and the names Kristian.

(Greysen) Oh sorry, but hey did you stick around for whatever happened last night?

(Kristian) Yeah I was upstairs all night.

(Greysen) I can't seem to remember anything, not even the color of the house. Do you remember what went down?

Kristian's Eyes now swirled with what looked like black hair dye. Very faintly a voice cried out from within him.

[Mordru] Release me!

(Greysen) Whoa, you okay bud?

Kristian's eyes reverted to normal

(Kristian) What? You should be asking yourself that question, spacin out this early in the day.

Greysen paid no mind to this comment and continued on towards his destination.

~ Mercer County general store ~

The parking lot of the local market was unnaturally empty for the middle of the day, but Greysen didn't seem to notice as he walked straight to the doors. His mind was lost in other things, too many strange events have occurred already, he just wanted to get his smokes and get home.

The large glass doors slid open and the air conditioner snapped Greysen out of his thoughts, and he stepped to the counter.

(Clerk) Hi how are you today?

(Greysen) Just fine.

The female clerk at the counter smiled at him.

(Clerk) You're that new kid huh?

(Greysen) Yeah just moved here a couple days ago, not sure how fond I am of it yet.

(Clerk) Just give it time Hun, pretty soon you'll come around. In the meantime what can I get you?

(Greysen) Pack of Reds please.

The clerk turned around and grabbed a box off the shelf. As she turned back her eyes started to swirl just like Kristian's had earlier.

(Greysen) So. What do I owe ya?

[Mordru] Freedom!

(Greysen) What?

[Mordru] It wasn't a dream Greysen James. I am trapped by your soul and must be released!

(Greysen) I didn't even know having a soul inside me was possible. What makes you think I'd know how to release one?

(Clerk) Hey guy. You in there? It's gonna be five sixty five.

Greysen left six dollars on the counter and ran out of the store. (I must be going crazy, There is no way this is really happening.) He told himself over and over trying to hide what just happened to him. (No way huh?) another voice mocked in his head. This only made Greysen sprint harder.

~ Greysen's House ~

Nobody was home at the James' residence When Greysen came sprinting up the driveway. He threw open the door, slammed it behind him and didn't stop running till he reached the bathroom. There he started to throw water on his face to try and calm down. It was then that he looked up to the mirror only to see the man from the dream staring right back at him. Terrified Greysen jumped back and ran out of the bathroom turned on his television as loud as he could handle. The news was on, they were talking about the cult 6 children involved, ruled child's-play. Then the screen turned black two red shapes took the form of eyes and a screech much louder then the previous voices let out. Once the screech subsided Mordru formed on the screen.

[Mordru] Do you get it kid? This is no fantasy. You will release me.