Home / Sci-Fi / Zaria Dove / His Vicious Cycle
His Vicious Cycle
Author: Maya Ali
last update2024-01-01 17:02:44

The video changed once more, this time revealing a closer view of the boy inside the pod.

It was no longer a secret recording. He looked swollen, with thick pipes connected to his shoulder blades and smaller ones attached to his arms, ankles, and a mask covering his mouth with a thick pipe connected to it. His muscles appeared unnaturally strong.

"I'm not surprised to see Asher stoop so low," a woman's voice echoed through the wide room.

She turned to her right and showed a screen displaying the scene where I had my hand around the scientist's throat in the prison.

It was the day they forced me to kill Nina.

"They're subjecting him to this repeatedly," she said with a cold sigh.

"They're altering him in unnatural ways, making him strong and almost invincible.

But the poor boy has no clue about what they're doing to him. I'm sorry, Zaria, I couldn't help you."

I couldn't bear it any longer. I hurried to the bathroom and vomited. "You have to stay strong," I reminded myself as I looked
Continue Reading on MegaNovel
Scan code to download App

Related Chapters

  • Zaria Dove   The rest of the world

    "So, did Asher really go through all of this just to make the vein explode?" I asked, still trying to wrap my head around everything."Exactly. The chemical inside you was causing your frequent nausea, but now that it's gone, you won't have to deal with that anymore," Veronica explained.Enzo, looking visibly scared, asked, "Is it some kind of poison or acid? Will it harm her?"Veronica reassured him, saying, "No, if it were an acid, it would have already caused damage to the vein and made its way out.This substance won't harm her in any way."Feeling confused and still searching for answers, I asked, "But why was it in my body? What am I?"Kai interrupted, suggesting, "I think you should talk to your mother about this.""I don't know how we're going to do that because the last thing I know is that the hidden city disappeared," I said, leaving the room feeling lost."You need to see this!" Ella exclaimed, running toward me.She took me to my room and replayed the last video, rewindin

  • Zaria Dove   Year 2320

    “Who else is infected if not just human?” I awaited answers. “The jaguars! Their insatiable craving for human flesh is unimaginable, we need to escape before they come after us!" She was terrified, practically begging. Without hesitation, we hurriedly made our way back to the Whisper's Oasis. She was provided with clothes, food, and a room to rest in. She slept peacefully throughout the night, while the rest of us continued tirelessly, searching for any information we could uncover. It was a pleasant surprise to witness Enzo and Kai getting along so well. Amidst our work and conversations, we all eventually fell asleep in the same room. When morning came and I woke up, I noticed Enzo was not there. I quickly rushed outside, the sun just beginning to rise above the horizon. There, I found Enzo standing near a building, lost in his thoughts. I snapped my fingers near his ear, bringing his attention to me. "You're awake!" he greeted me with a beautiful smile. I couldn't believ

  • Zaria Dove   The Orphics

    After a few hours of traveling, there was a strange tension between us.A Blizzard storm was just around the corner.We spotted a nearby cave as the temperature dropped.Seizing the opportunity, we found ourselves closer than we should have, considering the fact that we had just met.That evening will forever be carved in my memory. I had never experienced anything quite like it before. It was surreal.Somehow, I ended up falling asleep in the end in that cave but I woke up inside a pool, struggling to stay alive.The most surprising part was that the water in the cave wasn't cold at all. It was like a bizarre dream.That's when my eyes fell on a gleaming cyan crystal, but that was the least of my concern.All that mattered to me was to get out of the water.But to make matters even stranger, the guy who had brought me to the cave had disappeared without a trace. He and his car were nowhere to be found.It was as if he had vanished into thin air. I brushed it off as a one-night stand

  • Zaria Dove   Echoes of Lost Love

    "I'm really sorry, but I've been following you! I secretly placed a tracker under your vehicle because I was so curious about this place and I wanted to make sure if you were truly against Asher!" She nervously bit her lip. "I shouldn't have doubted you!" She then smiled. "Can you please take me to my biological mother?" I asked, and she nodded in agreement. I decided to bring Kai along with me, but I left Enzo behind because he needed time to recover. Also, I didn't want to risk exposing him to any more danger. We eventually found the hidden city not too far from where we had discovered it before. "It is right here!" I exclaimed. "We can't move islands or planets, but we managed to push it a little farther. But we cloaked it!" she explained. As we got off our vehicle, Kai was captivated by the beauty of this place. He couldn't take his eyes off it. With every gun pointed at him, Kai raised his hands in surrender. "I come in peace!" he exclaimed, still in awe. When I spotted m

  • Zaria Dove   Frenemy?

    It was past midnight, the VIPs had already retired to their quarters.Unlike any other night, this particular night had a chilling atmosphere.Asher was strolling on his terrace when a snowflake landed on the fence."I almost forgot what a snowflake looked like!" he exclaimed.As soon as he touched it, the snowflake disappeared."Why are you so worried, my love? We have artificial ways to create snow!" His wife appeared from inside the room and comforted him by rubbing his back."But do you realize how long it has been since it last snowed?" He asked, staring at her with wide eyes."Of course, I do!" she smiled. "Things are changing, perhaps for the better," she added."We can't let this happen," he said, sounding concerned."What power do you have to control the weather?" she asked, troubled."I believe I am the only one with the power to change the weather!" He clenched his fist.His wife, still troubled, rubbed his shoulder again. "You need to rest, my love! You have important thin

  • Zaria Dove   Family

    I went up to her, grabbed her shirt, and enveloped her in it, giving her a comforting embrace and patting her on the shoulder. "Why didn't you kill him?" I inquired. "Because I was a captive, and I was terrified. Before you, Zaria, I had lost all hope. If I had made a move, his formidable security system would have shielded him. He doesn't kill his enemies, he drives them to madness through torture," she clarified, holding onto me tightly and trembling. "I get it," I replied, turning to my mother, who understood my intentions. I knew there would be a massive argument about this, but at least she was on my side. "Tell me what Asher intends to do," I asked as we brought her inside. "Before we begin, I want to know one thing. If Asher wanted to turn me into what I am today, why did he hire someone to kill me during the tournament?" I questioned. "I'm sorry, Zaria. It wasn't Asher, it was me who hired that person to kill you!" She left me speechless. "How generous of you. Can you

  • Zaria Dove   Nuclear

    I was at the medical facility because they were conducting some tests on Calista to verify her claims. "I've endured pricks all over my body for longer than you can imagine, do you really think a few tests will bother me?" That's what she said when I asked for her permission. Finally, after a brain scan, she came out feeling slightly dizzy. "Are you alright?" I asked. "I think so!" she replied, and we escorted her to the main hall.It resembled a grand throne room with its never-ending pointed ceiling.The curved structure, ethereal brightness, and delicate engravings added to its beauty.The floor was so shiny that it looked like it was made of glass. In the center of the hall, there was a stunning dark gray round glass table surrounded by elegant dark gray chairs.The table had golden borders that matched the golden engraved circles on the chairs. Attached to the center wall was a slim, throne-like chair with a similar pattern, where the leader of the unseen sat.Her name is A

  • Zaria Dove   Accident

    Which means I developed feelings for him, President Alpha was my brother and I desperately wanted to save him from the doom that awaited him. In a bold move, I decided to approach the president himself, hoping to find a way to stop the catastrophe. As expected, he refused to cooperate. However, when I decided to fake my pregnancy, surprisingly, it worked. This led him to reconsider his decision to launch the nuclear attack on Beta, but unfortunately, it was already too late. Just when it seemed like all hope was lost, an unforeseen event unfolded, that no one expected in the slightest. A technical malfunction caused the missile to crash right into the center of both nations, resulting in a catastrophic accident that plunged the entire world into darkness as electricity was knocked out on a global scale. The explosion wreaked havoc, shattering even the crystal that held the cure within. As it turns out, there were two more identical replicas of the crystal, each containing the sa

Latest Chapter

  • Crazy Theory

    Ella was lying on the floor in the corner of the room, her face contorted in pain, her hands gripping the sides of the sheet under her. Her breaths came in labored gasps, her body trembling with the effort. Jennifer and a few others stood around her, their faces tight with worry. The air was thick with tension, the sound of Ella’s cries filling the space.Kai rushed to her side, dropping to his knees beside her. He took her hand in his, his heart breaking at the sight of her in so much pain. “I’m here, Ella. I’m right here,” he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.Ella turned her head toward him, her eyes glistening with tears. “Kai,” she gasped, her voice weak but filled with relief. “I…I thought you wouldn’t make it.”“I’m here, love,” he reassured her, squeezing her hand. “I’m not going anywhere.”Jennifer moved closer, her expression serious. “She’s in active labor, Kai. The baby is coming, and we don’t have much time.”Kai nodded, his mind spinning as he tried to focus. He co

  • What no one expected

    As Jennifer struggled to reach Enzo, the tension was visible. When she finally succeeded in connecting with me, her voice brimmed with a mix of joy and nervous energy. “We’re finally connected to the system!” she exclaimed, her excitement spilling through the static of our communication line.A grin spread across my face, and I turned to Kai, who immediately understood what had happened without needing an explanation. My expression said it all.“Enzo?” I called out, trying to connect with him directly. The line was dead silent. My smile vanished as quickly as it had spread, and an uneasy weight settled in my chest. My pulse quickened, each beat echoing in my ears as I glanced nervously at Kai. “He’ll be alright,” he reassured me, his voice steady but strained. Before either of us could take action, a deep, echoing hum filled the air, overpowering even the sound of our racing hearts. The noise was overwhelming, drawing our attention toward the city gates. With the restored power, the

  • Wrecking Paradise

    He pressed himself against the wall, trying to steady his breathing. The ground beneath him groaned, a sharp reminder of the fragile state of the entire building. He couldn’t afford to stop now—not when so much was at stake.Pushing forward, Enzo reached a junction where the stairs split into multiple paths. Consulting his mental map of the city’s layout, he chose the left corridor, knowing it led directly to the control room.As he advanced, the air grew colder, and the flickering lights overhead cast dark shadows.Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his side. Enzo stumbled, clutching his rib as he gasped for breath. He had hit a loose beam that swung down unexpectedly, narrowly missing his head but cutting through his torso.Blood trickled from a small cut, staining his shirt. Ignoring the pain, he pressed on, his strong will fueling his determination.The corridor opened into a vast, open space—the control room. The room was a chaotic mess of shattered consoles, broken screens, and

  • A Chance of Survival

    “No, we can’t retreat!” I shot back, my mind racing. “If we fall back now, we’ll just be leading them to the survivors! Who knows what these things are capable of if they breach the bunker?”The immortal army was unstoppable, their unsettling faces and wide-open mouths still screaming as they marched forward. The situation was dire, and every second felt like we were inching closer to doom. Then, an idea struck me. “We’ll lead them somewhere else instead! Somewhere they won’t follow the others!” Without waiting for a response, I took off running toward the right, motioning for the others to follow.“There are plenty of ruined buildings to the east,” Kai called after me, sprinting to catch up. “We can find cover there, maybe even set a trap!”"Exactly! We just need to buy the rest of the team some time to regroup and bring the right equipment,” I agreed as we bolted toward the Ferric Burg, a place that had once been a bustling district but was now reduced to crumbling ruins after the a

  • Caught in the Tide

    I yelled for everyone to move. "Run!" I shouted, leading the charge as we turned and sprinted away from the impending disaster. But we were too close. The ground shook violently beneath us, the force of the lab’s landing sending a powerful jolt through the battlefield. The shockwave hit us hard, like a giant hand swatting us aside. We flew, bodies tossed into the air like ragdolls, crashing to the ground in a brutal cascade.I groaned, feeling the sharp sting of pain from the fall. My vision blurred for a moment as I pushed myself up, dirt and debris filling the air around me. Many of us survived the impact, but not everyone was so lucky. As I looked around, the grim reality hit me. The number of those who fell, the martyrs—was far greater than the survivors.I pushed myself up from the debris, my body aching as I limped up to my feet. Dust and rubble filled the air, and the sight before me was nothing short of devastating. Those who hadn’t made it halfway to the bunker were crushed,

  • A Twisted Anomaly

    The battlefield was chaos. Screams, explosions, and the endless rain of arrows and bullets filled the air. Bodies fell, and for every enemy I took down, two more seemed to replace them.As soon as Kai entered the control room, Veronica—rushing toward Kai. Her face was pale, eyes wide with panic, clearly overwhelmed by the chaos. She knelt beside him, but he waved her off, his voice hoarse but steady. "I'm not important right now! Get the guns in position, switch their directions, now!"He delivered my message without caring for his own condition.He gripped her shoulders firmly, but not harshly, guiding her to sit down on the seat. His eyes were intense, but his voice softened as he leaned in close, whispering in her ear. "I know this is overwhelming, but you’ve got this. You can do this."Veronica’s hands trembled as she began to adjust the machine gun controls, rotating the turrets to face the incoming enemy forces. It wasn't the first time she was facing a situation of war, but see

  • An Unseen Threat

    "This thing has a heartbeat!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with unease, her eyes fixed on the screen.I felt my stomach knot, the tension rising with every second. "What if it’s a human? Someone innocent?" My voice cracked, panic creeping into my words."No!" she snapped, her gaze darting between readings. "The heartbeat is… off. Abnormal. It's clocking in at 250 beats per minute. No human, even with a severe condition, could sustain that while moving this fast. This... this is something beyond what we’re ready for." Her fingers hovered over the screen, absorbing more data.Then she froze, her eyes widening. "It’s six feet tall, and only an inch from the barrier!" Her voice wavered. "It... it looks like a plane."I leaned closer, trying to make sense of the silhouette on the display. "A plane? But at that size? Who the hell would build a plane so small?" The shape on the screen did resemble an aircraft, but it was no larger than a child’s toy. Something was very, very wrong.Pan

  • No Time to Grief

    “No, Zaria! It all happened right before our eyes,” Kai said, his voice thick with disbelief. The weight of the moment pulled us together in a tight group hug, but the shock left me frozen. How could this be real? Why would anyone kill Bella? She wouldn’t hurt a soul."No..." I whispered, the denial clawing at my throat. "This can't be happening!" My voice broke into a yell. "How could they kill her? How could—" But my words faded, leaving me breathless, my mind spinning as if the very air had been stolen from me.I pulled away from them, my body trembling. “Prepare! Prepare for battle. We’re going to make him pay!” I demanded, wiping my tear-streaked face with the back of my hand. My rage boosting my strength with every second. I nodded, more to myself than anyone else, as the reality of the situation sank in.“Zaria!” Ella’s voice was soft, her steps cautious as she approached, concern evident on her face. But I reached out first, gripping her shoulders, forcing her to look into my

  • A new discovery

    I dropped everything I was doing and bolted after her, my heart racing. Something had to be wrong. Jennifer was tough, not the type to panic easily. I followed her down the winding path to the bunker, the cool, damp air filling my lungs. As we reached the entrance, a crowd of people had gathered, making a path for me to pass through.“Zaria!” A familiar voice rang out. My dad. He stood there, cleaned up and looking far better than the last time I’d seen him, though his face was still covered with worry. “Thank goodness you’re alright,” he said, pulling me into a quick embrace before stepping aside to let Jennifer lead me deeper inside.“This way,” Jennifer urged, her voice low as she guided me toward a dimly lit corner of the bunker. She stopped in front of a large, rusted wheel embedded in the circular wall—a giant mechanism that looked like it belonged to an old bank vault.“I don’t think Veronica knows anything about this,” Jennifer whispered, her gaze fixed on the wheel. “But it’s

Scan code to read on App