Mind Trip by Peter Servidio
Author:Peter Servidio [Servidio, Peter]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-07-23T23:00:00+00:00
Chapter 8
Michael Dane stood at the entrance of a dark cave, the mouth yawning like a monstrous chasm before him. He could feel the cold air brushing against his face, carrying with it the damp, earthy scent of the cavernous depths that awaited him. It was here, in this place of shadows and fear, that he would come face-to-face with the heart of his ordeal.
"Michael," he whispered to himself, "you've come so far, don't let this cave break you." His voice bounced off the slick walls, echoing back to him as if mocking his resolve.
He raised his hand, concentrating on a small pebble at his feet. In an instant, it levitated, hovering just above the ground. Michael had been able to move objects with his mind since childhood. It was a giftâor perhaps a curseâthat had defined much of his life. But now, more than ever, he knew he needed to harness his telekinetic powers to conquer the darkness that lay ahead.
"Remember," he said, his voice barely audible, "this is what you were born to do."
His heart pounded in his chest, the rhythmic thud pounding in his ears. Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward into the abyss, the weight of the unknown bearing down upon him. As he ventured further into the cave, his footsteps echoed through the cavern, each step amplifying his dread.
"Focus, Michael," he urged himself, feeling the oppressive darkness enveloping him. He fought back the rising panic, reminding himself of the countless hours spent honing his abilities, pushing through the mental barriers that had once held him captive.
"Your powers are your strength," he whispered, gathering his determination like a cloak around him. "And you will not let them be your downfall."
The darkness seemed to close in on him, but Michael refused to falter. He knew this was the moment when everything would change, and he had to face it head-on with every ounce of courage he could muster.
"Let the darkness come," he said defiantly. "I am ready."
***
The further Michael ventured into the cave, the more he sensed a shift in the airâa tangible heaviness that seemed to seep into his very bones. It was as if he were wading through a murky pool of emotions, each one clinging to him like a wet shroud.
"Your powers are connected to more than just the physical world," he murmured into the darkness, realization dawning. "They're connected to the traumas of those around you."
He felt the weight of this revelation pressing down on him, threatening to crush him under its magnitude. His abilities had always been an extension of himself, a part of him since he discovered them. But now, as he delved deeper into the abyss, he understood how interconnected they were with the emotional turmoil of those who were part of his story.
"Is this why I'm here?" he asked aloud, his voice echoing through the cavern. "To face not only my own darkness but the pain and suffering of those I love?"
Michael paused, taking a moment to gather his composure.
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