Modified Box Set by Kat Stiles

Author:Kat Stiles [Stiles, Kat]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kat Stiles
Published: 2018-08-22T06:00:00+00:00

Modified Volume 4

Chapter 1

Little known fact #4: Getting “sedated” or pumped full of tranquilizers, leaves you with the WORST head-splitting migraine when you wake back up.

I found myself in a sparsely furnished white room that contained only a table with two chairs and a bed against the far wall. My head pounded like I had seven shots of synth, a 250 proof alcohol from the 20s. Stuff went down like acid but it did the trick, and fast. If you didn’t die from alcohol poisoning the following day, the pain from the hangover would make you wish you were dead.

There was a thick glass wall on my left from ceiling to floor. The whole setup seemed odd until I realized it was some kind of modern prison cell. I scanned the room for any exits and found two—a huge metal door on the glass wall with a high-tech lock, and a regular door on the opposite wall, adjacent to the bed. I slowly made my way to my feet and approached the metal door. Of course it wouldn’t budge, and looking at its elaborate locking mechanism, I knew I wasn’t getting out that way.

The other door led to a white bathroom, complete with a small shower stall. I splashed some cold water on my face at the sink to shake off the grogginess. How long was I out? Without a clock or view of the outside, it was impossible to tell.

Then, it really dawned on me. I’m a prisoner. Of Derek Barker, of all people. Why didn’t I make his brain go poof, like the others?

Oh yeah, Steve. And his little girl. I may not be a hero, but I’m no villain either. I couldn’t let him lose his daughter forever.

I patted my skin dry with a towel and as I exited the bathroom, I heard a voice.

“That is a very impressive power you have, my dear.”

Derek’s pompous voice filled the cell. I looked around but didn’t see him anywhere.

“As much as I enjoy your company, I’m afraid I can’t risk another… incident.”

“Fucking coward,” I muttered.

“Not cowardice, simply a reasonable precaution. I’ll be better prepared the next time we meet again in person.”

I wasn’t surprised that he could hear me. I held up both my middle fingers to confirm he could see me as well.

“Ah, I see you’re back to your old self.” He chuckled. “Feel free to take a shower, I’ve left a change of clothes in the bathroom cabinet.”

“Thanks, I feel so at home.” It unnerved me to only hear his voice. “So with all your fancy tech, audio is all you can manage?”

“Miss my face, do you?”

An image nearly the size of the far wall appeared, and Derek came into view. He sat behind his desk, wearing a different expensive suit. Daylight streamed in through the windows behind him.

Okay, so I was unconscious all night. Plausible, considering how many little darts they shot me with.

“Is that better, my dear?”

“Yes, thank you. Now I feel less silly flipping you off.

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