When Darkness Chose Him

When Aira returned to the PG after the exorcism, her bond with Renzo grew deeper. They spent long hours together—late-night talks, small walks, and quiet dates that made her heart feel full. She didn’t even realize when she started falling for him. But along with the sweetness, she began noticing strange changes in Renzo. Some days he turned completely silent, staring into space with a weird emptiness in his eyes. Other days he complained of sudden body pains, headaches, and a heavy tiredness that didn’t make sense. The scariest thing was what happened every time he went to the washroom—Aira often heard him scream. Not a normal scream, but a harsh, painful one that echoed through the walls like something was pulling it out of him. One night, it happened again. Renzo went inside, and within seconds Aira heard it—a loud, harsh scream that made her freeze in shock. It didn’t sound like Renzo at all; it sounded deeper, almost cruel. Her heart pounded as she stood outside the door, unsure whether to open it. When Renzo finally came out, his eyes were red, his face pale, and he looked completely exhausted. Without a word, he went straight to bed and collapsed as if all his energy had been ripped away. Watching him breathe heavily in his sleep, Aira felt a cold fear rise inside her—whatever was haunting Renzo… was getting stronger.