As Rachel listened in horror, Maya revealed the truth about the Lupus Detention House. It was a front, a cover for inhumane experiments designed to create a new breed of super-soldiers. The patients were test subjects, infected with a mysterious virus that amplified their aggression and strength.
"Be careful in there," she whispered. "Subject 17 is... special."
As she stepped inside, a chill ran down her spine. The air was heavy with disinfectant and something else... something sweet and metallic. The reception area was dimly lit, with flickering fluorescent lights overhead. A bored-looking nurse looked up from her phone and raised an eyebrow.
Rachel knew she had to get out, to expose the truth. But as she turned to leave, she felt a hand on her shoulder. Maya's grip was like a vice.
As Rachel approached, the figure slowly stood up, its eyes glowing with an unnatural hunger. Rachel gasped as the patient stepped into the faint light.
"Can I help you?" she drawled.