In the heart of Flint, Michigan, lived a man named David. David was an ordinary man with an extraordinary obsession: the Internet. What began as a harmless pastime quickly spiraled into an all-consuming addiction. He spent every waking moment online, diving deeper into the endless abyss of information, social media, and conspiracy theories.


David’s friends and family noticed the change. He became reclusive, his once vibrant personality dulled by the glow of his computer screen. His job performance suffered, and his relationships deteriorated. But David didn’t care. The Internet was his world now, a place where he felt powerful and connected.


One night, while browsing a dark corner of the web, David stumbled upon a mysterious forum. The users spoke in cryptic messages, hinting at hidden knowledge and forbidden secrets. Intrigued, David delved deeper, his curiosity piqued by the promise of uncovering the truth.


Forum User: “Welcome, seeker. Are you ready to see the world as it truly is?”


David: “Yes. Show me everything.”


The forum users guided David through a series of increasingly bizarre and disturbing websites. He witnessed things that defied explanation, images and videos that haunted his dreams. But instead of turning away, David became more obsessed. He believed he was on the brink of discovering something monumental.


As the days turned into weeks, David’s mental state began to unravel. He stopped eating, sleeping, and caring for himself. His apartment became a dark, cluttered cave, illuminated only by the eerie glow of his computer screen. The whispers from the forum grew louder, more insistent.


Forum User: “The truth is near, David. You must go deeper.”


David’s mind was a tangled web of paranoia and delusion. He started to see patterns in the chaos, connections that only he could understand. He believed the Internet was speaking directly to him, guiding him towards a higher purpose.


One stormy night, as lightning flashed outside his window, David received a private message from an anonymous user.


Anonymous: “The final piece of the puzzle is here. Click the link.”


Without hesitation, David clicked the link. His screen went black, and a chilling voice filled the room.


Voice: “Welcome, David. You’ve come so far. Now, it’s time to see the truth.”


The screen flickered back to life, revealing a live feed of his own apartment. David’s heart pounded as he saw himself, sitting at his computer, staring back at the screen. The voice continued, growing more sinister.


Voice: “You’ve been chosen, David. The Internet is your master now.”


David tried to move, but his body was paralyzed. The screen showed his reflection standing up, moving towards him. Panic set in as he realized he was no longer in control. The reflection reached out, its eyes glowing with a malevolent light.


Voice: “You belong to us.”


David’s screams echoed through the empty apartment as the reflection merged with him, consuming his mind and soul. The computer screen went dark, leaving only the sound of the storm outside.


In the days that followed, David’s disappearance went unnoticed. His apartment remained untouched, a silent testament to his descent into madness. The forum continued to lure new victims, each one falling prey to the same sinister force that had claimed David.


And somewhere in the depths of the Internet, David’s reflection waited, ready to welcome the next seeker into the darkness.