Anomaly

Author: Rowen

Chapter 104 – Interludio – A little chat

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(So I wasn’t just hearing things...) Emily thought, her gaze fixed on the scattered papers covering the table. These were documents from the recent mission involving the
— or, more precisely, reports detailing the events.
One particular report immediately caught her attention. Something had been highlighted in bold, standing out on the page as if demanding to be noticed. "Ability to communicate mentally, though in a limited way" The words imprinted themselves in her mind, as if carrying a deeper meaning yet to be unraveled.
That made Emily reflect on the last time she had encountered the little anomaly. That strangely sweet, almost adorable voice that had echoed in her mind—had it really been hers? Emily couldn’t say for sure, but something inside her told her that voice hadn’t emerged at that precise moment without reason. She couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something more behind it, something she hadn’t yet fully grasped.
"Guess I’ll have to see for myself" Emily murmured, her eyes still fixed on the report, as if every word held a mystery waiting to be solved.
Her expression revealed intense focus, and the slight furrow of her brows hinted at the growing tension as she analyzed the data with near-obsessive precision.
Of course, the anomaly’s surprising ability to speak wasn’t the only thing that had caught Emily’s attention. More than that, the anomaly’s performance during the mission had been nothing short of flawless.
Not only had she helped resolve the situation decisively, but she had also rescued every single team member when they were in danger—acting purely of her own volition.
Although Emily was already aware of this, there was something comforting about seeing it firsthand. It almost felt like witnessing the best of the anomaly’s nature.
Somehow, it warmed her from the inside, like an older sister bursting with pride over her little sister acing a test.
It was a sweet, protective feeling, as if, in some way, the anomaly had become more than just an ally—she had become a familiar presence.
The next moment, Emily rose from her chair with quiet grace and walked toward the door, her firm, steady steps echoing through the room. Her gaze, sharp and curious, locked onto the path ahead, her mind racing as she absorbed every detail around her.
Within seconds, she was making her way through the facility’s long corridors, the rhythmic sound of her footsteps blending into the hushed atmosphere. Every few moments, scientists and guards crossed her path, offering brief nods or formal greetings.
Emily returned their gestures with a small acknowledgment, long accustomed to this routine—one that had been established well before her rise to Director of Operations.
Her steps carried her to an elevator that would take her to the deeper levels of the facility, where two small yet incredibly mysterious and dangerous anomalies resided in relative peace.
Despite their containment in one of the lower floors, the environment had become noticeably safer since the arrival of a certain anomaly. For those who spent most of their time there, the place had become... mentally easier to endure.
That was because, ever since this new anomaly had shown up, the others on that floor had displayed an unexpected calmness.
The reason behind this change, however, remained an enigma—a mystery yet to be solved.
Of course, no one else could have known that a small, friendly being—cloaked almost entirely in white—had paid a visit to her neighbors, securing their mysterious promises.
Well... that was a story for another time. Emily snapped back to the present as the elevator doors slid open, revealing another long, brightly lit corridor. Her once-hesitant steps grew more resolute as she approached a specific containment room.
Every movement reflected her growing determination. Stopping before the door, she took a deep breath, gathering a final surge of confidence. Extending a hand, she touched the device by the entrance. The faint sound of an unlocking mechanism hummed through the air, and the door slid open soundlessly, inviting her inside.
The room beyond was entirely different from the sterile halls outside. Emily’s eyes scanned her surroundings, taking in the scene in an instant: dolls of every shape and color scattered across the floor, along with toys and objects that spoke of childhood memories.
Yet what truly caught her attention were the two figures who resided there—enigmatic beings whose presence seemed almost at odds with the childlike setting around them. Near the only bed in the room—large enough to comfortably accommodate two people, even those who weren’t particularly small—two little figures were visible.
One of them locked eyes with Emily, its gaze filled with curiosity, while the other played with a few dolls that, strangely enough, seemed to be moving on their own, drifting lazily across the room. The sight exuded an air of mystery, as if this space held secrets only the two of them could understand.
Emily’s footsteps echoed with quiet confidence as she approached the figure seated on the bed. With each step, the being—silent and still—lifted its gaze, golden eyes reflecting the difference in height between them. As Emily drew closer, an unspoken tension filled the air. She stood before the
.
Yet, a subtle dilemma surfaced in her mind—she wasn’t sure how to proceed. The reports had mentioned that the
had initiated contact on her own. Should Emily wait as well? Or was there something specific she needed to do? Maybe she needed to get the anomaly’s attention...
A series of thoughts raced through her mind, only to vanish instantly when a soft, sweet, melodic voice—one that could be described with endless adjectives—echoed in her mind.
It was so serene, so gentle, that Emily almost lost herself in it, as if her very consciousness was slipping away.
(Emily)
It was so simple. Just her name. Nothing more. No grand revelations. No answers to the questions she had been searching for. And yet, somehow, something within her settled. It was as if a lifelong search had finally reached its conclusion. For a fleeting moment, she felt that every effort, every sleepless night, every uncertainty—it had all been worth it.
Emily felt at peace. A deep, indescribable peace, as though she had grasped a truth that transcended time itself. For a brief second, she regained her senses. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and her previously pale cheeks warmed with color as the absurdity of her own reaction dawned on her.
She had been dazed like an idiot—without even realizing she had been staring, slack-jawed. The small anomaly’s golden eyes blinked at her, reflecting a quiet confusion that only deepened Emily’s embarrassment.
Each golden fleck in those eyes felt like it was piercing straight into her soul, amplifying the discomfort. At that moment, a single thought crossed Emily’s mind, clear and undeniable.
(This is dangerous... Her voice... it’s far more divine... no, I mean, soft... dangerous—than we ever imagined)
Spinning on her heels, Emily turned away abruptly, heading straight for the exit, her heart pounding with every step. She needed to make an announcement soon—warning everyone to be cautious if the
attempted telepathic contact.
If she had nearly lost control just from hearing her voice, she didn’t even want to imagine what could happen to others, whose minds were far more fragile than hers. The fear of a deeper mental influence made her pause, realizing that this wasn’t just about physical security—it was about protecting the very minds of those around her.
Emily’s steps only ceased once she reached the door. Behind her, a small figure watched in silence, golden eyes blinking softly as she tilted her head to the side. Her expression was even more confused than before, as if trying to make sense of what had just happened. A single thought crossed her mind.
(Emily... Why the hell did she even come here in the first place?)
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Chapter List

Chapter 1 – First Contact [1]
Chapter 2 – First Contact [2]
Chapter 3 – First Contact [3]
Announcement!
Chapter 4 – First Contact [4]
Chapter 5 – First Contact [5]
Chapter 6 – First Contact [6]
Chapter 7 – Outbreak [1]
Chapter 8 – Outbreak [2]
Chapter 9 – Outbreak [3]
Chapter 10 – Outbreak [4]
Chapter 11 – Outbreak [5]
Chapter 12 – Outbreak [6]
Chapter 13 – Adaptation period [1]
Chapter 14 – Adaptation period [2]
Chapter 15 – Adaptation period [3]
Chapter 16 – Adaptation period [4]
Chapter 17 – Adaptation period [5]
Chapter 18 – Threat from the shadows [1]
Chapter 19 – Threat from the shadows [2]
Chapter 20 – Threat from the shadows [3]
Chapter 21 – Threat from the shadows [4]
Chapter 22 – Threat from the shadows [5]
Chapter 23 – Threat from the shadows [6]
Chapter 24 – Threat from the shadows [7]
Chapter 25 – The director’s visit [1]
Chapter 26 – The director’s visit [2]
Chapter 27 – The director’s visit [3]
Chapter 28 – The director’s visit [4]
Chapter 29 – The director’s visit [5]
Chapter 30 – The director’s visit [6]
Chapter 31 – Conducting experiments [1]
Chapter 32 – Conducting experiments [2]
Chapter 33 – Conducting experiments [3]
Chapter 34 – Conducting experiments [4]
Chapter 35 – Conducting experiments [5]
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Chapter 36 – Conducting experiments [6]
Chapter 37 – Conducting experiments [7]
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Chapter 38 – Conducting experiments [8]
Chapter 39 – Conducting experiments [9]
Chapter 40 – Conducting experiments [10]
Chapter 41 – Black Lake [1]
Chapter 42 – Black Lake [2]
Chapter 43 – Black Lake [3]
Chapter 44 – Black Lake [4]
Chapter 45 – Black Lake [5]
Chapter 46 – Black Lake [6]
Chapter 47 – Black Lake [7]
Chapter 48 – Black Lake [8]
Chapter 49 – Black Lake [9]
Chapter 50 – Black Lake [10]
Chapter 51 – Black Lake [11]
Creation of the Discord server
Chapter 52 – Black Lake [12]
Chapter 53 – Black Lake [13]
Chapter 54 – Black Lake [14]
Chapter 55 – Black Lake [15]
Chapter 56 – Black Lake [16]
Chapter 57 – Black Lake [17]
Chapter 58 – Black Lake [18]
Chapter 59 – The call [1]
Chapter 60 – The call [2]
Chapter 61 – The call [3]
Chapter 62 – The call [4]
Chapter 63 – The call [5]
Chapter 64 – The call [6]
Chapter 65 – The call [7]
Chapter 66 – The call [8]
Chapter 67 – The call [9]
Chapter 68 – The call [10]
Chapter 69 – The call [11]
Chapter 70 – The call [12]
Quick update
Chapter 71 – The call [13]
Chapter 72 – The call [14]
Chapter 73 – The call [15]
Chapter 74 – The call [16]
Chapter 75 – The call [17]
Chapter 76 – The call [18]
Chapter 77 – The call [19]
Chapter 78 – The call [20]
Chapter 79 – The call [21]
Chapter 80 – The call [22]
Chapter 81 – The call [23]
Chapter 82 – The call [24]
Chapter 83 – The call [25]
Chapter 84 – The call [26]
Chapter 85 – Storm [1]
Chapter 86 – Storm [2]
Chapter 87 – Storm [3]
Chapter 88 – Storm [4]
Chapter 89 – Storm [5]
Chapter 90 – Storm [6]
Chapter 91 – Storm [7]
Chapter 92 – Storm [8]
Chapter 93 – Storm [9]
Chapter 94 – Storm [10]
Chapter 95 – Storm [11]
Chapter 96 – Storm [12]
Chapter 97 – Storm [13]
Chapter 98 – Storm [14]
Chapter 99 – Storm [15]
Chapter 100 – Storm [16]
Chapter 101 – Storm [17]
Chapter 102 – Storm [18]
Chapter 103 – Storm [19]
Chapter 104 – Interludio – A little chat
Chapter 105 – Something called Life [1]
Chapter 106 – Something called Life [2]
Chapter 107 – Something called Life [3]
Chapter 108 – Something called Life [4]
Chapter 109 – Something called Life [5]
Chapter 110 – Something called Life [6]
Chapter 111 – Something called Life [7]
Chapter 112 – Something called Life [8]
Chapter 113 – Something called Life [9]
Chapter 114 – Something called Life [10]
Chapter 115 – Something called Life [11]
Chapter 116 – Something called Life [12]
Chapter 117 – Something called Life [13]
Chapter 118 – Something called Life [14]
Anomaly
Chapter 119 – Something called Life [15]
Chapter 120 – Something called Life [16]
Chapter 121 – Something called Life [17]
Chapter 122 – Something called Life [18]
Chapter 123 – Something called Life [19]
Chapter 124 – Something called Life [20]
Chapter 125 – Something called Life [21]
Chapter 126 – Something called Life [22]
Chapter 127 – Something called Life [23]
Chapter 128 – Something called Life [24]
Chapter 129 – Something called Life [25]
Chapter 130 – Something called Life [26]
Chapter 131 – Something called Life [27]
Chapter 132 – Something called Life [28]
Chapter 133 – Something called Life [29]
Chapter 134 – Something called Life [30]
Chapter 135 – interlude – Hidden intentions
Chapter 136 – Inside the mist [1]
Chapter 137 – Inside the mist [2]
Chapter 138 – Inside the mist [3]
Chapter 139 – Inside the mist [4]
Chapter 140 – Inside the mist [5]
Chapter 141 – Inside the mist [6]
Chapter 142 – Inside the mist [7]
Chapter 143 – Inside the mist [8]
Chapter 144 – Inside the mist [9]
Chapter 145 – Inside the mist [10]
Chapter 146 – Inside the mist [11]
Chapter 147 – Inside the mist [12]
Chapter 148 – Inside the mist [13]
SPECIAL PROMOTION ON PATREON!
Chapter 149 – Inside the mist [14]
Chapter 150 – Inside the mist [15]
Chapter 151 – Inside the mist [16]
Chapter 152 – Inside the mist [17]
Chapter 153 – Inside the mist [18]
Chapter 154 – Inside the mist [19]
Chapter 155 – Inside the mist [20]
Chapter 156 – Inside the mist [21]
Chapter 157 – Inside the mist [22]
Chapter 158 – Inside the mist [23]
Chapter 159 – Inside the mist [24]
Chapter 160 – When logic escapes [1]
Chapter 161 – When logic escapes [2]
Chapter 162 – When logic escapes [3]
Chapter 163 – When logic escapes [4]
Chapter 164 – When logic escapes [5]
Chapter 165 – When logic escapes [6]
Chapter 166 – When logic escapes [7]
Chapter 167 – When logic escapes [8]
Chapter 168 – When logic escapes [9]
Chapter 169 – When logic escapes [10]
Chapter 170 – When logic escapes [11]
Chapter 171 – When logic escapes [12]
Chapter 172 – When logic escapes [13]
Chapter 173 – When logic escapes [14]
Chapter 174 – When logic escapes [15]
Chapter 175 – When logic escapes [16]
Chapter 176 – When logic escapes [17]
Chapter 177 – When logic escapes [18]
Chapter 178 – When logic escapes [19]
Chapter 179 – When logic escapes [20]
Chapter 180 – When logic escapes [21]
Chapter 181 – The Burden of Remembering [1]
Chapter 182 – The Burden of Remembering [2]
Chapter 183 – The Burden of Remembering [3]
Chapter 184 – The Burden of Remembering [4]
Chapter 185 – The Burden of Remembering [5]
Chapter 186 – The Burden of Remembering [6]
Chapter 187 – The Burden of Remembering [7]
Chapter 188 – The Burden of Remembering [8]
Chapter 189 – The Burden of Remembering [9]
Chapter 190 – The Burden of Remembering [10]
Chapter 191 – The Burden of Remembering [11]
Chapter 192 – The Burden of Remembering [12]
Chapter 193 – The Burden of Remembering [13]
Chapter 194 – The Burden of Remembering [14]
Chapter 195 – The Burden of Remembering [15]
Chapter 196 – The Burden of Remembering [16]
Chapter 197 – The Burden of Remembering [17]
Chapter 198 – The Burden of Remembering [18]
Chapter 199 – The Burden of Remembering [19]
Chapter 200 – The Burden of Remembering [20]
Chapter 201 – The Burden of Remembering [21]
Chapter 202 – The Burden of Remembering [22]
Chapter 203 – The Burden of Remembering [23]
Chapter 204 – The Burden of Remembering [24]
Chapter 205 – The Burden of Remembering [25]
Chapter 206 – The Burden of Remembering [26]
Chapter 207 – The Burden of Remembering [27]
Chapter 208 – The Burden of Remembering [28]
Chapter 209 – The Burden of Remembering [29]
Chapter 210 – The Burden of Remembering [30]
Chapter 211 – The Burden of Remembering [31]
Chapter 212 – The Burden of Remembering [32]
Chapter 213 – The Burden of Remembering [33]
Chapter 214 – The Burden of Remembering [34]
Chapter 215 – The Burden of Remembering [35]
Chapter 216 – The Burden of Remembering [36]
Chapter 217 – The Burden of Remembering [37]
Chapter 218 – The Burden of Remembering [38]
Chapter 219 – The entity of pride [1]
Chapter 220 – The entity of pride [2]
Chapter 221 – The entity of pride [3]
Chapter 222 – The entity of pride [4]
Chapter 223 – The entity of pride [5]
Chapter 224 – The entity of pride [6]
Chapter 225 – The entity of pride [7]
Chapter 226 – The entity of pride [8]
Chapter 227 – The entity of pride [9]
Chapter 228 – The entity of pride [10]
Chapter 229 – The entity of pride [11]
Chapter 230 – The entity of pride [12]
Chapter 231 – The entity of pride [13]
Chapter 232 – The entity of pride [14]
Chapter 233 – The entity of pride [15]
Chapter 234 – The entity of pride [16]
Chapter 235 – The entity of pride [17]
Chapter 236 – The entity of pride [18]
Chapter 237 – The entity of pride [19]
Chapter 238 – The entity of pride [20]
Chapter 239 – The entity of pride [21]
Chapter 240 – The entity of pride [22]
Chapter 241 – The entity of pride [23]
Chapter 242 – The entity of pride [24]
Chapter 243 – The entity of pride [25]
Chapter 244 – Timeless State [1]
Chapter 245 – Timeless State [2]
Chapter 246 – Timeless State [3]
Chapter 247 – Timeless State [4]
Chapter 248 – Timeless State [5]
Chapter 249 – Timeless State [6]
Chapter 250 – Timeless State [7]
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