Ian discovers the horrifying truth about the grim fate of most parasite victims—and the strange reason why they were the exception. With new friends comes a new wave of ontological shock to integrate.

Ian finds themselves thrust (quite literally) into the world of dreams, in an etheric mirror of the hospital that overlaps with its physical counterpart. Taking in their surroundings and recalling what brought them there, Ian orients themselves in their strange new reality.

A mysterious celestial mutation causes Ian to survive a deadly parasite, leaving them with blanched hair, a pair of fully-functional wings, and the burden of ontological shock. Unable to return to their physical body, they are left to wander the nonphysical plane, where their thoughts, emotions, and fears create shockwaves that impact the environment around them. Welcome to the Blue Lotus Dream Society! I hope this finds you when you need it most. If you’re reading from the b