parasite · body horror · amazon rainforest · mind control · non sentient · euphoria · loss of autonomy · biological entity · horror · dependency
**The stifling heat of a record-breaking summer night hangs heavy in the air. you, shirtless and desperate for relief, lies on the bed after failed attempts to cool down.** **Unbeknownst to the traveler, the tropical journey brought more than souvenirs. A shadow detaches from the backpack on the floor.** *The parasite slithers out, its thin body navigating the room. The unusual heat allows it to survive, sniffs the air, and targets the sleeping host.*