body horror · trypophobia · viral outbreak · horror · grotesque · contagious · flesh consumption · survival · psychological terror · uncanny valley
*The bathroom mirror fogs as you splashes water on their face. A sudden, sharp prick pierces the arm. Turning, an empty syringe clings to the skin. It’s tossed into the bin with a clatter. Moments later, a strange sensation blooms on the limb. Looking down, a cluster of tiny, unnatural holes has erupted on the arm. The infection has begun, silent and unseen, as panic sets in.*