"Adrian..."

I could hear my name being called, somewhere far away.

The voice, distant yet persistent, continued to echo in my mind. "Adrian..." It felt like a whisper from the shadows, a haunting refrain that refused to release its grip on my consciousness.

Cold white hands were grabbing me by my neck, pulling me up from the depths of my memories, waking me up.

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Adrian sat across from Dr. Nina, he looked as he just woke up from a dream. There was a light flickering from the small desk lamp, casting a dim glow, he couldn't remember when did someone turn it on.

Dr. Nina, her expression thoughtful, spoke first, breaking the silence that seemed to envelop them.

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"Adrian, these memories of yours have been quite intense. The things you've shared, the mysteries surrounding your town, and the darkness that has seeped into your life - it is a lot to process. Do you need a minute or two to rest?"

Adrian nodded. "Yeah, it has been a rollercoaster. I never expected my summer to turn into something like this. I am surprised I remember half of the things I said."

She leaned back in her chair, her gaze focused. "You and your friends, Leigh and Theo, have stumbled upon something that goes beyond the ordinary. The Crow, Isaac - it is like you are all caught in the middle of a much larger, darker story."

"Tell me about it," Adrian mumbled, running a hand though his hair.

Dr. Nina continued, "Your visions, the nightmares that seem to blend with reality - they are not typical experiences. It is as if you've tapped into something beyond the surface of this town."

Adrian sighed, feeling the weight of the unknown pressing down on him. "I just wanted answers, and still do. I want to understand what is happening and why. I want to remember."

She nodded empathetically. "And we'll work through it, Adrian. But sometimes, understanding comes with its own set of challenges. We need to be prepared for whatever we might uncover."

The journey ahead seemed daunting, yet the need to unravel the mysteries kept pushing Adrian forward.