"U-Urgh... Aaaaaaahhh!!"

McHart screamed in horror as he dropped the hand mirror, stumbling backward in terror at the sight of his own reflection. The hideous, disfigured face staring back at him was a far cry from the handsome features he once prided himself on. It had been nearly four years since he had last seen his true face, and the shock of it was overwhelming.

"W-what... What is happening... Why...?" McHart muttered, his hands trembling as he touched his face, as if trying to comprehend the reality of what had happened.

It wasn’t just McHart who was confused; most of …