Blossom's Lullaby (Retold)

I've always been drawn to the mysterious and the unknown that roams this very planet for as long as I live. It was that insatiable curiosity that led me to an abandoned hospital on the outskirts of town one gloomy, overcast afternoon. The place was like something out of a horror movie, with shattered windows and crumbling walls that echoed with the whispers of a forgotten past. 
As I cautiously explored the decaying building, my heart raced with a mixture of fear and excitement. The place had been abandoned for years, and its history was shrouded in darkness. It was the perfect setting for someone like me, always seeking adventure and discovery. While rummaging through a pile of discarded medical equipment, I stumbled upon a small, unassuming bottle. It was made of dark glass and covered in layers of dust. I carefully wiped it clean, revealing a label that had faded with time. The label read "Experimental Medication - Property of Saint Mary's Hospital." 
My heart raced as I considered the possibilities. What kind of experiments had taken place here? What secrets did this bottle hold? With trembling hands, I unscrewed the lid and discovered a handful of small, nondescript pills inside. They were unlike anything I had ever seen before. The mysterious aura surrounding this find only heightened my curiosity, and I couldn't resist the temptation to take them home and find out more. I carefully pocketed the bottle, my mind racing with questions and possibilities. As I made my way out of the abandoned hospital, I couldn't help but wonder what effects these pills might have, and what secrets they held. Little did I know that my decision to take them home would lead me down a path I could never have anticipated, a journey into the unknown that would challenge everything I thought I knew about the world.
Day 1:
Today was the day. I couldn't resist the temptation any longer, and I decided to try one of those mysterious pills I found in the abandoned hospital. I've spent hours researching, but I couldn't find any information about what these pills might be. So, with a mix of apprehension and excitement, I decided to take the plunge. I've prepared for this moment as much as one can prepare for the unknown. I'm alone in my cozy little apartment, with all the necessary precautions in place. I've let a friend know what I'm doing, just in case, and I have a timer set to remind me to jot down my experiences. 
12:02 PM: I carefully opened the bottle, took out one pill, and hesitated for a moment. The pill was small, white, and unmarked, making it impossible to guess what it contained. With a deep breath, I swallowed it down, my heart pounding as I did. 
12:15 PM: So far, nothing. No strange sensations, no unusual side effects. It's as if I've taken a harmless placebo. Perhaps I've been overly cautious and overly skeptical about these pills. Maybe they were just some mundane medication after all. 
12:33 PM: The hours tick by, and still, nothing unusual has happened. I'm starting to feel a bit disappointed. I had hoped for some mind-bending experience or a glimpse into a hidden world, but instead, I'm left feeling rather ordinary. 
12:47 PM: Suddenly, a wave of dizziness washes over me, and the room seems to blur at the edges. I'm struggling to maintain focus, and my heart rate quickens. I decide to lie down, thinking it might pass. 
1:00 PM: As I lay on the couch, something extraordinary begins to happen. The room starts to warp and shift, as if reality itself is bending around me. Colors become more vivid, and I feel a profound sense of euphoria wash over me. I'm not sure if this is a side effect or the intended outcome, but it's unlike anything I've ever experienced. 
1:15 PM: The sensation of time and space continues to fluctuate. I'm now seeing nothing but darkness and a lonely and shabby piano no further than about a yard away from me. I also realized that I’m dressed like a 5 year old girl, a girl in a red dress with a black silky stripe sewed on through the middle, long pantyhose socks in black slip ons and a red bow on. I can also see myself having orange hair instead of my dark brown hair and I seem to have lost my glasses but I can see crystal clear now and my skin lacked any freckles and was as clean as the kitchen sink. I went over to the piano and stopped dead in my tracks when I heard it play a note. A random note while no one was around. And then it started to play a melody that I swear sounded familiar, though I can’t put my finger on it.
4:00 PM: Several hours have passed, and the effects are beginning to wane. The room is slowly returning to normal, and my thoughts are regaining their coherence though now the only thing that’s changed is that I’m still in the dress I had in my hallucination and I still lacked my glasses which I come to find out that they were on the table beside me instead of being on my face. What a strange, mesmerizing journey it has been. I'm not sure what these pills are, but I'm determined to explore their effects further and I’m going to write that melody down before I forget it, but first, I'll need to give my body some time to recover before trying another pill. I will say that this first experience has left me with a profound sense of wonder and curiosity. What other secrets might these pills unlock? Where do I recognize that lullaby from? Why can’t I take off this dress?
Day 2: 
I still can’t take the dress off from yesterday so I ended up sleeping in it all night, I tell you what, it bugged the hell out of me but it was not on my mind for long. The allure of the mysterious pills from the abandoned hospital was too strong, and I found myself reaching for another one. After yesterday's experience, I was eager to see what else these pills might reveal. I've taken all the necessary precautions once more, alone in my apartment. This time, I've prepared myself mentally for the possible strange effects that might come with the pill. My curiosity knows no bounds. 
11:45 AM: I swallow the pill, just like the first time. I sit on my couch, waiting, with a sense of anticipation tingling in my bones. 
12:03 PM: At first, it seems like nothing is happening. I'm beginning to think that maybe yesterday's experience was a fluke, a one-time occurrence. Just as I start to feel a bit disappointed, something extraordinary begins to unfold. 
12:21 PM: The room around me starts to shift and transform, as if I'm in a different reality. The colors become vibrant, and the atmosphere feels charged with energy. It's like I'm in a dream, and I can't quite grasp the boundaries of reality. 
1:00 PM: As I gaze around the dark void, I notice a figure taking shape in the corner. It's a little cartoonish girl, dressed in a red dress with a black strap cinched around her waist. She's wearing long pantyhose socks, and on her tiny feet, she has black slip-ons with a bow on top. Her ginger hair frames her face in a cascade of fiery curls. In other words, she was wearing the same dress I was wearing.
1:15 PM: The little girl, who seems to be made of energy or light, played the same damn melody from last time on that piano. She didn’t say anything, but her presence is enchanting. I can't help but smile and just listen as I walk slowly closer to get a better look.
2:30 PM: The little girl continues to play further into the melody I didn’t seem to hear last time. I have no other words but to say that I was in awe. I got closer to her and I reached out my hand to touch her shoulder. I can see that she had no hands or feets, rice filled sock looking arms and legs. She then turned around quickly with the front of her dress and her face was soaked in blood. I saw the girl’s eyes and it put me off guard, it was too huge for her abnormally round oval head with her pupils right at me as she wrapped her handless arms around me. 
I woke up with a fright, still in the dress that I couldn’t take off and I found myself soaked in cold sweat with the marks around my neck, the same marks left by that weird looking girl… At this point, I'm not sure if she was a hallucination, a manifestation of my own mind, or something more mysterious. But one thing is certain: this journey was unlike anything I've ever experienced. As I come down from the effects of the pill, I'm left with a deep sense of curiosity and a burning desire to continue exploring the secrets hidden within these mysterious pills. Not only that, I felt extremely sick to my stomach which I can only assume was the pills I consumed and I have work tomorrow, they don’t need to know about my investigation with the pills I have in my house. I don’t actually know if they’re legitimately licensed or not. 
I picked up my phone and called my work and I was about to tell them that I was going to call in sick for tomorrow, when I heard my boss say, “I’m sorry, who is this?”. How does my boss not recognize my name on my phone, he knows me by heart… Now that I’m thinking about it, I’ve completely lost my memory of my name. I hung up and looked around my house in search of finding any evidence of my name, none was found. I’ve even called my parents and family members, not even they recognized me. I’ve lost my job and my loved ones and because of my actions, there isn’t going back. Somethings up and I have no other choice but to digress. I still wonder, why was she soaked in blood?
Day 3:
Another day, another dive into the enigmatic world of the pills from the abandoned hospital. After the astounding experiences of the past two days. The allure of the unknown and the chance to interact with the mysterious little girl figure in the red dress was just too tempting. As always, I'm alone in my apartment, with everything set up. I’m done with my life, and I don’t have anything to lose. I want to see what happens when I consume the entire bottle in one sitting?
11:05 AM: Every pill in the bottle has been swallowed, and I settle into my couch, waiting for the effects to take hold. The room is filled with an anticipatory silence. 
11:30 AM: The familiar transformation begins, and my surroundings start to warp and shift. Colors become more vibrant, and I feel myself slipping into a surreal dreamlike state. The little cartoonish but bloody girl appears once more, in the same dress as before, but this time was different. She approaches me with a sense of urgency in her bright eyes. She speaks to me, her voice gentle and melodic, as if it's carried on the breeze. “Hello…” the girl said to me, flaunting her messy hair and a knife in her other hand. At first, I was tempted to resist but I don’t know what else to do. I've basically lost everything, what else is there for me to lose, other than my life… I guess the girl must’ve noticed my facial expression because she then replied, “You know, I can make you feel better if you give me a big smile.” Whatever the hell she meant is beyond my knowledge. I asked her what she meant by that, the only thing she gave me was a long silence. “Why don’t you take this knife right here and I’ll show you?” she replied once more. “Take it, I promise I won’t hurt you.” “Before I do, who are you and do you remember my name?” I asked. She grinned, a quiet chilling one for a girl her age. “Oh Blossom, you already know who you are, I know a Blossom when I see one.” Then she handed me the knife and I felt some kind of energy rush through my body, whatever it was, it woke me up from my trance… Something seems off... I'm experiencing something I've never felt before, and my body feels heated. I feel more content than I did before. I cut myself by accident with this knife I'm holding, and it feels really satisfying and exciting. I adore how snug it feels and how the soothing song that keeps playing in my head makes me even more cozy. This song is what I want everyone to listen to; maybe it will make them feel cozy, maybe I should make them feel cozy, everyone needs to feel cozy, maybe the people across the street would like to be the first…
This story was originally made by: (Unknown) and was inspired by Tobical Studios