It's Hiding Inside My Body

Recently, Ming Ci noticed a mole growing on his collarbone. It was crimson and round, like a drop of blood splashed onto snow-white skin. · At first, he didn't pay it any mind, though he couldn't help taking an extra look whenever he passed a mirror. But after a while, the red mole started growing. It was like a pool of blood flowing and spreading downward, about to cover his entire chest. Ming Ci thought he should get it checked out. The night before he planned to go to the hospital, he got up and passed a mirror. Without thinking, he glanced at it. The crimson mark was gone. Ming Ci went to the mirror and carefully examined his collarbone and chest. His skin was clean and fair. Relieved, he was about to turn off the light when he caught sight of a blurry figure behind him. · “Ming Ci...” It slowly drew closer, its soft, fleshy body stretching out like intertwined red cords closing around him. “Don't... abandon me... We have to... be together forever.” Its damp, hot breath wrapped around his trembling skin as it whispered. The red mole on his collarbone eventually grew into a bizarre crimson monster that clung to him day and night. · [Reader's guide] * Nonhuman entity, mildly cosmic horror, mildly scary, a little strange. * Happy ending. No more spoilers. Theme: Break free from life's constraints and find growth and true love.