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Low-resolution logo of "National Emergency Response Agency." The logo flickers and buzzes as it fades out, revealing a grainy title card.
TITLE: VHS SAFETY GUIDE: HOW TO IDENTIFY AND DEFEND AGAINST HUSKS
(Soft, eerie music plays in the background. A cold, monotone voice begins to speak.)
Section 1: What Are Husks?
Husks are hostile, shape-shifting entities that mimic Mamono. Their goal: to infiltrate your home, disorient you, and ultimately replace you. Husks are extremely dangerous, and their presence must not be taken lightly.
- DO NOT ENGAGE.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE CONTACT.
- DO NOT TRUST YOUR EYES.
Husks are known for their ability to confuse, distort, and manipulate reality. If you suspect someone close to you has been replaced, stay calm and follow the steps provided.
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Section 2: Identifying a Husk
Husks are masters of disguise, but there are ways to detect them. Here are the Key Signs:
1. Subtle Physical Imperfections:
- Unusual facial features, misaligned eyes, or a too-wide smile.
- Limbs or necks that bend at unnatural angles.
- Unnatural jerks or snaps in what should otherwise be smooth movement.
2. Unnatural Behavior:
- Speech patterns that seem off or robotic.
- Strange pauses or incomplete sentences.
- Emotional responses that feel forced or overly exaggerated.
3. Memory Discrepancies:
- The person may reference events or conversations that never happened.
- They may suddenly forget key personal details about you or themselves.
- WARNING: They may attempt to gaslight you into believing you’re the one at fault.
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Section 3: What to Do if You Suspect a Husk
If you believe you are in the presence of a Husk, remain calm.
Panic will only aid their manipulation.
1. Do Not Acknowledge Them
- Avoid direct eye contact at all costs. Husks can hypnotize or influence you through prolonged staring.
- Keep conversations short. Do not give them any personal information.
2. Leave the Area Immediately
- If possible, exit the room or house without drawing attention. Husks thrive on isolated targets.
3. Contact Authorities Immediately
- Use the *designated emergency frequency* provided by your local agency.
- Do not attempt to fight, Husks are many times stronger than whatever form they may have.
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Section 4: When It's Too Late
If you cannot escape or are unsure if the person with you is a Husk, remember:
1. Trust Your Gut Instinct.
- If something feels "off," it probably is. Do not second-guess yourself.
2. Use Defensive Measures.
- Look for reflective surfaces. Mirrors, windows, even glass. Husks' true form will be revealed in reflections.
(NOTE: Breaking the mirror will NOT remove the Husk.)
3. Stay in Groups.
- Husks target individuals. The larger your group, the harder it is for them to isolate and manipulate you.
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Section 5: Mental Warfare
Husks often utilize psychological attacks. They can distort your reality, making you question what's real. You may begin to:
- Hear disembodied voices.
- See shadows or figures out of the corner of your eye.
- Have vivid nightmares or sleep paralysis episodes.
These are tactics to weaken your mental state and make you more vulnerable to replacement.
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- Stay grounded by focusing on physical objects in the room.
- Recite personal memories to remind yourself who you are.
- In extreme cases, apply the Disorientation Protocol: Close your eyes, count backward from 10, and reset your focus. Repeat until your mind is completely clear
there is no point
Section 6: Husk Replacement Protocol
If you suspect that you, or someone you know, has already been replaced:
1. Stay Calm.
- You are still you, but the Husk may try to convince you otherwise.
- Do not engage in self-harm; this is a manipulation tactic.
2. Observe the Environment.
- Check for missing objects or subtle changes in your surroundings. Husks often make small, noticeable adjustments after replacing someone.
3. Seek Reinforcement Immediately.
- Use the emergency code provided earlier.
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Section 7: Final Warning
In the event of complete mental breakdown, do not trust the person outside.
Husks may attempt to lure you into a false sense of security by imitating your voice, appearance, or memories.
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[CLOSING SHOT]
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IN THE EVENT OF CONTACT, FOLLOW PROTOCOL IMMEDIATELY.
YOU ARE NOT SAFE.
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One is nearby.
She sighed deeply, that's the third one this week, did the city just get wiped overnight? Hopefully her city-dwelling friends are okay, it's been a minute since they've spoken, can't trust the telephone since Husks always mess with the connection.
She was hoping she could relax tonight, but noooooo something always has to come up and bother her.
Pricks.
With a flick of the wrist, she turned off the old box TV with Kinesis Magic and stood up. She sighed, this isn't deep enough in the woods since these bastards keep showing up.
She'll need to move soon.
She grabbed her old leather trenchcoat, slipped on the heavy garment, and pulled on her boots from her position on the couch. On the small table near the front door was her one line of defense.
The flashlight.
The front glass had been removed to make getting to the light bulb easier.
She grabbed it and stuffed it into the coat pocket before walking outside onto the porch. It was pitch black, she could see the trees around her clearing but trying to see between or beyond them was near impossible. It was like a shadow fell over her world.
She saw a shadow bend unnaturally. A dark and lanky figure suddenly outstepped before it bent and snapped into the shape of a Demon.
It approached with an overly happy wave.
"Claire! How's it been? Sorry, I was late!" It spoke using my voice. Its vowels were off, it couldn't replicate my accent so it's fumbling over words when it shouldn't. I looked down to see I had changed.
My skin was no longer the pale blue it normally was, being now a shade of alabaster. My hair was no longer black but instead a platinum blonde. My clothes had been replaced with a skimpy outfit more in line with what most Mamono wear.
And apparently, my name is now Claire.
It came to a stop in front of the steps to the porch flashing a friendly smile.
The eyes were a bit too wide, teeth were long and blunt lacking any sort of sharpness to them.
Up close it is a very solid replica. The broken horn looks accurate, the face shape is sharp, the boobs are roughly the same size, and its clothes are a carbon copy of mine.
Not the worst disguise I had ever seen.
It smiled at me for a moment too long before continuing, "Sorry for holding you up, are you still down to hang out?" I felt an implanted memory vaguely remember this, and a part of me wanted to say yes.
But that part of me held no power.
I wasn't in the mood for humoring one of these guys. I just wanted to go to sleep. I slid my hand down my exposed hip, feeling as fake skin was peeled back and the sudden souring of the air as the Husk realized I wasn't buying its bullshit.
"Don't resist," it hissed out, my voice getting slowly distorted into the Husks' true eldritch tone. I pulled out the flashlight and pointed it towards the Husk, it snapped my face into a grin that stretched ear to ear, my eyes thinning into nothing but black slits.
"Awwwww~ Think the light will protect you?" It cooed, taking a step forward, my leg breaking in several places as its hollow copy of me began to unravel at the seams.
I pressed the button and the light turned on, shining a bright beam of light directly into the Husks' face. Its body shuddered with laughter, "Fool," It spat before lunging at me. My arms snapped out of their sockets trying to reach farther.
I pressed the second button on the flashlight, and I heard the buzz of electricity and magic surging before,
POP!
The lightbulb in the flashlight broke and the world was filled with the brightness of a sun.
After my eyes readjusted, all that was left was a shadow burnt onto the steps of my porch. I was no longer 'Claire', the darkness had lifted, and the night was peaceful once again.
I fished around in my other pocket and found a spare light bulb, I screwed it inside the flashlight and stowed it in my pocket once again. I looked around my little clearing before going inside to sleep.
There was a Realm Deer to the left of my house. It was grazing on the grasses before it looked up at me. It was an 8-point buck with a huge rack, its fur was a deep purple with distinct red markings growing in so it was a mature male. It was maybe 2 meters tall at a glance, the antlers giving it maybe a third of its height.
I blinked and suddenly it was closer.
I blinked again and it had 12 eyes looking at me, and they were glowing without me even shining a light on them.
I didn't even get to blink before it broke out into a sprint, its spine bending up like a defensive cat, and its legs tripped and stumbled over each other as it scrambled to go as fast as it could. Its' lower jaw split in half revealing row after row of needle-like teeth. But as it came close to my house it stopped dead in its tracks, staring at me much more intently before letting out a puff before bolting into the treeline.
Something's been replacing the Realm Beasts too, but they don't care about Mamono so I don't care about them. They still taste good and that's all that matters to me.
'I was hoping it would've impaled you on its horns.'
Ah, I almost forgot that they exist. The little voice in my head, that little bit of Husk that wormed its way into my brain when I almost got replaced, "They know better." I replied aloud, stepping inside my house.
'Your luck can't carry you forever.' It said starting to give me a headache because that's all it ever does. "That's why I have my flashlight, so I can skillfully blast you bastards back to where you came," I said hanging up my coat and kicking off my boots.
I walked over and collapsed onto the couch, letting my tired body rest. If I don't get enough sleep I start sleepwalking and that's very bad. I grabbed a blanket off the top of the couch and draped it over myself.
I feel cold.
'You should cut yourself.'
"Fuck off," I mumbled, turning myself onto my stomach and getting comfortable. I closed my eyes and saw a pair of white dots staring at me, so I looked back.
And I kept up this staring contest until I fell into a dreamless sleep.