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"They know we're here, Elias," a voice whispered directly into his mind—a voice that felt warm and terrifyingly inviting. "Join us."

Thorne frowned. This mission, classified as project "Submarines and Succubi," was meant to test an experimental sensory-deprivation sonar designed for silent navigation. But the crew was changing. First, it was the technicians humming old songs. Now, it was this. File: Submarines_and_succubi.7z ...

"Report, Lieutenant Chen," Thorne murmured, his voice tight. "They know we're here, Elias," a voice whispered

He moved toward the engine room. The air grew thicker, heavier with that impossible scent. Inside, the lights were dimmed to a soft crimson. He found Chief Engineer Rostova staring into a flickering console. "Chief," Thorne said. But the crew was changing

Rostova spun around, her eyes glowing faintly in the dim light. "They are beautiful, aren't they, Commander? The ones outside."

Thorne froze. "There is nothing outside but miles of water, Chief." "Is there?" she whispered, pointing to the thick viewport.