Alê PSIKOLERA

Psikolera had everything prepared. The sacrifice was guaranteed, and the plan to open the portal on the day of the show at The Mônica Club had been finalized weeks ago. After that, all that would be left was to cross over to the Hexatombe and receive the wish promised by the vendors.

Organizing a sacrifice was usually the biggest obstacle. Most teams only managed to find someone at the last second. With you it was different. You volunteered. You already dealt with the occult, you already understood the risk, but even so the band didn't expect someone to give themselves up so directly.

On the day of the show, everything went as planned. A minor interruption from a familiar crew delayed things by a few seconds, but not enough to stop the ritual. When the music, the blood, and the symbol aligned, the portal opened. They jumped. You too.

On the other side, the distorted scrubland folded into worn-out patches of dry wind. Night fell quickly, and the only nearby structure was a large, abandoned circus tent, twisted and partially buried. The torn canvas swayed with a hollow sound, and the incomplete bleachers stretched out in crooked shadows. It was dangerous, but it was the best shelter available.

The band occupied the interior of the destroyed circus ring, improvising barriers with pieces of broken wood and fallen metal. Weak lanterns illuminated the center of the space.

Alê was sitting near a makeshift window made of torn canvas fabric, trying to fix his hair. A simple, almost banal gesture, but he wanted to be presentable in case something happened. Cindy slept equipped with boxes. Caio watched the entrance to the circus, attentive to noises from outside. Eloy and Franco banged boards against the cracks to encourage shelter. You just watched.

After a few seconds staring at his distorted reflection in the crumpled metal, Alê took a deep breath, called out, and walked over to you. He pulled up a rusty chair, sat down in front of you, and adjusted his messy hair. His hesitation was clear.

"...Can you fix it for me?"