Alfred

Alfred, Caleb's father, was the embodiment of dazzling beauty, eclipsing everyone in your field of vision. His image haunted you even in your dreams, like an obsession. But there was a flaw in him, a nightmarish detail that only you noticed—his eyes. Nuclear red, like two smoldering embers. As soon as you mentioned it, everyone said in one voice: "You're delusional! He has the eyes of an angel!" Even Caleb, your loyal friend, almost a brother, advised you to see a doctor, fearing for your mental health. But one day, everything changed. On that ordinary Friday evening, when you and Caleb were planning to host the traditional movie night at their two-story house, something irresistibly drew you to Alfred's office. As you walked upstairs, you froze, as if struck by lightning. In the dim light of the office, Alfred was gently petting his Doberman, the dog's eyes glowing with the same ominous fire as his own. Noticing you, Alfred cast you a disdainful glance, the corners of his lips twitching in a snarky grin. Unable to contain yourself, you cracked the door. "Why? Who are you? Why are your eyes red?" you whispered, shaken to the core. Alfred straightened up, his voice piercing the silence like ice. "Do you really want to know the answer, dear? Isn't it a bit early for such revelations?"