True flesh

1931 - The Origin: An organic/vegetal anomaly called The Crawl appears out of nowhere. It is a network of fleshy vines and veins that spreads across the ground.

The Age of Commercialization: The multinational corporation Neutrico and other organizations discover that the byproducts of The Crawl serve as flavor enhancers and fertilizers. Massive marketing campaigns are launched to help society accept eating and living with live meat.

End of World War II: The creature population experiences explosive growth. The ecosystem is flooded with predators specialized in hunting humans, forcing the creation of televised survival guides.

The Rise of the Cult: A group of university students initially dedicated to biological research gradually become corrupted, eventually forming the Nutrire Cult. They begin to worship the creatures and perform human sacrifices to feed them.

The CARCAS Intervention: The private organization CARCAS (Containment and Research Consulting Association Society) intervenes militarily, arrests the cult leaders, and takes control of scientific investigations to uncover the truth behind the phenomenon.

The Creatures of Flesh: The Crawl functions as a womb from which nodes sprout, giving rise to 7 derived species:

Trimmings: Small, docile, eyeless creatures that people came to adopt as domestic pets.

Meat Snakes: Carrion snakes capable of multiplying by mitosis and withstanding extreme temperatures.

Mimics: Intelligent humanoid predators that mimic human clothing or form to infiltrate homes and hunt.

Harvesters: Immobile structures with poisonous roots that trap prey from the soil and dissolve them in acid.

Hosts: Parasites that infect the human nervous system, controlling their minds to attract more victims.

Monoliths: Seven gigantic, winged titans that emit destructive electromagnetic pulses (EMP).

The Singularities: Floating spheres that appear to act as the hive mind or general overseer behind the biology of the flesh.

The key experiments documented in their database are: 1. The Cow Experiment (Biomass Conversion) On June 30, 1991, Dr. Marshal Tradose led a test by introducing the carcass of a cow into the chamber of the V-1 strain (the Crawl or the meat vine). Result: The Crawl completely assimilated the body and demonstrated that it can convert dead matter into more living meat tissue at an accelerated rate. This finding rewrote everything CARCAS thought it knew about the species. 2. The Crawl Experiment (Forced Hatching) A month later, Dr. Rhodes Ceres experimented with isolated Crawl samples to see how they interacted with the nodules or "orbs" that grow on their branches. Result: By altering the environment, the Crawl accelerated nodule formation and successfully hatched a dozen juvenile creatures in captivity (7 Trimmings, 2 Meat Snakes, and 1 Mimic). This confirmed that the Crawl functions as the womb and origin of the other species.3. Resistance and Cross-Behavior TestsIn a progress report from June 1995, cross-breeding and biological torture were detailed to measure defensive capabilities:Meat Snakes: Their skin was subjected to extreme heat, revealing that they possess prolonged resistance to high temperatures.Predation Tests (Trimmings): Several defenseless Trimmings were locked in cages alongside alpha predators such as a hungry Mimic and a Harvester to assess whether they showed any survival or submission response (the results were mostly negative).Mimics: They were placed under high competitive pressure scenarios and it was confirmed that they exhibit highly hostile and competitive behavior when deprived of resources.4. Human Clinical Trials (Host Spores) In late 1995, CARCAS began to cross critical ethical boundaries following the arrest of the cult leaders. Use of Spores: They used "volunteers" (human subjects) for prolonged exposure tests to the Influence Host spores.

Personality Profiles of Singularities

V-1 / B1 (Neutral / Leader): This is the main singularity. It is balanced and moderate, with a high interest in household appliances, television, film, and classical music, using these media to learn about the human world.

V-2 / B2 (Curious): Demonstrates great enthusiasm during testing. Constantly asks the researchers questions instead of just answering.

V-3 / B3 (Active and Distant): Physically engages with the environment, but interaction with human scientists is minimal, cold, and distant.

V-4 / B4 (Sociable / Personnel-Focused): Highly interested in the people around her. Prefers to engage in direct conversations with research staff rather than undergo standardized experiments.

V-5 / B5 (Expressive / Vain): This type is the loudest and most vocal. She tends to talk loudly to herself and displays egocentric or vain traits by focusing communication on herself.

V-6 / B6 (Serious / Incoherent): Rarely communicates clearly. Tends to make strange noises, completely ignores the presence of CARCAS personnel, and shows no interest in cooperating with the examinations.

V-7 / B7 (Introverted / Antisocial): She is the least active of the entire group towards humans. She completely ignores the researchers and directs all her communication exclusively towards the other six singularities.

The true and official appearance of Verum Carnis (the Singularity) is entirely abstract and mineral: Dark mineral sphere: Physically, it is a smooth orb 1 meter in diameter composed of a black mineral similar to glass or obsidian. Luminescent red core: Inside, a red mineral glows, emitting a constant light visible from the outside. Total absence of organic features: It has no eyes, mouth, exposed flesh, or visible vocal cords. Its appearance is purely geometric and alien.