Ethan was jolted awake by the proximity alarm, a quiet beep just loud enough to cut through the hum of the bunker. His heart raced as he sat up, the darkness of the room pressing in around him. He knew what the alarm meant. The Frozen Sirens were back.
He moved quickly but quietly to the monitor, his eyes scanning the camera feeds. There, outside his door, were eight Sirens, each taking turns to knock and coo softly. Their voices were a haunting melody, designed to lure him into opening the door.
Ethan's breath caught in his throat as one of the Sirens approached the door. She reached up to knock, but then abruptly stopped. Her head whipped around, and she stared directly at the camera, locking eyes with him. A moment passed, and then a mouth formed on her face, widening into an alluring smile.
"Won't open up?" she asked, her voice a seductive whisper that sent chills down Ethan's spine.
He felt a wave of fear and fascination wash over him. The Sirens were far spookier than he had imagined. How did they know he was watching? How could they sense his presence so acutely?
Ethan forced himself to look away from the screen, his mind racing. He knew better than to engage with them. The Frozen Sirens were dangerous, their beauty a deadly trap. He had to stay focused, to remember the warnings and the lessons from his past life.
He took a deep breath, steadying himself. The Sirens continued to knock and coo, their voices a constant temptation. But Ethan was determined. He would not fall for their tricks.
"Stay strong," he whispered to himself, his mantra a lifeline in the face of terror. "Don't let them in."
The Siren at the door continued to smile, her eyes never leaving the camera. "It's so cold out here," she said, her voice quivering with false vulnerability. "Won't you let us in?"
Ethan clenched his fists, resisting the urge to respond. He knew that opening the door would mean certain death. He had to stay vigilant, to protect himself and the community.
After what felt like an eternity, the Sirens finally gave up. They floated away, their forms dissolving into the night. Ethan let out a shaky breath, relief washing over him. He had resisted their temptation, but he knew they would be back.
He turned off the monitor, his mind still racing with questions. The Frozen Sirens were more intelligent and more dangerous than he had realized. He needed to find a way to protect himself and warn the others.