Help, I'm surrounded by frogs!

At 16, Xiao Ming lived in an ordinary small town, leading a quiet and uneventful life. His parents were busy office workers, so he often played alone. One day, after school, Xiao Ming was walking home as usual. Passing by an old park in town, he noticed a manhole cover was loose, revealing a small gap.

Driven by curiosity, Xiao Ming approached the manhole cover and looked down, trying to see what was below. Suddenly, the cover collapsed completely, causing Xiao Ming to lose his balance and fall into the dark sewer.The sewer was cold, damp, and filled with an unpleasant smell. Xiao Ming got up and tried to find an exit. However, he found himself in a strange tunnel that resembled a laboratory corridor rather than a simple sewer.Suddenly, he heard low voices talking. Xiao Ming cautiously moved closer, hiding behind a broken concrete slab to observe. Ahead, he saw a group of creatures that appeared human but had skin with a greenish hue, bulging frog-like eyes, and webbed fingers. These monsters were discussing their conspiracy.Holding his breath, Xiao Ming tried not to make any noise. He heard one frogman say, "We must accelerate our plan. The weapon has been successfully tested. In a few days, we can launch the attack and rule the Earth."Another frogman nodded, "Yes, our kind has already infiltrated human society, waiting for the command."Terrified, Xiao Ming knew he had to find a way to inform humans about this dreadful secret, or the entire world would be in grave danger. Just then, he accidentally kicked a small stone, making a slight noise.The frogmen immediately became alert, looking around for the source of the sound. Panicking, Xiao Ming turned and ran back the way he came. He could hear the hurried footsteps of the frogmen chasing him.When Xiao Ming got home, he tried to tell his parents about what he had seen in the sewer, but they didn't believe him, thinking he was just scared and imagining things. Helpless, Xiao Ming retreated to his room, filled with fear and unease.That night, Xiao Ming lay in bed, unable to sleep. The terrifying images of the frogmen kept flashing in his mind, making his heart race and sweat pour. Suddenly, he noticed something moving in the mirror. Focusing his eyes, he saw a frogman's face reflected in the mirror, with bulging eyes and an evil grin.Xiao Ming screamed in fear and was about to flee the room when a hole suddenly opened in the wall, and a group of frogmen crawled out. They moved quickly, surrounding Xiao Ming before he could make a sound. Xiao Ming struggled desperately, trying to break free, but the frogmen were incredibly strong and easily overpowered him."Kid, you know too much," one frogman said coldly, with a sinister voice, "We can't let you reveal our secret."Xiao Ming was bound and taken into the mysterious hole, which led to a huge underground laboratory. The place was dimly lit, and the air was filled with the smell of chemicals. Xiao Ming was thrown into a cell with thick metal walls, making escape impossible.In the cell, Xiao Ming watched the busy frogmen in despair. They were mixing various chemicals in the lab, seemingly preparing for a massive conspiracy. Xiao Ming knew he had to find a way to escape and stop their plan.One night, while the frogmen were not paying attention, Xiao Ming used an iron wire in the room to try and unlock his handcuffs. After countless attempts, he finally succeeded. Xiao Ming quietly slipped out of the cell, sneaked through the lab, and looked for an exit.Just then, he heard hurried footsteps. The frogmen had discovered his escape and were searching for him. Xiao Ming ran as fast as he could but was eventually caught again. The frogmen brought him back to the lab, and Xiao Ming heard their conversation in despair."This kid is perfect for testing our new weapon," said a tall frogman with black skin, different from the others.While Xiao Ming was still wondering what a genetic weapon was, the black frogman grabbed a syringe and injected the substance into Xiao Ming without hesitation. Then, Xiao Ming was put into a white room, and he felt his consciousness fade into a blank.When Xiao Ming woke up again, he found himself back home. His memories were hazy, and everything about the frogmen was unclear. His life seemed to return to normal, but some details felt strange.The next day, Xiao Ming went to school as usual and noticed that when he breathed, purple light like fireflies emanated from his mouth. Surprised, he asked his classmates, "Do you see this purple light?"His classmates looked at him in confusion, and someone said, "There's no light at all. Are you seeing things?"Xiao Ming was perplexed. When he got home, he saw the same purple light when his parents breathed, but they claimed they saw nothing. It seemed only Xiao Ming could see this strange light.The next day at school, Xiao Ming noticed all his classmates had the same light, which made him very uneasy. He realized that the genetic weapon injected into him might have affected others around him. Filled with fear, Xiao Ming knew he had to uncover the truth to save himself and those around him.One day after school, it suddenly started to rain heavily. Xiao Ming hurried home, but the wet ground made him slip and fall hard. Feeling dizzy, he just managed to get up when a speeding car hit him, and he lost consciousness instantly.In his coma, Xiao Ming's mind kept replaying the terrifying memories of being captured and injected by the frogmen. He saw himself tied up in the lab, the black frogman coldly injecting the genetic weapon, everything so real and horrifying. He wanted to struggle but couldn't escape the endless nightmare.When he woke up again, he was in a hospital bed. The smell of disinfectant filled the room, and the sunlight coming through the white curtains was blinding. Xiao Ming felt sore all over but much more conscious.After a few days in the hospital, Xiao Ming regained his strength. He noticed that many people in the hospital also emitted the purple light when they breathed, but one nurse was different—she emitted no light. Curious, Xiao Ming decided to secretly follow this nurse to see if he could find any clues.One night, pretending to pass by the nurses' station, Xiao Ming noticed the nurse quietly leaving the hospital. He followed her into a deserted alley, hiding in the shadows to watch her.The nurse entered an abandoned building, where there seemed to be some activity. Xiao Ming stealthily followed her inside and discovered a group of frogmen having a meeting. They were talking in low voices, discussing something important.Holding his breath, Xiao Ming hid in a corner to listen. One frogman said, "Our genetic weapon is working. Many humans have been infected and will soon go blind."Another frogman asked, "What should we do next?""Expand the impact," replied the black frogman, the one who injected Xiao Ming. "We need more humans to be infected to completely control this world."Terrified, Xiao Ming knew he had to act fast to stop their plan.Realizing that the purple light caused blindness, Xiao Ming quickly ran back to the hospital to warn everyone. When he returned, his father rushed to him anxiously, "Xiao Ming, where did you go?""Can't you see me clearly?" Xiao Ming asked urgently.His father frowned, "My vision has been blurry since you told us about the frogmen. I can only see a blur."Xiao Ming's heart sank, knowing the situation was dire. Just then, the hospital TV broadcasted news: "In a small western town, everyone has gone blind within days. The hospitals are overcrowded, and there were no previous signs of anything unusual."Seeing the news, Xiao Ming anxiously explained everything to his father again, showing him the video he had secretly recorded in the abandoned building."Dad, this is the truth! The frogmen are real, and they are using a genetic weapon to blind people!" Xiao Ming said excitedly.His father watched the video, his face turning pale. "This is terrifying. We must call the police."At that moment, the nurse, who overheard their conversation, contacted the black frogman leader. They quickly planned to eliminate Xiao Ming and his father, staging it as a fire accident.The nurse entered the room, pretending to be concerned, "Are you and your father okay? Do you need any help?"Suspicious, Xiao Ming forced a smile, "We're fine, thank you."On his way back, Xiao Ming had already uploaded the video to social media. Unfortunately, most people thought it was just a prank involving frogs, with some mocking him for seeking attention. Feeling disappointed and helpless, Xiao Ming kept checking the comments.Meanwhile, the nurse prepared flammable liquids under the pretext of disinfecting the room. Xiao Ming's father was unaware, still pondering how to deal with the crisis.Suddenly smelling strong alcohol, Xiao Ming became alert. Seeing the nurse spraying the liquid, he realized her intention."Dad, we need to leave now!" Xiao Ming grabbed his father's hand, ready to escape the room.The nurse sneered, "Do you think you can escape? You know too much."Xiao Ming and his father rushed out, heading for the stairs. But the nurse had already blocked most exits and ignited a fire. Smoke quickly filled the floor, and flames spread."We need to find another exit!" Xiao Ming urged, leading his father through the corridor.Luckily, a janitor noticed the fire and triggered the alarm. The firefighters arrived quickly, starting to extinguish the fire and evacuate people.Just as Xiao Ming and his father were about to suffocate, firefighters rescued them. The fresh air outside gave them a glimmer of hope for survival.Clutching his father's hand tightly, Xiao Ming was resolute in his decision to expose the frogmen's conspiracy. He knew it would be a long battle, but he was ready to fight.After the dramatic escape, the media began to pay attention to Xiao Ming's video, and more people started to believe his story. The police also got involved and gradually began to uncover the hidden conspiracy of the frogmen.However, when the police arrived at the sewer Xiao Ming had mentioned, it was completely empty, as if the frogmen had never been there. As a result, the incident involving the frogmen began to fade away from public view.Despite the apparent disappearance of the frogmen, Xiao Ming remained vigilant. He continued to advocate for the truth and warn others, knowing that the threat might still be lurking. His ordeal had made him more determined to uncover the complete truth and protect those he loved.As he went back to his normal life, the purple light persisted among people, hinting at a larger, ongoing problem. Xiao Ming remained committed to solving the mystery and preventing any future threats, knowing that the fight against the frogmen's conspiracy was far from over.