When Mark told his parents about his previous existence on Mars, they assumed he was simply making things up and accepted his imaginative tendencies. Yet once Mark got his own computer for his birthday, strange things started to happen. In order to learn more about his past, Mark started looking online. One day, though… Two enigmatic individuals waited at his door. One said, “Are you Mark? We want to speak to you kid.” I have a message, Mark said in response.
Parents Worried After Their Son Claimed He Lived On Mars
Mark Is Missing
When it was already too late, his parents just learned what was going on. As they went to the door to investigate, they could just make out Mark chatting to someone, but the boy was gone. Joyce just had a glimpse of her beloved kid when she went outside.
Mark Is Missing
A Message Left Behind
The youngster was led into a darkened automobile by a man in a suit, who then got in and drove off. Even when Joyce fled the house, she was unable to follow the car. Her face was covered in tears. The reason for this has to do with Mark’s message. Why had they not given him more attention?
A Message Left Behind
The Truth Comes To Light
The parents will realize all in the days to come. They understood now that they ought to have listened to their son instead of dismissing his message as “crazy talk.” But what was Mark’s peculiar relationship to the planet Mars? Why did the men in suits take Mark away in that manner and who were they?
The Truth Comes To Light
Mark and Mars
Young Mark’s main topic of conversation from an early age was Mars. He would not stop talking about his “past life on Mars,” and his parents had no idea how or when this fascination had begun. Initially, his mother Joyce had supported these “creative” ideas, but she had recently realized that perhaps it had become a bit much.
Mark and Mars
Not Very Social
Mark was having trouble making friends since his Mars talk scared everyone away. It was made more challenging by the fact that he had no way to communicate with them after school. That was partially Joyce’s responsibility because she felt like she hadn’t yet given Mark a computer. Perhaps playing video games with friends might divert her son from his fixation with Mars. The opposite, however, would occur.
Not Very Social
A Birthday Gift
Joyce presented Mark with a computer as a birthday gift. The boy, who appeared extreme, took the computer upstairs and installed it right away. Joyce hoped he was also getting it ready for the game, but Mark was altering the tools in a totally different way.
A Birthday Gift
He Stayed Upstairs
Mark did not go back down to the visitors.”What could he be doing up there for so long? ”asked Joyce, his mother. When she went to get him from his room so he could rejoin the group, she was shocked to see her son in a situation she had never witnessed before.
He Stayed Upstairs
No Response
She received no response from Mark at all. It was as if he didn’t even hear her; he didn’t even appear to mean it that way. His mother started raising her voice to him, but he paid no attention to her or heard her as he stood still staring at the TV.
No Response
Back To Reality
Before Joyce reaches him, he abruptly turns to face her. Joyce cautiously approaches him a few steps closer. It seemed as if he had just woken up, despite the fact that his eyes had been open the entire time. Then, obediently greeting his mother, he exclaims, “Oh, hi, mom!”
Back To Reality
A New Mark
Joyce is at a loss for words. She is in awe at the sight she has witnessed, but as she approaches Mark, she is relieved to realize that he is still just the “old” Mark. Sadly, over the next few weeks, she would encounter more and more of the “new” Mark.
A New Mark
Using His Computer
After everyone has returned home, Joyce and her husband Oscar are eager to get a good night’s rest. Mark begins brushing his teeth as soon as they push him to go to bed as well. Then, before going to bed, he requests permission to use his computer for a little while. He had something planned.
Using His Computer
Just For Today
Joyce concurs. She makes sure to underline how unusual it is. “From tomorrow, you can’t use the computer after 7:00 PM, is that understood?” Mark nods politely. Joyce and Oscar are gratified as they recall how their kid was delighted by the birthday gift they gave him. But that smile will soon vanish due to Mark’s lack of foresight for the days ahead.
Just For Today
When The Sun’s Down
As the days pass, everything seems to be going smoothly, and Mark appears to be sticking to the computer times. Yeah, he did, but Joyce and Oscar were unable to see what was happening behind their backs. The nightmares Mark was having were now what motivated him to sit down in front of his computer at night.
When The Sun’s Down
A Light From Mark’s Room
Oscar started to take attention one evening. After having a few beers in the cafeteria with some rugby pals, he returned home a bit later. As he got home, he entered the bedroom right away, but as he turned to his right, he noticed light shining from underneath Oscar’s door.
A Light From Mark’s Room
Something Was Happening
Also, he heard young Mark wailing and murmuring a few words. In order to avoid waking his wife, he discreetly opens the door a little. He anticipates that Mark will have a nightmare, and that all he needs to do is wake him up. While it was a nightmare, Oscar was unable to protect tiny Mark from it.
Something Was Happening
An Unknown Language
Behind his computer, Mark was spotted by Oscar! Mark was unaware that his father had entered. Mark was crying while Oscar watched, and what was even more disturbing was that he was speaking in an unfathomable tongue. While he attempted to speak, he cocked his head back slightly and kept his mouth slightly open.
An Unknown Language
Going Straight To Bed
Oscar exits Mark’s bedroom right away, unsure of what to do. Because he is unable to comprehend it, he makes no attempt to explain it to himself. He gets right into bed, drifts off easily, and will have a lot on his mind the next morning.
Going Straight To Bed
Eating Breakfast
The following morning, Oscar joins Joyce and Mark at the breakfast table. Mark, who seems unconcerned as ever, is the subject of Oscar’s continued glare. Then he softly inquires, “Hey, buddy, did you sleep well? Mark would be surprised by the response, “You look a little tired”.
Eating Breakfast
‘’It has to do with Mars’’
“Do you really care, Dad? You never wanted to hear about Mars. If I seem tired, it has to do with Mars.” He then gets up from the breakfast table and makes his way outside. Oscar’s ears defy belief. Maybe it was time after all to get some help with this. He had no idea that assistance was approaching that wasn’t what he had in mind.
‘’It has to do with Mars’’
Joyce Didn’t Believe Him
Shortly after breakfast, Oscar meets with Joyce to discuss what he saw and heard that night. He didn’t need much help, though; Joyce laughs about it and advises him to refrain from drinking at the rugby club going forward. Thinking back, Joyce ought to have paid attention; perhaps things would have turned out a little bit better.
Joyce Didn’t Believe Him
Asking For Paper
The following shock was just around the corner. And this time, Joyce would be the one who had to deal with it. The paper in his printer had already run out, but Mark kept asking her for more. Although she thinks he’s only sketching on it, that wasn’t the case. Mark the youngster wrote his message.
Asking For Paper
“Why did you need it, sweetie?’’
As she gets home, Joyce phones Mark and buys the papers for him. Mark wants to leave with the documents but Joyce clutches onto them for a bit. She makes careful to let him know that it’s not cheap, and he responds by saying he gets it. Joyce then queries his true need for the paper.
Why Did You Need It, Sweetie?
It Was Too Late
Mommy, I’ll let you read the message if you come to my room. “Mark responds. Joyce says she’ll come when she finishes cleaning the house, but she’s still not sure she realizes how serious the situation is. Nevertheless, it was already too late for that because two men knocked on the door before she could enter Mark’s room. To get Mark, they came.
It Was Too Late
Two Men Arrived
The door is initially opened by Joyce before Mark enters. He presents his mother with a very natural stance, as though he is already anticipating the guys. Mark is told by the men that they want to see him. The fact that the men address him directly and not her astounds Joyce. But that’s not all.
Two Men Arrived
She Was Wary Of The Men
She questions why they were there in the first place and why they came to see Mark in particular. They want to talk to Mark privately. She becomes apprehensive and asks the men, “No way! Who are you, and what are you doing here?” What follows is a horrible incident.
She Was Wary Of The Men
It Was A Serious Matter
The men warn her that this is a serious problem and that they will not defend themselves. As soon as they get a chance to speak with Mark, they commit to telling her everything. They wouldn’t share anything else until they had addressed that, which was the most crucial matter. It was obvious why Joyce would respond that way.
It Was A Serious Matter
A Reasonable Question
“You mean an 8-year-old? What could possibly be so important that you can talk to my little boy about, and not to me?” Although it looked like a reasonable query, Joyce was unaware of the gravity of the circumstance. She informs the men that she would like to include her husband, who had to be contacted first.
A Reasonable Question
She Had A Message
After chatting with Oscar, who assured her that he would arrive straight away, Joyce hangs up the phone. She tells the men to wait as she shuts the door in the meanwhile. Just as she is about to shut the door, however, the males also had a message for her.
She Had A Message
They Made A Call
“I’m afraid we’re gonna have to make a call too, madam. We understand your resistance, but you see, you should have worked along.” For Joyce, those are terrible words. What possibly could that mean? Sadly, this was not all since they kept their word and immediately began calling.
They Made A Call
Members Of The Secret Service
Secret Service agents have already arrived before Oscar gets home! They have now surrounded the house after obviously responding to the two men’s plea at the door. Panicked Joyce. She wants to shield young Mark from the dangerous sight because it is so frightening. Mark, though, is composed, even suspiciously so.
Members Of The Secret Service
Only Mark
When Oscar gets home, he is unaware of what he sees! The men do glance his way, and one of them even says hello, but it is obvious that Mark is the one person they are there for. What was happening in Mark’s life that his parents weren’t aware of? Was he truly so unique? It began to appear as though…
Only Mark
“Why are they here, Mark?”
Oscar and Joyce turn to Mark as they realize there is not much time left before the Secret Service intervenes. They believe that by approaching Mark in this manner, he will speak with them as opposed to the Secret Service agents. “Mark, why are they here? “, Oscar queries.
“Why are they here, Mark?”
“You should have listened’’
“I tried to tell you! But you didn’t listen to me. Now I don’t know what to say anymore. I don’t understand my dreams, maybe they will…” Mark points at the men outside and says. Because Mark at least provided a response to Oscar’s query, Joyce feels optimistic. Then, though, something unexpected occurs.
You should have listened
Inviting Them In
They interpreted Mark’s pointing at the men as an indication that he wished to speak. As a result, they barge into the home unannounced and want Mark’s privacy. Then Mark says to Mom,“You can go, mom. You too, dad. I’ll be fine.” and the parents walk away from their son while bowing their heads.
Inviting Them In
Trying To Eavesdrop
They watch in anticipation. Oscar leans a glass against the wall in an effort to listen in on some of the talks. He only hears the white noise of a device, which is unfortunate because the secret service agents seem to be ready for this. They obviously weren’t permitted to hear this, as was evident.
Trying To Eavesdrop
Silently Waiting
It’s been 20 minutes. During the first ten minutes, Joyce and Oscar sat in quiet. When Oscar finally questioned, “Do you think we should have taken him more seriously?” Joyce just stares at him without responding. She is aware of how much she needs Oscar right now and vice versa, but she still sneers.
Silently Waiting
Bickering
“Maybe this is what happens when the father of a boy spends more time with his friends than with his family.” Oscar suddenly looks up and responds with a stern voice: “Oh, really? That’s why there’s secret service in our house, talking to our 8-year-old son? That’s my fault? Simply because I have a social life?”
Bickering
A Parent’s Worry
Oscar and Joyce sat at the kitchen table, staring at each other with concern etched into their faces. Their son, Mark, had been acting strangely lately, and they didn’t know what to do. They had tried talking to him, but he had become withdrawn and distant. The parents couldn’t help but wonder where they had gone wrong.
A Parent’s Worry
Childhood Reflections
Oscar sat at his desk, lost in thought. He thought back to his own childhood, wondering if he could have done something differently. Perhaps he should have been around more and worked less. Maybe he could have spent less time with his friends and more time with his family.
Childhood Reflections
Alternate Interests
Oscar wondered if he could have steered Mark towards different interests. Maybe if he had exposed him to more sports or hobbies, Mark would have found something else to focus on instead of extraterrestrials and space.
Alternate Interests
A Mother’s Regret
Joyce sat on the couch, staring at a picture of her and Mark from when he was a baby. She couldn’t help but wonder if she could have done something different. Maybe she should have spent more time with him or been more involved in his interests.
A Mother’s Regret
Vacation Memories
Joyce thought back to a vacation she and Oscar took before Mark was born. They had been having trouble conceiving and had visited a witch doctor. The witch doctor had cast a spell, and even though they hadn’t believed it at the time, they had gotten pregnant the next day.
Vacation Memories
Superstition
Joyce couldn’t help but wonder if they had somehow cursed Mark by seeking out the help of a witch doctor. She knew it was irrational, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that they had brought this on themselves.
Superstition
Deep Thoughts
Joyce couldn’t shake off the memory of that vacation. She and Oscar had been struggling to conceive for years, and they had almost given up hope. But then, they had visited a witch doctor on the recommendation of a friend, who had claimed that the witch doctor had helped her conceive.
Deep Thoughts
Skepticism
Joyce was skeptical, but Oscar had insisted that they try it. They had traveled to a remote village in the mountains, where they had met the witch doctor. He had given them some herbs to drink and had cast a spell, chanting in a language they didn’t understand. They had left feeling foolish, thinking that they had wasted their time and money.
Skepticism
Worry
But the next day, Joyce had realized that she was pregnant. It was a miracle, but it also made her worry. She and Oscar had expected their pregnancy to happen right that second, and they were both consumed with their careers. They began to worry that they were not ready to be parents.
Worry
Was It Them?
These worries had only increased when Mark had shown a fascination with extraterrestrial life and space. They had worried that they had somehow influenced his interests or that their own lack of interest in parenting had caused him to turn to his own interests.
Was It Them
Curse?
Joyce couldn’t help but wonder if they had somehow cursed Mark by seeking out the help of a witch doctor. She knew it was irrational, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that they had brought this on themselves.
Curse
Seeking Help
Oscar and Joyce decided to seek the help of a therapist to figure out what was going on with Mark. They were hesitant at first, but they knew they needed to do something to help their son.
Seeking Help
Therapy Sessions
The therapist helped Oscar and Joyce to understand that they were not to blame for Mark’s struggles. They learned that Mark was going through a difficult time and needed their support.
Therapy Sessions
A Change in Perspective
Oscar and Joyce began to see things from a different perspective. They realized that they had been too hard on themselves and that they had done the best they could as parents. They started to focus on how they could support Mark instead of blaming themselves for his problems.
A Change In Perspective
Weird Moments
Even with the therapy and understanding, this new activity was a whole other level. Mark had always been a quirky kid, but these strange ongoings only really got creepy when he got their new computer. Joyce sat and stared at Oscar, in a deathly silence.
Weird Moments
Calming Down
Oscar is likewise soothed by Joyce’s silence. They observe one another and realize that the criticisms are only appropriate given the peculiar circumstances they find themselves in. It’s the perfect moment for them to reconcile since there is a knock at the door.
Calming Down
Packing Their Things
It’s the two Secret Service agents. They inform with an entirely neutral expression that Mark needs to have a suitcase packed. They continue, “And if you want to come yourselves, I suggest you pack two extra bags.” Who knows what the men could be going for?
Packing Their Things
Is Everything Alright?
Because they at least get to spend time with Mark, the two parents decide to comply. Mark packs his bag swiftly while Joyce tends to their own bags. Mark is waiting eagerly in the kitchen when they arrive there. Joyce pats his head and inquires about his comfort.
Is Everything Alright?
Peace Of Mind
Darren nods. In a lovely tone, he says, “Mommy, everything will be back to normal in a few days,” feeling as though he might be the one to reassure his mother.” That is what I have agreed with these gentlemen. ”. Joyce is unsure of whether to feel relieved or concerned.
Peace Of Mind