Sudden humorous laughter filled the air.

"Dear Nicole. You're really proving yourself worthy."

Nicole paused, this was a new voice that she didn't recognize.

"You're doing well for someone with a past as mentally distorted as yours."

Nicole's head spun as she tried to comprehend the revelation. The unfamiliar voice continued to taunt her, its words filled with a sinister delight.

"Oh, dear Nicole. Did you really think you were immune to me? You may be resistant ...