The Little Monster
The efficacy of the pills had waned, and I could sense a surge in my strength. Initially, I took those pills merely to pacify my rigid husband, who harbored issues with my natural appearance. Though the medication maintained a facade of beauty, it brought undesirable consequences—diminishing my strength, stature, and sensory acuity. The pills, concocted by my physicist husband, were designed to prevent an unsightly transformation, yet with each dose, my immunity increased.