I will warn you that the images are not pleasant.
Can’t be swearing on the Internet! I think you mean f***. Possibly even **** or even better fudge. Would hate to upset the Americans! They might impose tariffs.
When these things “take over”, are they a) causing distress that just makes the host do things it wouldn’t normally, b) taking control by producing hormones that alter behaviour, c) physically taking over the body by replacing nerves/muscles with mycelium and overriding anything the host’s brain is trying to do, or d) taking over the brain of the host itself?
I’m not sure which option is the worst one. Each sounds just like a different level of “your body isn’t yours anymore” hell.
There was a supplementary paper that noted the AGGT gene string was being activated by this fungal process and led to giantism with some individuals reaching the size of dogs. Growth spurts of this sort in spiders studied were accompanied by hyperactivity due to respiratory problems and an insatiable hunger for flesh. Twelve specimens that seemed most prone to these symptoms are being flown to the Huugens Spider research labs in Baltimore for further study. Results are not expected to be immediate due to problems Baltimore is currently having with its security.
Sounds familiar haha
(If I am not wrong this is a Resident Evil reference)
No sorry I just made it up, I did play the original Resident Evil back when the world was young but nothing after and have not seen any of the films beyond them just being on in a room I happened in but some cultural reference may have seeped into my head when I wasn’t on guard.
Oh great, Australia is spreading
I saw some of their zombies working the ski hill here. They’re all “g’day” and “Have fun!”, but I know what they’re up to.
Nightmare fuel
“Fungal zombie spiders“ check almost all the boxes. Just add some demonic black magic, and you’re all set.
Bet this is where the cure for cancer is hiding tho. Feels like a final boss
