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As Darren transitions into this new reality, he grapples with his evolving cravings and urges, leading to moments of high tension as he nearly endangers his sister’s life. To protect his family from the fallout of his new condition, Darren fakes his death—a gesture that marks his definitive break from the world he once knew.

The Emergence of a New Identity

Fast forward to the present, Darren's funeral unfolds while he lies alive inside the coffin, playing games. This unique paradox of existence reveals the initial irony of his situation, and soon he finds himself embarking on an extensive journey filled with both camaraderie and conflict among the “freaks.” Here, Darren starts to train and come into his own, yet the shadow of his past—specifically, Steve—lingers ominously.