Chapter 14 by Zeebop

What IS Going On?

Lois Lane, Possessed

Hello, Lois.

Like most people, Lois Lane sometimes talked to herself. But this was the first time the voice in her head sounded...different. Like someone else talking to her.

You're not crazy.

"I didn't say I was crazy," the reporter spoke out loud, the easier to distinguish the voice from her own.

You were thinking it.

Lois blinked. This was getting weird. First the thing with the idol, and then fucking some random guy she had just met, and now she was hearing voices...

If it makes you feel any better, you're not pregnant. Rat had a vasectomy right out of highschool. No diseases either.

Relief warred with distrust. Lois wasn't sure how she could know that, outside of blind optimism or delusion. Maybe this was it...maybe she had finally snapped, a complete break with reality...

Lois was shaken out of her reverie when she found her left hand exploring her crotch. As soon as she realized it, she snapped it away. But what concerned her is that she didn't remember doing that in the first place.

That was me, sorry. I can't normally control your body, but when your attention wanders I can exert a little influence.

The reporter's brow creased. Now she was getting pissed off.

"Who are you anyway?"

I am Blaze, a demon of Hell. The voice was clear and distinct, taking on a regal tone. I am sharing your body, Lois Lane, because you sacrificed at my shrine and invited me in. And if you ever want me out...then I need your help.

Lois felt her heart sink a little. But in a world of costumed crusaders, demigods, and alien invaders it was easier to believe in a demon sharing her body than it was to believe she'd had a complete psychotic break...not that she could completely dismiss the possibility.

As it was, her options were either to listen to the voice in her head or go to a hospital, where they'd probably lock her in a psych ward for the rest of her life...

"Help with what?" she asked finally.