New Chicago, Illinois – Authorities have imposed a complete lockdown on the New Chicago Correctional Facility following a disturbing and currently unexplained biological event within the prison infirmary. Initial reports indicate a significant alteration to the face of one of the inmates, resulting in a grotesque and rapidly evolving organic mass. The incident, which began approximately 14:30 hours local time, has triggered a full-scale emergency response and raised serious concerns about the containment of the entity now inhabiting the inmate’s form.

The initial alarm was raised by correctional officer Marcus “Mac” Riley, who reported a sudden, sharp drop in blood pressure and a palpable sense of dread emanating from the infirmary. Upon investigation, Riley and a security team discovered inmate 47B, identified as “Silas,” completely transformed. What was once a severely scarred and hardened criminal had become dominated by a pulsating, crimson-colored mass that appeared to be steadily consuming his face. The mass displayed an unsettling degree of mobility and, according to witnesses, emitted a low, rhythmic throb.

“It… it wasn’t just a scar,” Riley stated in a brief press conference held outside the perimeter. “It was *growing*. Like something was… inside. And it wasn’t happy. It felt… hungry.”

Medical personnel, led by Dr. Evelyn Hayes, attempted to administer treatment, but were immediately forced to retreat after experiencing a localized bio-electrical surge. The mass showed a clear resistance to conventional medical intervention. “We’ve never encountered anything like this,” Dr. Hayes confirmed. “The readings are off the charts. It’s actively rejecting any attempt at stabilization.”

Adding to the unsettling nature of the event, several correctional officers reported experiencing vivid, disturbing hallucinations shortly after the transformation began. Captain Miller, head of security, described the experience as “a feeling of being watched, of something… knowing you.”

The prison’s entire eastern wing has been sealed off, and a specialized containment team – comprised of both military and scientific personnel – is currently en route. The origin of the transformation remains unknown, though speculation is focusing on the recent influx of unidentified biological samples brought into the facility for research purposes. This incident underscores the inherent risks associated with containing potentially hostile and unknown entities within a correctional setting. The situation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.