Age Progression Novels & Stories

Frost kept flipping through the thick report, but remained silent. "Decline in brain function, decreased blood oxygen, slight liver injury, no inflammation, no malignancy..." As Frost read on, he furrowed his brows, "Look at this genetic testing, even in healthy tissues, some chromosomes are degrading, and DNA fragments are 400bp in size. If we rule out natural aging, Grandpa seems to be undergoing a rapid environmental change like an evolutionary process, with cells autonomously undergoing apoptosis."

Seizing the opportunity, he asked, "Grandpa has started showing signs of forgetfulness. Dr. Zegler, is the progression fast or slow?" "That has started already?" Dr. Zegler appeared surprised and concerned. "I must be honest with you, Mr. Carlson, and I hope you're prepared for this. The progression of his condition is faster than I had anticipated." Although Cedric had expected this answer, hearing it confirmed was no less painful. Sophie turned away, lacking the courage to ask more, grateful that Cedric maintained his composure. His brows furrowed deeply as he struggled to control his emotions. "How much time does he have?"

Does not follow expected progression. My hands start to shake. I hadn’t noticed at first. I notice now because the paper rustles too loudly when I turn a page. There’s a gap. Nearly a year with no reports. Then a new cluster. This is where the language changes. The tone tightens. The margins get wider. The conclusions shorter. Progressive decline suspected. Recommend longitudinal monitoring. Consider participation in extended observational protocol.