"I decided to prove to him that ancient curses aren't real! One day at the dig site, before he could get his gloves on, I yelled, "Here, catch!" and tossed the scarab amulet to him, knowing he would instinctively try to catch it... I didn't think anything would happen, but now I am so happy I already had my gloves on for the dig! As soon as the scarab amulet hit Dan's palm, his hand started to change color! Then his arm... some sort of otherworldly power surged through him! It was so strong the scarab amulet broke in two! Dan was screaming as if his arm were on fire! But then he stopped. Because whatever crept up his arm had reached his heart and... and..."