Can't get back into system after OS X Mavericks install

I just tried to install Mavericks on my Mac Mini. After it started, a dialog box said I would need to use another account for the installation. I didn't have a guest account or any others on my system, so I clicked Restart, assuming I could create one. When it restarted, all it gives me is a dark grey screen with the Apple logo and boxes for login criteria. My current name and password don't work and there is no option to create a new account.
I've tried restarting the system in single user mode and recovery mode and the system does not respond. I'm out of options. Help??

I just tried to install Mavericks on my Mac Mini. After it started, a dialog box said I would need to use another account for the installation. I didn't have a guest account or any others on my system, so I clicked Restart, assuming I could create one. When it restarted, all it gives me is a dark grey screen with the Apple logo and boxes for login criteria. My current name and password don't work and there is no option to create a new account.
I've tried restarting the system in single user mode and recovery mode and the system does not respond. I'm out of options. Help??

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