The creature that awaited them was grotesque. It wasn't made of flesh and bone like ordinary beings but of a black, writhing goo. From its back sprouted wriggling tentacles, and at the center of its mass, there was a disturbingly human-like figure with hollow eyes and a gaping mouth.
William felt an eerie chill run down his spine as he locked eyes with it. For a moment, he could swear the creature was staring directly into his soul.
"What... what is that thing?" Victoria stammered, her voice trembling with fear as she instinctively stepped back.
Professor Asir, already overwhelmed by the horrors of the fissure, slowly retreated toward the exit. Fear gripped him, and the memories of the lost students weighed heavily on his heart.
Yet, Sarah and William stood their ground, their eyes fixed on the creature. Unlike the others, they felt a strange pull toward the monstrosity.
