*Kryzen*

I stiffened as screams pierced the peaceful night like a knife through paper.

Briella whirled, and I followed her horrified gaze, grabbing onto her wrist when contorted creatures seemed to materialize from the darkness. They were eerily similar to the one we encountered in the forest on our way there.

They were large and hideous with dark scales and pointed faces. I jumped in front of Briella, shoving her behind me as the creatures approached.

I ...