Chapter 72: Are you Dumb?

'Something is not right...' (Alex)

The air grew colder, and a chilling wind whispered through the passage, carrying with it an unspoken threat. We continued, swallowed by the eerie darkness.

Suddenly, a distant echo reverberated—a low growl that seemed to emanate from the depths of the tunnel.

'A monster?' (Alex)

We froze, every sense heightened. The tapping evolved into a distinct, irregular rhythm, and an unsettling whisper echoed through the shadows.

As we pressed forward, the tunnel opened into a larger chamber, the source of the haunting noises becoming more apparent.

'What the hell is that?' (Alex)

The stench of blood hung heavy in the air as I cautiously approached the dreadful scene.

The lifeless bodies of mole-like creatures lay strewn across the cavern floor, their once furry forms now tarnished by savage wounds.

Blood pooled beneath them, creating a gruesome mosaic.