BAM
The mer's fall was abrupt, his body crumpling to the ground with a heavy thud that echoed through the cave. As he collapsed, blending with the crimson stain spreading beneath him.
Blood trickled down from the deep wound on his neck, a stark contrast against his pale, iridescent scales. The metallic scent hung heavy in the air, mingling with the dampness of the cave.
With his black eyes wide and unblinking, he reflected a mixture of pain and confusion. Each shallow breath he took seemed to rasp through the cavern, punctuating the tense silence that followed his fall.
His vision started to blur, the edges of his surroundings becoming hazy and indistinct. Shadows danced before him, playing tricks on his weakening senses, making it increasingly difficult to see clearly.
Thud thud