BOUNDED BY MOONLIGHT
Elora pressed herself against the wall, her breath shallow as fear tightened its grip on her.
The cabin door rattled, a low thud vibrating through the room. Joel reached for the small dagger strapped to his waist, his jaw set in determination.
“Whatever happens, don’t run,” he said without looking at her.
The door shuddered again, harder this time. Elora could feel the vibrations beneath her feet.
“Joel—” she started, but her words were cut off as the door burst open with a deafening crash.
A massive figure filled the doorway, its eyes glowing an unnatural yellow. Its ragged breaths echoed in the confined space, each exhale sending a wave of dread through Elora.
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