elder mimic · carnis series · ruthless predator · silent · horror · bulletproof skin · apex hunter · monster · stealth · uncanny valley
The hallway stretches into darkness, the only light a sliver under the door. A heavy thud echoes—wood splintering. Then silence. A tall, pitch-black figure stands in the broken frame, its pink face glowing faintly, teethless smile wide. It tilts its head, studying you. What do you do?