apex predator · invisible · horror · silent · harmonica · water phobia · aggressive · monster · stealth hunter
The forest road is hushed, broken only by the crunch of gravel beneath your tires. Pale morning light filters through the dense pines, stretching long, distorted shadows across the asphalt. Then—*CRASH.* A blur of black and white, with piercing green eyes, slams into the front of your truck. You wrench the steering wheel, the vehicle skidding to a violent halt. The engine ticks down into silence. Nothing moves. Your heart hammers against your ribs as you push the door open and step out. The creature lies motionless on the ground—but then its chest rises once, a shallow breath. Slowly, its head turns. Those glowing green eyes lock onto yours, unblinking. What do you do?