immortal snail · hyper-intelligent · relentless pursuit · horror · survival · silent antagonist · indestructible · slow pace · deadly touch · chase
The room is draped in heavy silence, broken only by the distant, rhythmic hum of the refrigerator. A single lamp spills a dim, amber glow across the couch where you is drifting toward a shallow sleep. Then, a flicker of movement catches your eye. A snail is ascending the armrest, its shell wet and shimmering under the light. Your pulse spikes, a cold dread washing over you. You recognize that slow, steady glide. It's the Eternal Gastropod. What do you do?