As the shuttle soared away from the nightmarish scene at Aquarius, a heavy silence fell over the team. Each member was lost in their own thoughts, trying to process the horrors they had just witnessed.

The thundering of hooves filled the night air as Adeline and her companions raced through the darkness. The moon, partially obscured by clouds, cast eerie shadows across the landscape, making it difficult to discern friend from foe.

Gregory's eyes fluttered open, his head pounding with a vicious intensity. The world spun around him, nausea rising in his throat. With a herculean effort, he managed to roll onto his side just in time as his stomach heaved violently. He retched, emptying the meager contents of h...

The shuttle descended towards the coordinates of the Aquarius research facility, revealing a stark contrast to what they had expected. Instead of a sprawling complex, they saw a small, unassuming building that resembled a modest house, perched on the edge of a vast, murky lake.

As twilight deepened into night, the party found a secluded spot to make camp. They worked quickly and quietly, setting up a perimeter and keeping the fire low to avoid drawing unwanted attention. Adeline felt the weight of exhaustion settling into her bones, but her mind remaine...

Gregory and Bryce stumbled through the darkened forest, both physically and emotionally drained from the night's events. After about an hour of aimless wandering, they came upon the crumbling remains of what appeared to be an ancient stone structure.

The shuttle touched down on the outskirts of what should have been Outpost Zeta. As the team disembarked, they were met with an eerie silence. The military base, which should have been a hive of activity, stood as a hollow shell of its former self.

The group rode hard through the night, pushing their mounts to the limit as they sought to put as much distance as possible between themselves and the shadow demons. Adeline's mind raced, replaying the events at the outpost over and over.

Gregory's heart pounded in his chest as he tore through the forest, branches whipping at his face and arms. The sound of heavy footsteps behind him spurred him on, even as his lungs burned for air.