37 Wrath of the Shopping Carts

Zoe and her team landed near the ValueMart building, watching as it shifted between the familiar store and the alien Velharr Vault structure. 

Veins of shimmering magic pulsed through the stone whenever the vault appeared, creating an almost hypnotic effect.

Before she could voice her thoughts, Serria pointed ahead, eyes wide. "Guys, I think the carts are going rogue," she said, her voice tinged with concern.

The ground around them seemed to come alive. 

Scattered shopping carts began to move, slowly rolling toward each other, the sound of clattering metal growing louder. 

Even pieces of asphalt vibrated, bouncing lightly as if pulled into some strange, synchronized dance.

Gradually, the carts and debris rolled to a central point, fusing together to form a larger mass. 

The noise was almost deafening as limbs and a crude torso emerged from the chaos.