Story 325: Into the Hive

The roar of awakening creatures reverberated through the chamber, shaking the walls and sending chills through Zara’s core. She bolted toward the nearest exit—a narrow corridor barely visible through the pulsing blue light—motioning for the team to follow.

"Move! Don’t look back!" Zara’s voice cut through the chaos as the creatures emerged from the cracked pods, their shrieks slicing through the air.

Andre was the first to catch up to her, his shotgun pumping with precision as he cleared a path. “We can’t outrun them forever, Zara! What’s the plan?”

Zara didn’t look back. Her mind worked furiously, piecing together what she’d seen—the glyphs, the hive-like setup, the creatures evolving after the blast. This wasn’t just a lair; it was their heart. If they didn’t destroy it now, there wouldn’t be another chance.