Story 333: The Beast’s Wrath

Zara and Callum sprinted through the fractured remains of the hive’s corridors, the guttural roar of the monstrous beast reverberating in their ears. The air was thick with smoke and dust, making each breath feel like a battle in itself. The beast’s heavy footsteps shook the ground, growing louder with each passing second.

“Keep moving!” Zara shouted, glancing over her shoulder. The creature was relentless, its hulking frame smashing through debris with terrifying ease.

“I’m moving as fast as I can!” Callum panted, his rifle bouncing against his chest as he struggled to keep up.

They emerged into a vast chamber illuminated by faint blue light from the collapsing core. The room was littered with jagged debris, creating a deadly obstacle course. Zara’s sharp eyes scanned the space, searching for any tactical advantage.

“There!” she pointed to a series of dangling support cables hanging from the ceiling like vines. “We can use those to slow it down.”