Chapter 38 The Reports

• The once familiar hum of the city was now replaced by an oppressive silence, punctuated only by the crackling sounds of radios and the distant murmurs of the few remaining civilians who dared to venture outside. The Freeze had long since settled over Talawan, but it was the growing presence of creatures in the shadows that had truly begun to unravel the fragile peace.
• The airwaves were alive with fear and confusion. The latest reports were a hodgepodge of descriptions and theories, each news outlet adding its flair to the chaos.
• "The latest sightings are as troubling as they are confusing," the female anchor's voice crackled through the TV screen. Her face was tight with worry, and the dim lights of the studio seemed to reflect the tension in her voice. "Residents in the northern districts have described a creature that, according to witnesses, appears to be a giant rodent, nearly the size of a small dog. Others claim it’s a creature with long, muscular limbs and a sharp, predatory gaze. Its tail is said to be long, like that of a lizard. Authorities are now urging the public to stay indoors and avoid venturing out after nightfall. But with each new sighting, the description only grows more bizarre."