CHAPTER 124- Monstrous Creatures

When Magnus, Lara, and Alex reached the heart of the forest, an eerie silence enveloped them. The trees around them were ancient and gnarled, their twisted branches forming a canopy that blocked out most of the moonlight, casting dark, shifting shadows on the forest floor. The air was thick with tension, every rustle of leaves sounding like a whisper of danger. They had heard rumors about this place, tales of creatures that lurked in the depths, but none of them were prepared for what lay ahead.

Suddenly, a bone-chilling howl echoed through the forest, a sound that made the hairs on the back of their necks stand on end. It was not the cry of an ordinary wolf; it was deeper, more guttural, filled with a malevolence that sent shivers down their spines. Magnus exchanged a tense glance with Lara and Alex. They knew this could only be one thing: their enemy had sensed their presence.

"Stay alert," Magnus muttered, his voice low and steady. His eyes scanned the darkened surroundings, and ev