The bloodcurdling hiss echoed up the hallway. The captain’s skin turned whiter than his uniform had once been. I remained completely motionless. Another terrifying squeal followed the first one from somewhere down the corridor.

         “What’s back?” I asked, trying not to sound as scared as I was.

         “The Scavengers,” he whispered loudly. “Those who took the bodies...”

         “Scavengers…?”

         “I never saw them. All I could do was hide, and pray…”

The sound of slithering crept its way through my helmet and into my e...

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