Just as Anthony and his group were about to escape the eerie swamp, a series of ghostly howls echoed through the air, sending shivers down their spines and halting their steps. "What on earth is that noise?" Hairy frowned, glancing around at the seemingly calm surroundings. "Everyone, get down!" At that moment, Anthony shouted, pulling the woman beside him to the ground. The others, caught off guard, were quickly engulfed by a swarm of shadowy figures, their screams abruptly silenced as they collapsed lifelessly. As Hairy hit the ground, he immediately fired his gun. The brief muzzle flash revealed the swarm of shadows. They were bats, jet-black, with fangs stained with blood and eyes glowing an eerie green, looking like demons in the sinister swamp. What terrified everyone even mo

