We moved through the pack’s gates as the morning sun crept over the horizon, casting a somber, eerie light over the battered crew and our captive banshee. It was a ghastly sight, writhing under the weight of iron chains, its hollow, haunted face sending chills down the spine of anyone who dared glance at it. Shadows shifted over its features, revealing glimpses of sharp teeth and hollow, soulless eyes. It was like staring into the eyes of pure hatred—a creature birthed from the darkest depths of nightmares. The villagers’ reactions were immediate and mixed. Some cheered, hopeful that capturing this creature would provide answers; others shrank back, horror-stricken at the grotesque figure before them. I couldn’t blame them—the banshee was worse than anything I could have imagined, a twist

