Baa Baa Black Sheep

Chapter 8: 2 Decades of silence

The Clayton family had found refuge in Shanaya's secluded house deep in the woods, far from prying eyes. It became their sanctuary, their hideout, a place where they could bide their time and plan their next moves. Little did they know that the police were tirelessly searching for them, conducting search operations across the city. The pressure was mounting, and the family knew they had to tread carefully.

The house, known to only a select few, provided the perfect cover for their dark activities. Surrounded by dense trees and hidden from the world, it was the ideal place to remain undetected. However, the constant threat of being discovered weighed heavily on their minds.

Sarthak, the patriarch of the family, took charge of the situation. He knew they needed a way to sustain themselves without drawing attention. In the early years, they survived by feeding on the flesh of bodies stolen from a nearby graveyard. It was a gruesome but necessary act to satisfy their hunger and avoid arousing suspicion.

During this time, Sarthak focused on training Sujal, the newest member of the family. Sujal's identity remained unknown to the police, presenting a valuable advantage. Sarthak seized the opportunity and utilized Sujal's anonymity to their benefit. He entrusted Sujal with the task of finding prey for the family, knowing that his actions wouldn't raise alarms.

Sujal became adept at changing his identity with each visit to the city. He started by targeting individuals undervalued and overlooked by society—beggars, laborers, and others whose disappearances would go unnoticed or unreported. Their absence would not trigger investigations, allowing the Clayton family to remain hidden in the shadows.

As time passed and the intensity of the search operations subsided, Sujal took on the role of a taxi driver. This enabled him to transport multiple passengers to the house without raising suspicions. The family relied on his resourcefulness to bring fresh prey to their lair, ensuring their survival and perpetuating their reign of terror.

Over the course of a decade, the Clayton family's case grew cold. The once fervent hunt for their capture dwindled, and the authorities shifted their attention elsewhere. The case files gathered dust, and the family's notoriety faded into obscurity. It was the opportune moment for them to make their presence known once again.

Fifteen years had passed since the horrific incident in the village of Rumble Woods. Now, the once-desolate location has transformed into a bustling film set. The notoriety of the place had attracted numerous producers who saw its dark history as an opportunity to create captivating stories on the big screen. Unbeknownst to them, the Clayton family had set their sights on this new hunting ground.

As cameras rolled and actors brought fictional tales to life, the Clayton family seized the opportunity to resume their macabre hunt. Disguised as members of the film crew, they blended seamlessly into the chaos of the set, lurking in the shadows, ready to strike. The unsuspecting actors and crew members became unwitting targets in the Clayton family's twisted game.

Meanwhile, Sujal, having honed his skills over the years, continued his hunting escapades in the city. His relentless pursuit of prey went unnoticed by the authorities, allowing him to roam freely, leaving a trail of fear and despair in his wake.

As the Clayton family resumed their killing spree, the village of Rumble Woods once again became synonymous with mystery and dread. The unexplained disappearances and eerie occurrences fueled rumors of hauntings and curses. Soon, the villagers fled, leaving the forsaken village to the mercy of time and the encroaching wilderness.

The escalating violence and unanswered questions caught the attention of paranormal experts, who saw an opportunity to investigate the supposed supernatural phenomena plaguing the area. Armed with their equipment and knowledge, they ventured into the deserted village, unaware of the true danger that awaited them.

Little did they know that the Clayton family, now hungry for fresh victims, had identified these paranormal experts as their new prey. One by one, the experts fell victim to the family's sadistic rituals, their attempts to unravel the mysteries of Rumble Woods leading only to their own demise.

The film set, once a beacon of creativity and imagination, became a chilling backdrop for the Clayton family's reign of terror. The line between fiction and reality blurred as the crew members, actors, and even the audience who came to witness the shooting found themselves ensnared in a nightmare they could never have imagined.

Twenty years had passed since their initial rampage, and the Clayton family knew it was time to reclaim their position of fear and dominance. The case was officially closed, and the world had moved on, unaware of the lurking danger that was about to resurface.

With a shared determination, the family emerged from their hiding place, ready to strike fear into the hearts of the unsuspecting public once more.  The silence of the past two decades had only sharpened their resolve and heightened their thirst for blood.

The Clayton family had returned, and their hunt had begun anew, and this time, they would stop at nothing to reclaim their legacy of terror.

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