S1, Part 2: Brother Loss
After their shocking discovery of the half-eaten corpse, panic set in, and Sam and Uthman rushed back toward the forest gate. However, as they reached the gate, their hopes of safety were dashed. The local forest's gate had already been closed, a common practice as it was now 3:00 PM.
Uthman, being an adult, decided to climb over the gate to escape the eerie forest. But Sam, a teenager, couldn't manage the climb. Desperate for assistance, Sam reached out to Uthman, but the unforeseeable happened – Uthman lost his balance and fell right back into the forest. All that remained of him was a cut rope they had used earlier.
With a mix of fear and determination, Sam and Uthman made their way out of the forest using the remaining section of the cut rope. However, their minds were consumed with the horrifying thought that the half-eaten corpse they had discovered was the handiwork of the mysterious creatures known as "Looms."
Their research confirmed their suspicions: “Looms were indeed responsible for these gruesome acts. These creatures had a chilling modus operandi – they devoured their victims, leaving behind only half of the remains. What made them even more terrifying was their powerful punches, capable of incapacitating even teenagers.”
Undeterred by the terror they had experienced, the two brothers decided to return to the forest the next day, this time setting out at 11:00 AM to ensure they had ample daylight. As they delved deeper into the forest, the clock neared 1:00 PM, and they once again found themselves in the dark, unsettling depths.
Suddenly, a shadowy figure emerged in the darker reaches of the forest. Their instincts kicked in, and they swiftly turned on their torches to reveal the creature. What they saw sent shivers down their spines – a Loom, with its eerie, otherworldly appearance, was in pursuit.
Uthman, realizing the danger, sprinted ahead, but Sam's misfortune struck as he stumbled over a stone and fell to the ground. Desperation took hold as Uthman quickly grabbed a nearby pole and reached out for his brother's hand. He attempted to pull Sam to safety, but the Loom's malevolent grasp was faster, dragging Sam into the darkness.
To be continued in S1, Part 3...
