The Forbidden Dino Island (Apply and interactive fic)

#4

As the group settled in, Neha took a steadying breath, feeling the gravity of their decision to gather more intel. Everyone was eager to move forward, but caution was their best defense against the unknown.

Neha spoke up, her voice resolute, "Alright, let's start with what we know—and what we need to find out. This island isn't on any current maps, but my parents' journal has a few coordinates. It's just... they're not complete."

JK was already scanning through maps on his wrist device, his brow furrowing as he muttered, "If this place has been kept off the radar, then whoever hid it did a great job."

V nodded, leaning in. "Which means we need to go deeper. Maybe into archives or even classified databases."

Iris shot a concerned look. "Classified? Are you serious? You know that's high-risk, right?"

Rose smirked, nudging Iris. "That's exactly why JK's the guy for the job."

JK grinned, holding up his wrist device. "Don't worry; I'll be discreet."

Neha brought up a holographic projection from the journal's files, letting it float above the table. It was an incomplete map, filled with blurred-out locations, strange symbols, and words like "Reclamation Site" and "Entity Zone."

Ava, staring at the screen, shook her head. "This is more than just an island with dinosaurs, isn't it?"

Neha hesitated. "My parents always hinted it was, but they never told me what they meant. They'd only say there were secrets worth keeping hidden."

Jennie's voice was barely a whisper. "Secrets that got them... silenced."

A heavy silence fell over the group. Each of them knew the risks, but with each piece they uncovered, they also felt the pull of something larger than themselves.

"We'll take shifts," V suggested. "Some of us will gather intel while the others work on essential equipment and supplies. We don't know how long this might take, but we'll stay connected."

Neha nodded, her determination settling in. "Alright, everyone, let's dig in and find out what we're really dealing with. This isn't just an expedition; it's a race against time—and we need to be ready for whatever lies ahead."

As Neha flipped through the worn pages of her parents' journal, something caught her eye—a faded photograph tucked between the notes. In it, her parents stood side by side with a man she vaguely recognized, yet had never met.

The man looked younger, with an intense gaze and a confident stance. She stared at the scribbled caption beneath the photo: "To our dear friend, Dr. Minho Jeon."

"Dr. Minho Jeon..." she murmured, the name rolling off her tongue as memories stirred. Her parents had mentioned him occasionally, a brilliant researcher who shared their fascination with ancient creatures. They'd worked closely before everything had come to an end.