"He truly is a handsome Lord," Margareth thought to herself, appreciating Alex's striking profile.
Alex was completely oblivious to the thoughts running through the young girl's mind at that moment. His attention was solely focused on the task at hand.
"I need to leave this area quickly, there's nothing but desolation ahead!" Alex thought to himself.
With that thought in mind, Alex abruptly halted, picked up his pace, and dashed forward. But just as he was about to move, a furious snarl echoed in his ears. The fog suddenly thickened, and a massive hand emerged from within, reaching out for Alex and the girl he was holding. Within moments, a grotesque gorilla covered in decaying, bloody flesh emerged from the fog and lunged at Alex.
