The village of Oakhaven lies peacefully in the middle of a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and a gently winding river.
"What a beautiful day!"
The children's laughter echoed throughout the village, as they played on the green grass.
"Elias! Run faster!"
Elias, a young man, with shiny brown hair, deep blue eyes, and a sunny smile, immersed himself in that joyful atmosphere.
"Okay, okay, just wait for me a little longer!" he replied, his voice was warm, lighting up the whole sky.
He is not the most prominent person in the village, but he is loved for his gentleness and kindness.
"Elias, help me carry water today!"
"Yes, I will help you!" He often helps the elderly, takes care of children, and is always ready to share with those in need.
Oakhaven market takes place every weekend, the atmosphere is bustling and bustling.
"These tomatoes are so fresh and delicious, grandma!"
"Okay kid, I'll take it all!"
The people trade and exchange goods, their chatter and laughter blend with the aroma of toast and ripe fruit. elias and Isadora also participated, selling homemade products from their garden, fresh flowers, and sweet fruits.
"Hello, what are you selling today?"
"Today I have fresh sunflowers and watermelon!" Elias is always cheerful and dedicated to customers. His smile makes everyone feel warm and comfortable.
Elias's daily work is simple, but full of joy: he likes to help his adoptive father with gardening, taking care of colorful flower beds and lush fruit trees.
Mr. Luchias adopted him from the moment he was born. His kind heart and sociability with everyone was recognized by everyone in the Oakhaven area.
"Dad, I'm going hunting with Isadora!"
"Okay kid, be careful!"
In the late afternoons, he often went hunting in the forest with Isadora, the daughter of the village chief and also the most beautiful girl in this place.
"Elias, let's go rabbit hunting today!" said Isadora, with her long silky hair and dark eyes, as agile and brave as Elias.
"Okay, but be careful!" The two of them set traps together, hunted small animals, and jokes echoed between the birds singing and the wind blowing.
"Ha ha, this rabbit is really agile!" Elias smiled and shouted loudly. They both had fun together, they looked very close.
But that peace did not last long. During an ordinary afternoon, when Elias and Isadora were returning from hunting in the woods, they encountered a strange sight.
"Isadora, what is that?" Elias pointed toward the field.
Elara watched, her face pale.
"Oh my god..." a giant animal, with a pitch black body and fiery red eyes, was standing in the middle of the field, emitting ferocious roars.
"That… what is that?" Elias whispered, his voice trembling. The creature was larger than any they had ever seen, with sharp claws and long, curved fangs, exuding a dark energy.
"I have never seen an animal like this..." Isadora said, her voice trembling. It is no ordinary beast.
"It… it's not an animal!" Elias exclaimed, his eyes filled with horror.
It was something… different, something… scary. The sudden appearance of that strange animal disrupted the peace of Oakhaven, signaling that something terrible was about to happen. elias and Isadora looked at each other, their eyes filled with worry and fear.
"What should I do now?" Elara asked, her voice filled with worry. Elias remained silent, looking at the surrounding landscape.
The peace of Oakhaven shattered like glass under the weight of a nightmare. Not gradually, but suddenly and violently. A series of strange noises rang out from the eastern forest, where the beasts often came. It wasn't the howl of a wolf, the roar of a bear, or the cry of an owl, but rather monstrous sounds, like the sound of metal rubbing, the sound of bones breaking, and howls like from hell. from the darkness of the forest, flickering red spots appeared, like huge eyes.
Those animals were unlike any known species. Some have bodies like giant bats, but with leathery wings that glow red and sharp black claws.
Others are shaped like giant snakes, with iridescent scales, fiery red eyes, and flexibly wriggling bodies, leaving strange streaks of light on the ground. They rushed into the fields, tore up the ripe rice fields, and broke the trees. Those animals not only destroyed crops, but also attacked livestock. The pitiful screams of cattle being torn apart echoed throughout the village, adding to the terror.
The surrounding space also changed strangely. The sky darkened, dark clouds poured in, obscuring the entire sky. The wind blew stronger, carrying with it the strong smell of blood and another indescribable smell, like the smell of decay. Light purple lightning flashes across the sky, creating a magical. The ground shook slightly, as if some force was awakening from underground.
The pitiful screams of cattle being torn apart echoed throughout the village, causing villagers to pay attention and come out to see what was happening.
"Oh my god! What is that?"
"My cow... it... it was killed!"
"Those monstrous beasts… they… where did they come from?"
Horrifying screams, cries, cries for help echoed everywhere, making the atmosphere chaotic and terrifying. People ran out of their houses, their eyes full of fear, their faces pale. They looked at the monstrous animals that were destroying crops and attacking livestock, with utter horror.
"Run quickly! Save your children!" a woman screamed, clutching her sobbing baby.
"They… they're too strong!" a man said tremblingly, his eyes filled with despair.
"Is this… the end of the world?" an old man trembling, his face full of fear.
Children cried, their sobs mixed with the screams of adults, creating a tragic, desperate chorus.
"Mom! I'm so scared!" a small child cried, hugging his mother tightly.
"Don't be afraid honey, I'm here!" The mother hugged her child tightly, her eyes full of worry and fear.
The men quickly took up weapons, axes, hoes, and sticks, to protect their families and villages. But those primitive weapons are nothing compared to the terrible power of these unusual animals. They could only stand and watch, with helplessness and despair.
The monsters destroy everything in their path, like a tornado. they appeared and quickly disappeared, as if they came from another world, a world full of ghosts and death. In the blink of an eye, the lush field became a desolate battlefield, filled with dead livestock and large depressions in the ground.
The sun began to set, dyed an intense orange-red color, like blood flowing across the gray sky. The sunlight at the end of the day was weak, not enough to dispel the darkness that was gradually covering Oakhaven. The field, once filled with life and lush green, now only remains desolate and ruined. Trampled rice plants, broken tree trunks, deep indentations on the ground, like horrifying scars of a fierce battle. The corpses of cattle were lying around, flies were everywhere, the air was heavy, gloomy, full of the smell of blood and death.
The people of Oakhaven, with haggard faces and eyes full of fear and despair, cleaned up what was left after the terrible destruction. They collected livestock carcasses and cared for the injured. The cries, sighs, and worried whispers echoed everywhere, like a mournful song. Children nestled into their parents' arms, trembling and afraid. No one dared to sleep, everyone worried about what would happen in the dark.
Dusk falls, darkness covers Oakhaven. The small houses, now look like cold graves, full of fear and insecurity. The wind blew stronger, carrying strange sounds, echoing in the darkness, adding to the terror. The moon, red as blood, slowly rose from the horizon, like a giant eye, looking down on Oakhaven with coldness and cruelty. The blood moonlight dyed the whole village red, creating a spooky, magical scene. The peace was completely gone, leaving only despair and a bad feeling about what would happen next. Darkness reigns, like a curse, waiting to descend upon Oakhaven. A life and death battle awaits them ahead due to a dark secret, an ancient curse, and a tragic destiny.