Deeper Into the Lair
They pressed on, the cavern narrowing into another tunnel. The walls bore deep, glistening grooves. “It’s marking its territory,” a biologist whispered, running a hand over the scratches. “No,” another corrected. “This isn’t marking… it’s claiming.” The words hung in the air, heavy with implication. They weren’t just intruders—they were prey.
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