I grip the flashlight tighter, sweeping the beam across the dim warehouse. No sign of that creature or... whatever, yet. All I know is it took my crops, and I’m not letting it get away with that.

"Come on, where are you?" I mutter, stepping carefully over some debris. I’ve got to stay calm. Losing my cool won’t help. I just need to find it and get my stuff back.

My breath fogs in the cool night air as I keep searching, listening for any hint of movement.