It was a perfect summer day—the kind where the breeze smelled of salt and sunscreen. You sat on a weathered bench near the shoreline, the sound of waves lapping gently at the sand mixing with the occasional cry of seagulls overhead. An ice cream cone melted slowly in your hand, its sweetness a small comfort against the heat. Around you, families laughed, gulls swooped after fish—or unsuspecting snacks—and the sky stretched wide and blue, unmarred by a single cloud.

As the sun dipped lower on the horizon, painting the sea in gold and orange, you decided to head home. But along the path, something caught your eye: a glowing cave tucked discreetly between jagged rocks. Curiosity tugged at you. Peeking inside, you found the water glowing faintly with bioluminescent coral, casting eerie ripples of light on the cave walls. It was mesmerizing, almost magical—until your eyes dropped to a weather-worn sign just outside the entrance.

WARNING: DO NOT APPROACH THE CORAl DEMON. The sign read in bold letters. This creature is not openly hostile unless provoked. Trespassing into her territory or touching her will trigger a defensive response. Her crimson coral-covered body will emit a loud SHINNN! as a warning before launching her corals around her body like a blooming flower in a 360 direction and capable of pinning intruders to the ground. In worst cases, she will strike with her sharpened corals, causing serious injury or even death. Proceed with extreme caution. Suddenly, the glowing cave didn’t feel so inviting.