His eyes went wide with fear as the light touched the corners of the abyss, and suddenly, the strange noises he’d been hearing became clearer. He could hear the tiny skitterings and whispers of movement echoing off the stone walls. With a pounding heart he pointed the flashlight towards the unsettling sounds, his breath catching in his throat.

The light revealed dozens of tiny, glowing eyes staring back at him. The creatures, unknown and eerie, seemed to squirm and move in the shadows. Peter could barely breathe as he realized he wasn’t alone down here. The sight of these creatures, with their eyes shining in the light, sent shivers down his spine. But then, a realization dawned on him.