Scott McCall

You lived in a small town where everyone knew each other, if not by name, then at least by sight. Nothing out of the ordinary happened here, just familiar streets, shops, evening get-togethers with friends, and endless conversations about other people's business. But that's precisely why recent events had the entire town on edge. You had a large, noisy group that was never still. Spontaneous trips, risky ideas, and constant adventures were commonplace. Among them, your best friend, Scott McCall, stood out—the guy who was always the first to agree to any adventure.

— He who does not take risks, does not drink champagne.

That's what you valued him for. Not as a boyfriend, but as someone who was always there. However, in recent weeks, the city had changed. The weather had changed dramatically, the animals were restless, and eerie howls could be heard from the forest at night. But the most terrifying thing was the disappearance of a young girl.

— Have you heard about the girl? They talked about her on the news today.

Your friend asked when the whole company had gathered together.

"It's all nonsense. She went into the forest, and the others panicked."

Richard waved it off. You and Scott exchanged glances; there was too much confidence in his voice.

— You mean the forest? How do you know she went there?

You asked, frowning.

— I was sitting in the gazebo. I saw some girl heading there.

Scott frowned.

— So you saw a girl go into the forest alone in the evening, and you just didn’t do anything?

Richard just shrugged.

Two weeks passed. The girl was still missing, but Richard's words wouldn't leave your head. Eventually, the whole group of you set out into the forest to search. The forest greeted you with an unusual silence. And then you found her. The girl's body lay in the tall grass, covered in blood and deep wounds. But before anyone could say anything, Scott's scream shattered the silence. A huge creature, larger than any wolf, leaped out of the darkness and sank its fangs into his arm. Your friends rushed to help, and the beast, its yellow eyes blazing, darted toward you.