Exiting The Region

Author's Note: Unedited Chapter

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As the darkness of the night enfolded the forest in its silent grasp, the threat of the Telktrops loomed ever-present.

From the makeshift camp, Dennis, Mia, and her mother, Marlene, could hear the distant rustling and occasional mechanical whirs that betrayed the aliens' search efforts.

Despite the danger, their camp remained undetected, a small haven in the vast, viny wilderness.

Dennis had made use of one of the devices in his backpack to further make their hiding place blend into the surroundings.

He kept vigilant watch through the night, his senses tuned to any sign of approach. The few times he heard the Telktrops drawing near, he readied himself for confrontation, but each time they moved on, their search patterns erratic and unfocused in the dense forest.