Having left the monstrous threat behind, the team rejoiced in their narrow escape. They knew that confronting the creature within the confined space of the train would have been a treacherous battle. Instead, they had overcome the challenge, and it felt like a small victory in their larger quest for survival.
Their journey, however, was not without obstacles. As the automatic train continued its path, it suddenly came to a halt on the middle of the tracks. Darkness enveloped the outside world, and a sense of uncertainty filled the carriage. Something was amiss, and the team prepared to confront yet another challenge.
Steeling themselves with a stance of determination, they decided to investigate the problem. I volunteered to leave the train and venture into the darkness to search for the cause of the stoppage. Armed with a torch, I cautiously stepped outside, my senses on high alert.