There Were No Warnings.

Before anyone could react, Maya's hand shot out. Her claws pierced Larry's side, the toxic sharpness making him gasp as blood poured from the wound. He coughed violently, blood spilling from his mouth as he struggled to push her away.

Ethan and Ryder's eyes widened in horror as they watched Larry vomit mouthfuls of thick, black blood.

"Larry!" Ethan shouted, panic lacing his voice as he began running toward him. Ryder followed, but they both stopped abruptly when Larry raised a trembling hand to halt them.

"Stay back!" Larry cried, his voice strained and desperate. He coughed violently, fresh blood pouring from his mouth as he staggered. "Don't… don't come any closer. If you do, you'll suffer the same fate as me."