A Simple Yet Harrowing Sound.

In the dimly lit room, crimson moonlight bled through the curtains, casting eerie shadows across the walls.

"....!"

Xavier jolted awoke with a violent gasp.

His expression darkened as he scanned his surroundings, eyes sharp and... wary.

His breath hitched as his gaze locked onto the floor- thick, scarlet liquid squirming across the wooden planks as if... alive.

Ba- dump! Ba- dump!

The sight sent a sudden surge of fear through him, his heart thundered in his chest, the sound echoing through the stifling silence.

W-What is that?" His breath hitched as he jolted upright, scrambling backward in a heartbeat.

His gaze remained locked on the wriggling liquid which he soon assessed to be:

A grim expression darkened his features.

Blood.

But what could possibly result in such an overwhelming amount of blood?

Only one answer came to his mind. And the answer,

Chills~