The Viral Shadow

The flickering screens revealed a nightmarish image—a swirling mass of bio-organic matter, alive and pulsating with malevolent intent.

Luca's voice was grim. "They call it the Viral Shadow. Engineered to infiltrate, infect, and consume. It spreads faster than anything we've ever seen."

Ava stared at the screen, her golden flames dimming with the weight of the threat. "How do we stop something that can infect everything?"

Kaela's eyes narrowed, determination blazing. "We find its source. Cut it off before it spreads."

Noah loaded his weapons with renewed urgency. "We need to warn the city. Evacuate the vulnerable."

Sable's voice was steady, but cold. "And prepare to fight in the streets. This war isn't just in the shadows anymore."

The team gathered, a tight knot of resolve and fear. Outside, the city's skyline flickered with distant fires—a grim reminder of what was at stake.

Ava clenched her fists, golden flames sparking fiercely. "Then we don't wait. We strike first."

As the Viral Shadow began its silent advance, the battle for survival had entered a new, terrifying phase.

To be continued...