The mountains had many horrors—from the monstrous terrain to vile spirits and malevolent monsters. Most of these creatures adhered to the rules of the mountains, staying hidden in the day. However, there were exceptions.
Invisible to all but ever-present in the tree line, these vile monkeys were cruel and sinister, perfectly camouflaged within the dense canopy. They were sadistic, reveling in the torment of their prey, breaking them apart in both body and spirit. Now, it was clear why the warnings spoke of never looking into the tree line.
To whomever may come across my warnings, pray you never encounter these vile apes.
This was the passage recorded in the travel journal about the devil monkeys—one of the few Damon could read. That was why their group's despair was warranted. Damon merely looked at the many devil monkeys with a tired expression. He was exhausted from running, from the fear, the dread, and most pathetic of all—the weakness.
He was too tired. He was so hungry…
