Chapter 36

• Out of nowhere, a gang of dogs sprinted past him, their fur brushing against his legs. A cacophony of barks filled the air as a crowd of spotted dogs, both big and small, encircled his legs, their wagging tails and lolling tongues adding to the chaos. As the bat hung suspended in the air, they remained unaware of any imminent danger. In the quiet of the night, their excitement grew as they spotted a human, causing them to leap to attention, eager for a playful interaction.
• In that moment, he wished he could just pinch himself and be jolted awake from this strange reality.
• It was then that he realized the scene before him was not a dream, but a reality.