Elena rushed forward, screaming, and the lizards fled into the darkness. But long before she reached the bassinet, she could see what had happened to the infant's face, and she knew the child must be dead. The lizards scattered into the rainy night, chirping and squealing, leaving behind only bloody three-toed tracks, like birds.
Elena hurried towards the bassinet, her desperate screams echoing in the darkness as the lizards scurried away. Their sudden flight left her feeling a mix of dread and urgency, but even at a distance, the sight that awaited her was devastating. She realized that the infant had likely perished, the horror of the moment overwhelming her.
The scene was chaotic as the lizards retreated into the rainy night, their chirps a...
