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 haunting reminder of the tragedy. The bloody three-toed tracks they left behind resembled those of birds, marking the ground with evidence of their sinister presence. This encounter underscored the peril and unpredictability of the world around her.