So-Yeon's chest heaved with each labored breath, her eyes wide with terror as she stared at the grotesque creature before her. Once their cheerful classmate Min-Gaeul, now transformed into something unrecognizable—pale, blistered skin stretched tightly over distorted features, hollow eyes that seemed to blame everyone present for her terrible fate. The metallic scent of blood mixed with the sickly sweet smell of rot hung thick in the air.

What was supposed to be a fun class trip had descended into unrelenting horror. Just hours earlier, the morning sun had glinted off Seoul's skyline as So-Yeon jogged through the crisp morning air, her breath visible in small clouds. The hotel room had been warm and cozy before she slipped out for her run, the soft snores of her roommate still echoing in her ears as she quietly closed the door.

Now the cable car swayed gently in the afternoon breeze high above the city, the beautiful view of Gwanghwamun now obscured by the horror unfolding inside. The sound of碎裂 glass and terrified screams reverberated through the small space. So-Yeon could feel the cold perspiration on her palms as she backed away, her shoulder pressing against the cold metal wall of the cable car. Outside, the afternoon sun cast eerie shadows through the blood-smeared windows, turning everything a sickly crimson hue.

"This can't be happening," she whispered to herself, her voice trembling as the monster that was once Min-Gaeul let out an inhuman shriek. So-Yeon squeezed her eyes shut for a moment, trying to block out the nightmare surrounding her, but when she opened them again, the horror remained—more real and terrifying than ever before.