In the forest, a group of small animals gathered together. Their ears stood upright, their eyes scanning the surroundings alertly, and their noses twitched as they sniffed the air. Their fur bristled with tension, and some of the animals even emitted soft trembling sounds. Among these small animals were rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, and deer, all staring ahead in collective fear as they spotted the ominous shadow of a terrifying creature lurking deep within the forest.