The soft chatter of the monkeys echoed in his ears, an eerie reminder of the strange partnership between these animals and their human trainers. As Gabriel’s eyes adjusted to the dim light inside the building, he saw something that left him stunned and horrified.
From the shadows, men began to emerge, their faces partially hidden by ragged clothing and scarves, their movements deliberate and practiced. They moved with unsettling silence, scanning the area with a predatory focus, as if they were waiting for something—or someone.