At the same time, people actively stockpiled food to prepare for possible famine and disaster. They utilized the base's resources and facilities to build large warehouses and grain storage facilities to properly store the harvested grain. This food not only provided a stable food source for the base but also brought peace of mind and confidence to the people.
Throughout this process, everyone has put in tremendous effort and sweat. They have worked tirelessly, striving for the future of the base. Their efforts have paid off, the base has gradually become prosperous, and people's lives are getting better and better.
Within the base, people have established various organizations and institutions to better manage and coordinate its various tasks. They work together to formulate rules and regulations, allocate tasks and resources, and ensure the base's orderly and efficient operations. They also actively promote cultural and social activities to strengthen the base's cohesion and centripetal force.
In this base, filled with love and hope, people jointly pursue a brighter future. They believe that through unity and concerted efforts, they will overcome the challenges and difficulties brought by the apocalypse. In their hearts, this base is not only a safe haven and a place to live, but also a home filled with love and hope.
As night fell, the town was shrouded in a thick fog. A gentle breeze brought gusts of damp, cold air, a stark contrast to the tranquility of the day. Residents had turned off their lights early, leaving only the streetlights to cast a hazy glow through the mist.
Suddenly, a sharp scream pierced the silent night air, as if coming from the abyss, sending chills down one's spine. Then, a chorus of screams followed, swirling over the town like a swarm of demons. The slumbering residents awoke, their heads darting out in fear, trying to peer through windows to see what was happening outside.
A blurry figure stumbled toward them through the thick fog, a look of terror on his face. He shouted, "Run! There's a monster! A monster with red eyes!" Before he could finish his words, another scream echoed, and the figure, seemingly being chased by something, disappeared into the mist.
The residents were panicked, throwing on clothes and picking up any self-defense tools they could find, and gathered in the town center square. They talked among themselves, but no one dared to step out of this relatively safe area.
"What on earth is that?" a middle-aged man asked in a trembling voice.
"I don't know, I only saw pairs of red eyes, like the eyes of a wild beast." A young girl hugged her arms tightly, trying to drive away the fear in her heart.
As everyone was discussing this, a rustling sound was heard again in the thick fog. Then, a group of huge black shadows emerged from the fog, their eyes glowing red under the reflection of the street lights, looking particularly eerie.
"Oh my God, it's a mouse!" exclaimed a sharp-eyed old man.
These rats were unlike any other. They were enormous, almost the size of puppies, their fur clinging to their skin, making them appear incredibly hideous. Most terrifying of all were their red eyes, which seemed to burn with flames, revealing cruelty and cunning.
The rats didn't seem to be afraid of humans. They approached the square in groups, making sharp and piercing noises. Seeing this, the residents picked up their tools and prepared to fight.
However, these red-eyed giant rats are extremely fast. They flexibly shuttle among the crowd, sometimes jumping, sometimes diving, making it difficult to predict. Whenever someone tries to attack them, they can always cleverly dodge and fight back with their sharp teeth and claws.
The battle raged all night until dawn broke in the east, and the thick fog gradually dissipated. The giant red-eyed rats, seemingly terrified of sunlight, fled back to dark corners. The townspeople sat exhausted on the ground, gazing at the mess and bloodstains, their hearts filled with fear and anxiety.
From that moment on, the townspeople never again dared to underestimate even the smallest creatures. They understood that in this mysterious land, everything could harbor unknown dangers. The incident of the giant red-eyed rat that night became a long-standing horror legend in the town.
The retreat of the giant red-eyed rats did not bring the expected peace to the town, but instead left behind a more thorny problem: how to deal with the dead rats. The corpses of these huge monsters were scattered all over the town, emitting a disgusting stench and becoming a new source of pollution.
Initially, the residents were terrified and helpless, afraid to approach the giant rat carcasses for fear of another attack. However, as time passed, food shortages became increasingly severe. The town's warehouses were looted, and the crops in the fields were destroyed. Hunger drove the people to seek new sources of food.
In desperation, some brave souls began to experiment with roasting rat meat. At first, they carefully selected smaller, cleaner-looking rats. They removed the fur and guts and roasted them over a fire until golden and crispy. While the taste was a bit odd, it was a rare delicacy in these famine-stricken times.
Gradually, more and more people began to join the roasting of rats. They exchanged cooking techniques and tried various seasonings to mask the unpleasant smell of rat meat. A strange and complex smell filled the town, a blend of the aroma of roasted meat and the unique stench of rat meat.
However, this practice has sparked controversy. Some believe that eating rats is unethical or even dangerous, fearing that these giant, red-eyed rats may carry unknown viruses or bacteria. But many, out of their instinct for survival, choose to accept this harsh reality.
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