Chapter 2: Carnivora

The Cavae Oculos can sense that Their prey is near. They cannot see it, but They know it is terrified. They can absorb its vibrations of stress and terror. 

   They begin humming—the most effective hunting strategy. 

   Stressed prey is not nutritious prey.

   And the Oculos have gone too long without nutrition; phasing between dimensions has exhausted Their nutrient stores.

   So They hum. 

   Their prey begins to relax.