This dark creature inhabits urban areas, living on the fringes of civilization and preying on human fears and desperation. Its presence is difficult to detect until it is too late. The Lurker is a master of disguise, capable of perfectly imitating a human to blend into the crowd and remain unnoticed until the moment of attack. Its pale skin, deeply set eyes that reflect light, and subtly unnatural appearance reveal its true nature, although it's hard to pinpoint what initially causes the unease.

Wearing simple, neglected clothing, the Lurker easily blends into the urban environment, avoiding drawing attention to itself. It moves quietly, almost soundlessly, making its presence hard to detect. It hunts in the shadowy corners of the city’s labyrinth—alleys, deserted streets, and abandoned buildings, where darkness is its greatest ally. Its adaptive abilities resemble those of a chameleon, allowing it to subtly change its appearance to fit its surroundings and gain the trust of its victims. By taking on the form of someone in need, it can evoke sympathy, making it easier to approach people.

It is a loner by nature. The creature is distrustful and hostile towards others of its kind. A predator that needs neither a pack nor allies—its only need is hunger, both physical and emotional. The Lurker feeds on the emotions of its victims—fear, sadness, and desperation. It often takes on the appearance of a helpless human to evoke pity and draw closer to its prey. Once it achieves its goal, it strikes with brutal precision, leaving no chance of escape. Its attack is swift, merciless, and almost always lethal, leaving behind only silence and emptiness.

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In its true form, the Lurker is a sight of horror—its body is emaciated and skeletal, with skin resembling a cracked shell, as if made of the fractured walls of old buildings. Its eyes, once hidden behind a façade of humanity, become empty voids, devoid of life, filled only with insatiable hunger. Its long, thin fingers have the strength to crush bones, and its hissing breath, cold and uneven, permeates the air, instilling a sense of unease.

According to legend, it wasn’t always a beast. There is a story of a man who, unable to bear his own helplessness and despair, made a pact with dark forces to gain power and escape his fears. However, the price he paid was too high. His humanity was twisted, and he became the Lurker—a creature whose only purpose is to feed on the suffering of others. It is said that if you look deep into its eyes, you can catch a glimpse of its former life—a fleeting moment when it was still human, before being destroyed by its own despair. What was once a human being has been reduced to an empty shell, driven only by an eternal hunger.

It appears where people experience the deepest sorrow and loneliness. In the hustle and chaos of city life, it can sense those who are most vulnerable to its influence. The Lurker is a master of manipulation, adapting its approach to the situation—just one glance is enough to stir unease, which quickly turns into fear. The Lurker not only satisfies its needs but also draws power from the emotions of its victims—the greater the fear and pain, the stronger it becomes.