Write a story where the villain is an entity or force rather than a person, creating a chilling, omnipresent threat.
Exploring the concept of an inhuman villain, whether it’s a force of nature, a malignant AI, or even a deadly virus, can present unique challenges of characterization. Explore how characters interact with this faceless threat, the fear and paranoia it generates, how its presence is foreshadowed, and the mysterious or threatening aura it ripples through the story. This prompt underscores the use of tension-building and human perception of menacing, intangible threats.
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