Their golden eyes reflected in the headlights, and one after another they howled, long and loud, making the driver’s heart pound.

Startled, he slammed on the brakes. The wheels screeched, the train slid forward a few more meters, nearly clipping one of the wolves. Yet still, the animals refused to move. They stood their ground, holding back the giant steel machine.

A Strange Discovery

At first, the driver thought the wolves had lost their senses, or maybe hunger had driven them to desperation. But then he narrowed his eyes, straining to see why they were really there.