The sneaky leech died in a few moments, Jay and Anya both stabbing it to pieces as it squirmed from the pain, though still not letting go of Anya’s leg until it was dead.

Blue, Red and Lamp had all killed their leeches by now, but like clockwork, six more leeches appeared from the darkness – their sucker-shaped mouths lined with teeth, drooling slime as they silently approached.

“How many more…” Jay quietly said as he sprung into action, slicing at another leech.