In a remote village where the forest presses close, a young veterinarian discovers that the animals brought to her clinic are behaving strangely—gathering in silent circles, watching the townspeople with unsettling intelligence. As she investigates, she uncovers an ancient covenant between humans and beasts, one broken generations ago. Now the animals are demanding repayment. Blending magical realism with ecological urgency, Animals is a haunting tale of guilt, coexistence, and the wild reckoning that comes when nature finally remembers every debt owed to it. A mesmerizing debut that will change how you see the creatures sharing our world.