In the ocean depths, the ancient creature stirred. Born not of this world, but another, distant land — an ashen hellscape of fiery retribution. It waited for eons in the cold pressure, adjusting to its new environment and gathering strength. Knowing that one day the call would sound for it to reveal itself to humanity.
And it would heed that call.

Stories of the day:

• Surface Watch? Microsoft allegedly testing a 'translucent aluminum' smartwatch
• Apple on iWatch hiring blitz ahead of possible late 2014 launch, says Financial Times
• The Moto X will always be listening for your voice commands, leaked video shows
• Thom Yorke pulls music from Spotify, calls it unfair to new artists

Written by Bryan Bishop and Nathan Cykiert. Video and production by John Lagomarsino and Regina Dellea.