The world was ending. That’s what everyone kept saying, at least. Scientists had been warning us for years of the impending doom that awaited our planet if we didn’t change our ways, but as usual, no one listened.
The smell of salt in the air and the sound of waves crashing against the shore was music to her soul. As she walked along the beach, feeling sand between her toes, memories washed over her like a warm summer breeze. She remembered long days spent building sandcastles with her siblings, playing frisbee in the surf with friends, and even quiet moments spent watching sunsets alone. But today was different.
The sun had long since set as the small group of hikers trudged through the dense forest, their headlamps casting eerie shadows on the trees. They were miles away from civilization and had been hiking for hours, completely cut off from cell service or any means of communication. But they weren't worried; they were experienced outdoorsmen, after all. That is until a sudden gust of wind brought a chill to their bones and an ominous howling filled the air.
The sun had set hours before, casting an eerie darkness over the forest. The only sound was the crunching of leaves beneath my feet as I made my way deeper into the unknown. My heart raced with excitement and fear as I followed a faint trail that seemed to lead nowhere.
