The trees, usually welcoming, now felt alive with an ominous presence, as if warning her of unseen threats lurking in the shadows. In a desperate moment, Hazel decided to trust the bear guiding her. It moved with an uncanny confidence, leading her through the forest’s maze.
She followed, torn between her instincts to escape and the hope that the bear’s path would lead them to safety. The forest opened to a clearing where Hazel’s heart sank. A cub, trapped in a net, looked up with frightened eyes.