As the wind picked up its pace, rustling the leaves and sending a chill down my spine, I frantically scanned the darkening forest. The sinking sun cast an eerie glow, forewarning the impending darkness. Heavy clouds loomed overhead, hinting at an impending storm.

My panicked gaze caught sight of a modest cabin nestled near the riverbank, a beacon of hope amid the encroaching gloom. Without a moment's hesitation, I dashed towards it, my breaths coming in ragged gasps.

Upon bursting through the cabin door, my relief turned swiftly into terror as I found myself face to face with a girl, her presence previously unnoticed in the dimly lit interior. Before I could utter a word, my back slammed against the wall, a cold blade pressing menacingly against my throat.

"Please," I stammered, my voice trembling, "don't... don't hurt me!"