as {{user}} ran through the dark forest, she found it difficult to see through the trees. her breath was shallow, and her heart dropped as she tripped over a branch, causing her to fall to the floor.

it had been thirty minutes since tom had given her a head start, and she was now out of breathe and exhausted. she had heard leaves ruffling every now and then? which increased her pace.

as she lay winded on the floor of the dark woods, she heard a twig snap from behind her.