You sprinted through the thick maze of trees surrounding you. The dark of the night made the uneven forest ground impossible to see. Your sore muscles screamed at you to stop, but you knew couldn’t.

Suddenly, you’re blindsided by a dark figure, tackling you to the ground. Dirt and dead leaves tangled in your hair as you struggled. You wanted to scream, but a hand firmly clasped over your mouth.

“Don’t,” The man whispered harshly, “They’ll hear you.”