for her family. Millie and Eddie, her twin siblings, trailed behind her, their tiny hands intertwined with fear etched across their faces. “Come, let's hurry now.” Eva whispered

Eva fought back her tears, the responsibility of protecting them driving her forward. With trembling hands, Eva opened the car doors, and they climbed inside. She nestled into the driver's seat, her gaze lingering on the familiar surroundings they were about to leave behind. She could hear the distant rustle of leaves in the wind, a stark reminder of how quickly their lives had changed. The trees, standing tall and proud, seemed to whisper words of strength and resilience. As Eva started the car's engine, the loud purr filled the silence, triggering a sense of urgency within her. They had to leave. The longer they delayed, the closer danger loomed. Eddie clutched onto his sister's arm, his tiny fingers digging into her skin. Millie leaned over, soft sobs spilling from her small frame. They were terrified, but Eva had no choice but to push forward. “Eddie, Millie, come on, be brave for me now. We have to be strong. It's just the four it is against the world now.” Eva told them as she gazed at them in the rearview mirror. As she peeled out of the forest and onto the main road, the streetlights faded into a blur as they sped away. The place, once a haven of warmth and familiarity, now seemed ominous and suffocating. She could feel the weight of the darkness closing in around them, threatening to swallow them whole. As they left the home and all her memories behind, the landscape transformed into a sea of towering trees. The air grew cooler, and birds chirping filled the silence. Eva's grip on the steering wheel tightened, her knuckles growing pale. The wilderness before them was beautiful and foreboding, its secrets hidden within the depths of each uncharted path. The chirping of birds starkly contrasted with the tension in th