Forever My Luna

dense foliage. The sinister voices of their pursuers echoed ominously behind them, a chilling reminder of the danger that closed in with eve

an abyss concealed by the darkness. Emma's scream shattered the night air as she lunged for the rope that S

trembled with fear, her small hands

ouder, more urgent. "They went this way!" one of them barked, their intent clear and t

nwood. It will lead you to Uncle Austin. He'll keep you safe." "No, Mom! I can't leave you!" Emma sobbed, her grip tightening on th

er hand, clutching the claw pendant around her neck as if it could give her strength. "Stay strong," she whispered to herself, the words a fragile shield against the overwhelming terror. The voices were closing in. "They're coming this way!" a voice shouted, snapping her out of her trance. Driven by pure survival instinct, Emma turned and ran, the pend

lly giving out beneath her. She collapsed onto the soft grass, panting and trembling, her eyes wide with fear and hope. The clearing was bathed in the gentle glow of the moon, a stark contrast to the terror that had driven her here. Clutching the pendant tightly, Emma whispered, "I made it, Mom. I'm safe... for now.

d battered. She stumbled, her legs aching and her vision blurred by tears and exhaustion. Suddenly, a searing pain shot up her leg. She had stepped into an antelope trap hidden beneath the leaves. The steel jaws clamped down mercilessly, tearing into her flesh. Emma's scream of agony ripped through the night. She collapsed to the ground, clawing at the trap with her hands. The pain was excruciating, and blood p