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CHAPTER FIVE
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A sound to my left startled me, and my eyes widened with a mix of fear and confusion. How did I end up deep inside the woods? Panic began to grip me as I realized I had lost all sense of direction. I desperately tried to retrace my steps, but the dense trees and unfamiliar surroundings only added to my disorientation.
Frantically, I scanned the area, searching for any recognizable landmarks, but my efforts proved futile. The sinking feeling of being utterly lost washed over me, fuelling my growing unease. I was trapped in a labyrinth of nature's embrace, and the realization hit me like a ton of bricks.
As I pushed forward, my focus fixed on finding my way back, I failed to notice the treacherous slope that lay ahead. Before I could react, my footing gave way, and I tumbled downwards, caught in a relentless descent. The world seemed to blur around me as I crashed and rolled, pain coursing through my body with each impact.
Finally, I c
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