The Labyrinth's Echo
My heart pounds in my chest as the creature's growls echo around me, closing in from every direction. I spin frantically, searching the moonlit garden for any sign of its looming form. Suddenly, searing pain erupts in my left arm as its claws tear through my flesh. My eyes widen in shock as pain radiates from the deep gashes, the reality sinking in with each heartbeat. Fighting back tears, I grit my teeth against the pain, determined to not let it overwhelm me. There’s no time for tears, Amaya. You need to get out of here. With a desperate glance over my shoulder, I turn on my heels to flee, my movements fueled by adrenaline and fear. The creature, its dark form looming ominously in the dim light, pauses to savour the sight of my anguish, a silent predator relishing its prey’s vulnerability. Desperation floods my mind as I sprint through the labyrinthine paths, the darkness at the garden’s edge seeming to trap me further. Branches whip at my face and arms as I push through the unde...