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The group trudged through the lush jungle, fatigue settling into their bones. Every sense was on high alert, heads whipping around at the slightest sound. Suddenly, Ben let out a blood-curdling shriek, causing the others to follow suit in a chorus of startled cries. They spun to face the boy, hearts racing.

"Sorry, I stepped on a twig," Ben mumbled apologetically, hands raised in defense. A wave of exasperated sighs and grumbles rippled through the group.

Kenji's eyes flashed with irritation. "I should step on you," he seethed, earning a menacing glare from Vera that could have wilted flowers.

Darius, ever the peacemaker, stepped in. "It's okay, Ben. We're all on edge," he reassured, his voice steady despite the tension.

Yasmina's voice cut through the air, sharp with annoyance. "And lost."

"Yeah, we've been out here for a while now," Sammy chimed in, worry etched on her face. "Darius, are we sure we're still headed towards the park?"

Brooklynn's patience snapped like a taut rubber band. "Well, we'd be sure if I still had my phone, because it has a GPS, a compass app, and is also a phone!" she shouted, advancing on Sammy with accusation burning in her eyes.