I gazed up through the sublime, leafy greenery that arched over above me, twigs swaying like snatching fingers in the warm breeze. In that moment, I could pretend that all was well...and that I was safe.
Then, I heard a twig snap. I disregarded it as an animal...but my gut still twisted. I peered over the edge of my branch. I froze. Down below me had gathered a small party of people. They stood silently with spears, axes, knives and torches, muttering about something.
I narrowed my eyes and leant over further, trying to catch what they were saying. My heart leapt into my mouth though as I lost my grip and plunged from the tree, whacking my body against several branches before hitting the ground with breath-stealing force.
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