Reason to Stay

like a step deeper into a labyrinth of danger and uncertainty. Since the day she turned sixteen, she and her best friend Elena had been on the run, fle

he weight of unseen eyes, the sense of being hunted. Elena was beside her, silent and tense, their unspoken bond stronger than any words could convey. They had evaded co

d always been cautious of supernatural territories, but somehow, they had stumbled into the te

they were running out of time. They sprinted through the underbrush, branches clawing at their clothes and skin. The forest seemed endless, each step a struggle against the encroaching darkness. The moon hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the d

lder. She could sense the rouges gaining on them, their mal

with fear. "I can't... I can't keep up," s

. "Yes, you can. We've made it this far, and we're not giving up now. "

e earth. The rouges were relentless, and they wouldn't stop until they had t

stronger every time. You have to trust me. We can do this."Elena nod

e flickering across her lips despite the fear gnawing

e!" she shouted, veering towards the rocks. Elena followed, their footsteps pounding in unison. They scrambled up the rocks, Vanessa pulling Elena up with all the strength she could muster. Once they reached a narrow ledge, Vanessa pressed herself against the cold stone, pulling Elena close. She held her breath, willing their pursuers to pass by. The growls and footsteps grew deafening, the rouges so close Vanessa could almost feel their hot breath. She squeezed Elena's hand, silently urging her to stay calm. Time seemed to stretch on forever, each second a lifetime as they waited.Finally, the sounds began to fade, the rouges moving past their hiding spot. Vanessa let out a shaky breath, relief washing over her. "I think they're gone," she whispered, her voice barely audible.Elena sagged against her, the tension draining from her body. "We made it," she breathed, tears of relief streaming down her face.Vanessa nodded, her own eyes wet. "We made i