EXCERPT OF THE UPCOMING STORY, 28 MINUTES LATER...
Blood was splattered all over my clothes. Cuts and bruises painted my pale skin. My short dark brown haired went from neatly washed to messy and dirty in a matter of minutes. I, however, couldn't stop running. No matter how much my body screamed at me in pain and agony. My heart was pounding so hard that it felt like it would burst out of my chest any minute. My lungs were going in and out like they were ready to pop. My head started to pound and it felt like the world was spinning out of control. I also felt a little sick to my stomach.
I finally stopped and decided to take a breather. It feels like if I don't stop and take a break right now, I might pass out and that won't be good for me at all because i'm being chased. By who you ask? Well, you're about to see in a minute.
Guuhh...
Dammit, I thought to myself. I tried to run again but my legs stopped me. It felt like they were on fire. I don't know if I can continue, but if I don't, i'll get eaten alive for sure. So, I started to tell myself, 'Keep moving. Don't stop.' I won't stop. I can't stop. Not now at least. Finally, I took a big gulp of air and pushed myself to keep running. Once I got the rhythm going in my legs, I knew I wouldn't be able to stop now. If I end up collapsing because I pushed my muscles too far, so be it. I just need to get out of this dark forest first.
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