Forty yards away, the black silhouette of a massive bear emerged from the tree line. Mike’s breath caught in his throat, his pulse hammering as the moonlight revealed raw muscle and shimmering eyes. The phone in his trembling hand slipped, terror rooting him to the spot.
His mind screamed to run, but dread pinned his feet. The creature let out a low rumble, signalling a dire warning. Mike’s escape routes seemed minimal in the thick darkness. His senses heightened as adrenaline started coursing through his veins.
An unnatural hush gripped the forest, as if the world held its breath. Mike’s heart thumped so hard as he stood facing the bear. One lunge could end everything. Yet he stood there, unarmed and alone, praying that his next move wouldn’t be his last.