A Hotel Clerk Decides to Step Outside for a Break—But He Didn’t Notice The Bear Lurking Outside

Mike Holden grew up in a small town, surrounded by thick forests and winding rivers. As a child, he learned to navigate the forest from his grandfather, an old forest ranger with countless tales to share. Mike’s love for the outdoors shaped him into a humble and observant man.

Now in his late twenties, Mike worked at the Clearwater Inn, a modest hotel just off a highway intersecting those familiar woods. Guests arrived for peaceful retreats or business stopovers. Mike welcomed them with a warm smile, while dreaming of grand adventures beyond the daily routine.