Luka had been trailing the bear for a good quarter of an hour now, and with each passing minute, his home retreated further into the distance. A growing sense of unease prickled at his nerves, magnifying with every step he took deeper into the wilderness. He was painfully aware of his vulnerability. If the bear were to suddenly turn hostile, he would stand no chance. The forest would swallow any trace of him, leaving his family to wonder about his mysterious disappearance…
A sudden surge of fear engulfed Luka. What if he had blindly walked into a perilous trap set by the bear? Beads of sweat began to dot his forehead as anxiety gripped him. He scanned his surroundings desperately, seeking some semblance of familiarity, some landmark that he could recognize. But all he was met with were unfamiliar trees and the haunting quiet of the forest. Longing for the comfort of his home and family started to creep into Luka’s mind…