Hazel stood frozen, her breath catching in her throat as she faced the enormous bear. The creature’s eyes locked onto hers, and instead of the fear she expected, a strange sense of curiosity began to fill her.
She should’ve run, but her feet remained rooted to the ground. The bear’s presence was magnetic, drawing her closer instead of pushing her away. Hazel’s heartbeat quickened, not from terror, but from an odd connection she couldn’t explain, like the bear was trying to tell her something.
The forest around them faded, leaving only Hazel and the bear in a moment that felt like a dream. Her mind raced, questioning whether this was real or just a trick of the woods. The air was thick with tension, yet she couldn’t shake the feeling that this encounter was meant to happen.