Paul’s heart pounded as he crouched amidst the dense foliage of the African rainforest. The towering trees formed a labyrinth of green, their shadows stretching ominously. His camera was aimed at a troop of monkeys leaping gracefully between branches, their swift movements mesmerizing. Yet, a strange stillness had crept in.
Paul’s pulse quickened as unease settled over him. Something was wrong. The rainforest’s symphony—chirping insects, rustling leaves, distant bird calls—had faded into silence. His instincts prickled, urging him to stay alert. But his focus remained on the monkeys, oblivious to the danger creeping up behind him.
Then, it happened—a faint shift in the underbrush, just behind him. Paul froze, the hair on his neck standing on end. Slowly, he turned his head, and there she was: a female gorilla, mere feet away. Her enormous figure loomed over him, her dark eyes locked onto his. Paul could only hold back a scream as his day took a sudden turn!