As the sun dipped lower in the sky, it cast eerie shadows through the dense canopy. Suddenly, a soft weight on Paul’s shoulder captured his full attention. He froze in place, his heart pounding in his chest. Each second felt like an eternity as Paul steeled himself to confront the creature behind him.
Cautiously, he turned his head to face the unexpected presence. His eyes widened in shock as he found himself face-to-face with a massive female gorilla. For a moment, he was unable to breathe, his breath caught in his throat. Taking shallow breaths, he assessed his options, acutely aware of the gravity of the situation.