The wooden deck shook slightly under the sudden movement as boots pounded across the planks. A few of them leaned dangerously far over the edge of the ship, gripping the railings tightly while still staring down into the restless sea below. Another pirate stretched his arm down as though he could

At several points during the journey, Ryan had felt his strength fading. His arms had grown heavy, and his breathing had become uneven as the cold water drained his energy. But the currents had continued pushing him forward. Finally, after what felt like hours, Ryan felt something solid beneath

Ryan suddenly slowed down and came to an abrupt stop between the tall trees. His chest rose and fell rapidly as he tried to catch his breath. The forest around him was thick and unfamiliar, and the branches overhead blocked most of the fading sunlight. For a moment, he simply stood there, listeni

Ryan remained crouched quietly behind the thick branch of the tall tree. His body balanced carefully while his sharp eyes studied the situation happening beneath him. The girl ran like death itself was chasing her. Her breathing was uneven and desperate, and every few seconds she glanced over he

Her eyes were fixed on Ryan as though she was still trying to convince herself that what she had just witnessed was real. Ryan sighed quietly and walked closer towards her. When he stopped in front of her, he looked down and said calmly, “You can relax now. They’re not getting up again.” The girl