The forest floor was a carpet of fallen leaves, dampened by the tears that streamed down my face. Each step into the heart of the woodland felt like a desperate escape, a plea to the wilderness to shelter me from the harsh reality that awaited beyond its borders.
The haunting melody of nocturnal creatures filled the air, their unseen presence offering a strange solace. My footsteps merged with the rustling leaves, a symphony of sorrow playing out in the secluded cathedral of nature.
As I ran deeper into the forest, the moonlight filtered through the thick canopy overhead, casting ethereal patterns on the forest floor. The world around me became a dreamlike tapestry, a surreal backdrop to the raw emotion that fueled my escape.
The sound of a distant stream reached my ears, and I followed
