The journey through the forest had been exhausting, and the group decided it was time to take a rest. They had been trekking for hours, their feet sore from navigating the uneven terrain and their bodies aching from the relentless pace they had maintained. Finally, they stumbled upon a small clearing that seemed safe enough to stop and take a rest. The canopy overhead filtered the late afternoon sunlight, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor, giving the place a serene, almost magical atmosphere.
Avery sat with her back against a sturdy tree, its rough bark pressing into her skin, feeling the day's exertion begin to weigh heavily on her. She let out a deep sigh, closing her eyes for a moment to savor the brief respite. Around her, the sounds of the forest were a gentle symphony: the
