She Heard Her Name

The deeper Hana followed the bear into the woods, the more unsettling things became. Strange sounds bounced between the trees, making the shadows feel alive. Every step brought a chill, and for a moment, she considered going back. That’s when her phone buzzed. The vet’s voice came through, distorted and choppy, but it was clear enough he wanted her to stop.

She paused, torn. But something in her gut said she was close to something that mattered. She pressed on, even as the eerie feeling of being watched crept in. Her chest tightened. Then, through the silence, her name echoed from somewhere ahead, stopping her cold.