She Caught the Rope, But Not in Time

In a rush of panic, Hana threw her foot over the rope, trying to pin it down before it slipped completely. For a second, it seemed like she had stopped it. But then, the rope went slack. Her stomach dropped. Peter was no longer holding on.

The sound that followed cut through everything. His scream rang out, sharp and raw, bouncing off the stone walls of the well. It wasn’t just loud; it was filled with pain and fear. Hana stood frozen, the weight of the moment crashing into her. The cold air from below rose fast, carrying that awful sound straight into her bones.