In the woods Part 1

Alexander stretched out her hand towards the bright light, wondering if she could grasp it within her hands. Whatever it was, it held no shape or form, and the light slipped through her fingers. All Alexander was left with was her sweaty palms, cut and beaten like they were before, and a fading light, disappearing further into the night.

"Wait!"

She rose to her feet, pushing up against the rough ground. She started stumbling forward, first a light jog, followed by a lengthy sprint. She chased the light, refusing to let it leave her sight. Alexander had no idea where it would lead her but she did know that a sense of comfort emanated of it. As it began to fade further away into the night, Alexander let out a struggled cry.

"Stop"

It did not. The light moved further away until it was completely out of sight. Alexander stopped running and stayed rooted to the spot. The early rising sun began to lighten the sky. Despite the orange tint coming into the sky, it was still dark. Too dark for her to see even the trees in front of her. Now she was lost in the middle of nowhere, her company now miles behind. Tempted to yell out again, Alexander refused, knowing her cries could attract something more than her friends. Alexander wondered where to go, if she continued forward she might find the exit, and could finally see civilization again. Then again, she had no guarantee that she was even going the way. Perhaps backtracking would allow her to find her friends. Then again, she could get more lost within the vast woods. Undecided She stayed in the spot. That was until she heard a spine-chilling growl come from behind some trees. Alexader froze. Not daring to turn around, not daring to move.