Perhaps only a few people will believe my story. Will you listen to it?
He merely snorted, wagged his tail, and then nestled against my right arm. His fur looked clean, and he appeared chubbier.
His eyes gazed at me with curiosity, indicating that he wanted to hear my tale. He settled in amid the cold downpour, as the rain grew heavier. I saw flashes of lightning through the window, followed by thunderous roars.
“Alright, I’ll tell you.”
At that time, no one could save me when I was entangled by the roots of a giant tree. These roots could lengthen and shorten at will, with a terrifying size.
I still don’t know what kind of creature it was. But believe me, if someone finds themselves in a subconscious state, it feels like a dream—albeit a horrifying one. I was nearly killed by it.
I struggled desperately to break free and survive. If I hadn’t managed to escape its grasp, I might have died. This is a matter of fate, isn’t it?
I ran as fast as I could from the pursuit of those tree roots. I stumbled several times but fought with all my might to keep running for my life. My breath was ragged, as if it would give out. Thankfully, the roots eventually stopped chasing me.
However, as I rested, recovering from the terrifying pursuit, I heard a woman crying. It was unmistakably my mother’s voice.
I called out to her, but she seemed not to hear me, continuing to sob. I had no idea what had happened to her. Her cries were filled with deep sorrow. It broke my heart to hear them.