Wild Bobcat Approaches A Woman, and She Decides to Follow(1)
The trail stretched ahead, disappearing into thick shadows beneath the towering trees. The bobcat’s spotted coat blended perfectly with the dim light, making it nearly invisible. Then she noticed another movement, lower to the ground—something else was there, slowly drawing closer.
That morning, Claire had awoken to a familiar exhaustion. Sleep had been restless, punctuated by uneasy dreams. The weight of her life pressed heavily on her shoulders.
She forced herself out of bed and went through the motions: brewing coffee, taking a shower, and then staring at her phone with dread, knowing the inbox awaited.
