Attempting To Steady His Nerves
As Jacob attempted to steady his nerves, the sound of twigs crunching beneath someone’s footsteps shattered the silence once more. The echoing reverberations sent a chill down his spine, signaling the presence of another person nearby.
A surge of adrenaline coursed through his veins, but Jacob found himself unable to move, paralyzed by fear as the footsteps drew nearer.
With each passing moment, the tension mounted until the mysterious figure was standing right behind him.