He Should Have Seen The Signs
The day started out like any other. James was walking up a hiking trail as he often did on Saturdays. He had always been someone who loves the outdoors and nature. There was just something about the open skies that made the air feel richer and life a bit more beautiful. Also, there had been nothing unusual about the hike for the most part. It wasn’t until much later that he noticed something off.
Having gone on several hiking expeditions before this one, he knew for a fact that nature was never quiet. Out in the woods, there are always sounds; rustling leaves, chipping insects, tweeting birds, and scuttling wildlife. There were no such sounds that day.