"I can't believe I made it this far," she thought, her thoughts a jumble of fear, yet hopeful to survive. "But I can't let fear paralyze me now. I have to keep moving."
The monster lunged at her with unexpected speed, its massive claws slashing through the air. Alexandra dodged just in time, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow. Determination ran through her veins as she ducked and weaved, desperately trying to stay ahead of the creature's relentless attacks.
Time seemed to stretch into eternity as Alexandra fought for her life. She managed to evade several more strikes, each one leaving her more exhausted and bruised. But just as she thought she might escape unscathed, the monster's final attack caught her off guard.
A powerful blow sent her crashing to the ground, pain shooting through her arm as she screamed in agony. Blood trickled from a deep gash, staining the ground beneath her. Tears welled up in her eyes, not just from the pain but from the feeling of helplessness.
