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Forty seven

*Freya*

The more I tried to move my body out of the water, the more it seemed to pull me in.

"Help!" I screamed, my voice cracking. "Someone help me! Grace! Anyone!" But deep down, I knew no one could hear me, I was utterly alone in this strange, terrifying place, far from any chance of rescue. I sagged back into the water, tears of fear and frustration stinging my eyes. I had to find a way out of this nightmare, but I had no idea how. All I could do was pray that somehow, I would wake up soon. I tried to slap myself to wake up but it didn't work. I grabbed my hair and pulled hard but I didn't feel any difference apart from the pain of dragging my hair.

Suddenly, I felt a sharp tug on my leg, and before I could even scream, the water swallowed me whole. The icy liquid filled my nose and mouth as I thrashed and fought against the invisible force dragging me under. My lungs burned, desperate for air, but there was none to be found. Only the murky depths of the stream and