Ella's breath caught in her throat as she froze, her heart pounding in terror. She knew she couldn't turn back now; she had to find a way across.
With a burst of courage, Ella launched herself forward, her hands grasping for any hold she could find. She felt her body slide towards the edge, her fingers scrabbling against the rough bark of a tree. Her heart was in her mouth as she hung suspended, her legs dangling in mid-air.
But Ella refused to give up. Summoning all her strength, she hoisted herself up, her arms straining as she pulled herself back from the precipice. She collapsed onto the ground, her body trembling with relief.
