The air hung heavy with tension as the large dog lunged forward, teeth bared, ready to strike at Sara and Nora. Time seemed to slow, the impending danger casting a shadow over the two women frozen in fear.
Just as the dog was about to reach them, a sudden shot pierced the silence. The echo of the gunshot reverberated through the air, and the massive canine crumpled to the ground with a thud. Stunned and paralyzed, it lay there, momentarily incapacitated while Sara and Nora clung to each other, their eyes tightly closed.
Time came to a standstill as Nora slowly opened her eyes, and looked around in confusion.
