"Run!" Rose shouted, grabbing Layla's hand and pulling her along the path. They sprinted through the forest, the creature hot on their heels. The ground shook with the force of its steps, and Layla could feel its hot breath on her back.
They zigzagged through the trees, trying to throw off their pursuer. But the creature was relentless, crashing through the underbrush with terrifying speed. Layla's lungs burned, her legs aching as they raced for their lives.
Just as Layla began to think they might outrun it, the creature let out another deafening roar and hurled a massive rock in their direction. The boulder crashed into the ground just inches from Layla, sending her sprawling.
"Layla!" Rose screamed, pulling her to her feet. "We need to keep moving!"
Layla scrambled up, adrenaline coursing through her veins. They resumed their frantic dash, but the creature was gaining on them. It threw another rock, narrowly missing them.
