Just as he was about to be hit, the creature's paw stopped advancing a few feet from him.
Liam opened his eyes and saw a body part larger than his own body standing in front of him. With a look of realization, he gathered his strength and ran out of there, following the path he was supposed to, respecting the markings on the ground.
As he walked forward, a burst of joyous laughter echoed through the air, reverberating around him. The sound was infectious, filling the surroundings with mirth and happiness.
Liam looked towards the source of the laughter, but he kept running without slowing down. He pressed on, a cold sweat trickling down his forehead, his heartbeat echoing loudly in his chest.
