The Bear in the Hospital Was Not the Scariest Part of the Night
Every Inch of Rope Carried a Heartbeat
Her fingers clenched the rope, not because she felt ready, but because there was no space left for hesitation. Peter’s hands shook as he got into place, then slowly lowered himself down. His weight pulled harder with each inch, and Hana felt it deep in her arms.
His voice rose from the dark below, calm but firm, walking her through the process. She followed each word, pushing her fear aside. She told herself she had to trust, the way he clearly trusted her. Her pulse pounded as the rope kept sliding through her hands.
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