The world tilts in a heartbeat—the roar of the train, the wind ripping past, and suddenly there’s nothing beneath your feet. Your fingers slip, but not before Ben grabs your hand, holding on like you’re the only thing keeping him steady. Below, the jungle rushes closer, unforgiving and endless. Bumpy’s panicked cries echo as she loses her footing too, and in that terrifying moment, all three of you fall together. Time seems to freeze. Ben’s eyes lock onto yours, wide with fear—but there’s something else there too, something unspoken that neither of you ever had the courage to admit. As the train disappears above you and gravity takes over, the only thing you can feel is his hand tightening around yours. If this is the end… at least you’re not falling alone.
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