This is part three of a story sequence. Thanks, @negativer, for continuing the story I started! This 50-word story offers a conclusion... or perhaps the impetus for yet another installment from @negativer.

Part 1: Lost, by @jayna
Part 2: Searchlight, by @negativer

Light in the woods

(Image source: Unsplash image by Niilo Isotalo)

I tried to crawl away into the underbrush, weak and nearly paralyzed by fear and hunger. What was this light that had found me? I heard breathing, rustling, and footsteps. I tried to see what was coming, but was blinded by the light.

“Anna! Oh my God, I found you.”

Thanks so much for reading!

Here's my complete collection of 50-word stories:

Lost
Rod's Bait and Tackle
Hank’s sudden change
Mystery of the snowbank
Going below
What remained
In that moment
The space between
Elsie’s view
Just a tree in a field
Nathan’s waterfall
A walk in the woods
The church mouse
The farmers' market
The tiny hunter
The map
Ghost fair
Departure from Castle Island
Conspirators and lies
Getting to know you
The man in hiding
Mermaid dreams
Time to say goodbye