I kept repeating myself as I walked further into the darkness of the forest.
This time I was alone, but I wasn't gonna fail.
It's been 3 days since my best friend went missing. And the last place where his phone got signal, was in this forest.
We tried yesterday. We tried the day before. No sign of him.
Rick has been my friend since forever. How can I sit at home and do nothing?
Everyone got mad at him for leaving. They thought he did it for attention or to scare people on purpose.
But I know him. He would never do that. I know something bad must have happened.
So I am here. Looking for you, Ricky.
"Rick! Ricky!" I keep shouting.
No sign of him.
For the past few weeks he has been acting very strange. Almost hasn't spoken to me or any of our friends, skipping school and his job as a waiter during weekends. He's never been like this. What happened?
"Rick! Where are you?" I am so desperate to find him.
Suddenly, I hear a strange noise.
What was that?
I turn around with my torch.
No sign of him.
The forest looks the same as always, but imagining what could have happened here gives me goosebumps.
I go straight.
Wait... what is it?
I point my torch on something on the ground.
Is it...? No, it can't be.
I come closer.
It's a T-shirt. White T-shirt with a black drawing. It's Ricky's. He customized it. I remember. Why is it here?
And why is there blood on it?
Suddenly, out of nowhere, I hear a piercing scream.
The pain in his voice hurts my ears, getting into my head like a hit.
"RUN...!"
