realization

Realization
hearing footsteps
Just as Jake prepared to investigate further, the sound of approaching footsteps cut through the air. Without hesitation, he ducked behind a desk, his pulse quickening with each deliberate step that echoed closer. Holding his breath, he silently willed himself invisible, hoping whoever was coming wouldn’t notice him. The footsteps ceased, plunging the room into an unbearable silence. For a fleeting moment, relief crept in—but then, a shadow loomed in the doorway. Every muscle in Jake’s body tightened as he prayed for a chance to avoid detection and make his escape.

Hearing Footsteps