Chapter 66

At the foot of Pikes Peak, Eleanor sat alone on a patch of flat ground. Remarkably, she was uninjured and in good spirits, despite the dire circumstances. The major issue was her lack of a mobile phone or any communication device, leaving her unable to contact anyone for help. Earlier, as the car had plummeted off the cliff, Eleanor had blown out the car window, escaping just in time to jump to safety. However, she found herself surrounded by a circular swamp, with only the flat ground in the middle being safe. The surrounding swamp seemed endless, a treacherous trap that would swallow anyone who dared to step on it. With no trees, rocks, or anything to use as leverage, Eleanor was effectively stranded. As darkness enveloped the landscape, the stars sparkled brightly in the silent night sky. Yet, Eleanor had no inclination to admire the view; she was focused on waiting for rescue. She was certain someone would come to save her—perhaps the people from Pikes Peak would call the police, o