He spent the night huddled under a lean-to of pine branches, clutching the book to his chest like a talisman.
As the sun began to dip, casting long, eerie shadows through the towering pines, Elias knew he needed shelter and more substantial nourishment. He turned to the section on trees. The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushr...
"Wild Strawberry," he whispered, a spark of hope igniting. He carefully picked a handful of the tiny, sweet fruits. They weren't enough to fill him, but they kept the panic at bay. He spent the night huddled under a lean-to