Mason had always been a resourceful youngster. He loved to explore and often found himself in trouble. This time, however, things were serious. Mason was confined in a tightly guarded compound, with no visible way out. But Mason wasn't prepared to give up. He observed his surroundings carefully, looking for any hint of escape. He used everyday obj

The waves pounded upon the shore with a fury that thundered through my bones. I tripped ashore, the salty spray stinging my throat. The air was thick with the stench of decay and the screech of unseen creatures filled the oppressive silence. This wasn't a paradise; this was a forbidden wilderness where survival was a precarious affair. My ship, onc