Chapter 4: The Boy in The Woods.
The weight of the night pressed heavily on Conrad.
He finished his first pint, his body growing sluggish and his thoughts hazy.
(Should I go home or keep drinking?)
He wanted to leave. He knew he should leave. But somehow, the drink called to him, whispering in the back of his mind. His hand moved on its own, reaching for another pint—
Ian slapped it away.
"Nuh uh, you’ve had enough for tonight. Time to go home, warrior."
"But you still have three more left," Conrad protested.
"Yeah, those are for me. You should be heading back."
A moment of silence passed. Conrad sighed, giving in.
"Alright, fine."
He waved goodbye and walked toward the woods, leaving Ian behind.
As he trudged through the dense forest, the dizziness set in.