We lied, saying we were meeting our father, and hastily left, choosing a concealed path.

As we hurried away, the unsettling feeling grew stronger. We noticed him pretending to play with his dog, but it was clear he was watching us. The tension escalated, and we couldn’t shake the feeling of being followed.

Later, when we spoke to our mother, she told us that the man had been involved in a house break-in. This revelation only heightened our fear, confirming our instincts that something was seriously wrong.

What started as an exhilarating camping trip turned into a chilling experience, a reminder that danger can sometimes lurk in the most unexpected places.