A nearby woodland

Sarah had always loved wandering through the forest that bordered her small village. Having lived there her entire life, she knew every winding path and hidden clearing as if they were part of her own backyard. The dense trees and tangled undergrowth felt familiar and safe, a place where she could escape and explore freely without fear of getting lost.
But on this particular day, something was different. Feeling adventurous, she chose to take an unfamiliar route, one she had never explored before. As she pushed through the thick brush and followed the unmarked path, she had no idea that this decision would lead her to a startling discovery—the “cat.”