Feral
In a bustling city filled with noise and commotion, there lived a man named Allen. Tired of the chaos and stress, greed of his daily life, Ethan made a life-altering decision. He decided to leave the rat race behind and embark on a journey of solitude and self-discovery.
Ethan had always yearned for a simpler existence, away from the constant demands and expectations of modern society. So, he packed his belongings into a single backpack and set off into the unknown. Leaving behind his job, his apartment, and all the trappings of his former life, he ventured into the wilderness.
Allen faced harsh weather conditions, nights spent shivering under the open sky, and the constant need to find food and water. Loneliness crept in during the long nights, as he missed the company and comfort of his former life. Yet, he persevered, driven by the longing for a different kind of existence.
Allen felt a growing sense of liberation. With each step he found solace in the untouched beauty of nature, far away from the noise and pollution of the city. He adapted to the harsh environments by constructing a small shelter amidst the towering trees, embracing the tranquility of his newfound home. In this sanctuary, there were moments of fear and uncertainty, as wild animals roamed nearby, testing his survival skills. He learnt paitence brings rewards observing the tracks and hidden clues of migrating animals. He competed with the best apex predators in the wild stalking in the bushes behind and stabbed piercing them with a sharp javelin in the juggler. He had bruises from rampaging bison, kicking, vicious annoyed animals and irate by a hungry human fly.
He smelled like the dirt, the grass, the field and the meadows blending into nature itself.
He was resourceful and adaptable. He became an avid forager, discovering the edible plants and fruits that grew abundantly around him. He fished in nearby streams and lakes, honing his skills to sustain himself. However, there were times when his efforts fell short, and he had to endure hunger and deprivation until the next successful hunt or harvest. He slept during the day, hunted between dusk and dawn like animals, drinking blood sometimes for brief quench of thirst. At times he fell ill as the body became stronger, and survival instincts became primordial.
Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Ethan's connection with nature deepened, as he observed the subtle changes in the seasons and the delicate balance of life in the wilderness. He befriended wild creatures, who became his companions on this unconventional journey. The animals respected him for he was just a small part of the vast natural order of the food chain the apex predator of the world a cog in the wheel of life.