Lost In The Jungle

The young woman had been lost for the better part of two months now. She'd gone into the jungle with no map, trusting that her heart would lead the way. But that was bullshit, really. She kicked the small trunk of a tree that had fallen. It was all bullshit and now she couldn't find her way out. She'd never wanted to enter the jungle until that day a few months ago. It'd felt so right. She finally felt ready. Ready for whatever was coming. But she got so lost on the way through. She'd tried to retrace her steps, but it was impossible. Everything looked unfamiliar. She felt like she was going crazy. This was not the version of herself that she remembered. "You have forgotten who you are, Simba." she said to herself and chuckled. Fuck. She really needed to get out of this jungle. She was starting to talk to herself, for crying out loud. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath; and took a step forward