*Mira*

“Mira, let go! Now!” Joshua urged, “I’ll catch you!”

Without a second thought, I released my grip. At the same time, Joshua launched himself toward me. He caught me mid-air with one arm, but before I could express my thanks, the rope snapped, and we both began plummeting downward.

My “thank you” quickly turned into a frantic, “Sorry, this is all my fault. Now we’re both—”

However, our fall was abruptly halted as we jerked to a ...