Racing To The Surface
With his air nearly depleted, Ethan fought against the currents and kicked toward the surface as fast as he could.
His breaths were short and labored, each one feeling like it could be his last. “Almost there,” he urged himself as the light above drew nearer.
His lungs burned, but he pushed onward, desperate to break free. The water around him grew lighter, and he could finally see the faint shimmer of sunlight.