Exhaustion Sets In
Exhaustion crept in as Ethan struggled against the waves, his muscles aching from swimming. He knew he needed to find the boat quickly if he wanted to survive.
“I can’t keep this up,” he panted, his breaths growing shallow. Each kick felt like a weight dragging him deeper into the ocean.
He turned in the water, searching frantically for any sign of rescue. “I can’t give up,” he muttered, forcing himself to keep moving despite the fatigue.