Write a suspenseful scene where a character is being chased through a dark and eerie forest by an unseen threat

Write a suspenseful scene where a character is being chased through a dark and eerie forest by an unseen threat. The character’s heart is racing, their breaths coming in short gasps as they desperately try to navigate the dense trees and avoid their pursuer. The branches of the trees scrape against their skin, adding to their sense of fear and urgency. The sounds of cracking twigs and heavy footsteps getting closer and closer behind them only add to the terror of the situation. Just when they think they can’t run any further, they spot a small clearing up ahead and make a desperate dash for safety.