What is the most frightening experience you have ever had?

One of the most terrifying experiences I’ve encountered was during a solo hiking trip in a dense forest. As night fell, I realized I had veered off the main trail and became disoriented. The sense of isolation was profound, and each rustle in the underbrush set my nerves on edge. Compounding my fear was the sudden deterioration of the weather, with a thick fog rolling in, limiting visibility to just a few feet. The forest, which felt teeming with unseen eyes, amplified every sound, turning falling branches and distant animal calls into a symphony of anxiety. What made it particularly frightening was the realization that my phone had no signal, and I was far from any help. Hours felt like an eternity as I navigated using only my instincts and the natural landmarks I remembered. Thankfully, I eventually stumbled back onto a familiar path and made it safely to the trailhead, but the memory of being truly alone and vulnerable in the wilderness remains vivid as one of the scariest experiences of my life.