Derailed

>do NOT go towards the screams. That's how people DIE in horror movies.

Yeah, you've seen enough movies to know distant screams in the woods are generally not a good thing to get yourself involved with.

You're not fond of animals, can't tell if that's the scream of a predator or prey.

Any climbable trees for a better vantage point?

Unfortunately, pine trees are awfully tough to climb, with their flimsy branches and spikes and everything. And even if you wanted to give it a shot, your legs are still shaking pretty bad and your head is pounding. You're not in the best condition for climbing.

>The quickest and safest way to be rescued from the wilderness is to make a noticeable signal that can be seen from a distance. Better start a forest fire, then.

Let's keep it controlled. See if there's any rocks nearby to contain your fire.

There are lots of small, moss-covered stones lying around the forest floor. But how would you get a fire going?

And while your at it, do you hear any water? It might be a good idea to try cleaning that head-wound.

You listen closely, and, yeah, you do think you might hear the sound of running water somewhere nearby.

You also hear the screaming. Now that you're paying more attention, it sounds like there's more than one scream going on. You've never heard anything like it before... it's shrill, raw. You're not sure if it's the sound or the head wound, but your stomach is doing flip flops.

And the screams are in the same direction as the water.