The Next Step

I take a step and plummet towards the churning waters below.  I follow the path of a waterfall on my right as the rock face rushes past me.  Wind whips through my hair as cool mist clings to my skin.  I am filled with a rush of exhilaration and fear.  In moments I plunge into the pool below, breaking the waters surface.  I hold my breath and fight my way back up towards the air.  The waters current carries me downstream into unknown territory.  I pull myself out of the water and onto the bank.  There is a path at my feet that leads into the woods.  I take a step ...