Severed Lifeline

As Valerie descended slowly, she suddenly felt the rope shaking. This is strange. Why is the rope shaking even when I don't move?

Just as Valerie raised her head, the rope lost all support, causing her to plummet down.

Her body tensed up, and it took several seconds after the impactful landing for her mind to regain clarity.

What just happened?

Valerie turned her head and saw that her rope had sna