This story had an awesome narrative hook in the beginning. Who wouldnt want to read a story about a man lost and hiding in a hollow tree. Also i am usually not fond to stories that have an ending like "...then i woke up. It was all a dream." Only for the fact that it is not as powerful nor effective. However i really like how you did it, you pulled it off. It still kept the power and shock of the story. I think you should make a part two (if you want to or even have time) Great job.

WOW great story, I loved it