The Whispering Woods

in horror •  last month 

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In a small, remote town surrounded by a dense forest, locals whispered tales of “The Whispering Woods.” Those who entered often spoke of an unseen presence and chilling murmurs echoing through the trees. The legend warned: never follow the whispers.

Curious and skeptical, Mia ventured into the forest one cold evening. The air grew thick, and the trees seemed to close in. She soon heard faint voices calling her name, soft yet persistent. Believing it to be her friends playing a prank, she followed the sound deeper into the woods.

As darkness engulfed her, the whispers grew louder, transforming into sinister laughter. Shadows danced around her, and the ground felt alive, pulling her feet down with each step. Suddenly, she saw figures emerging from the mist—pale faces with hollow eyes, their mouths stretching in eerie grins.

Mia tried to run but found herself lost in a never-ending maze of trees. The whispers became deafening, her name chanted in a haunting rhythm. Her flashlight flickered out, leaving her in complete darkness.

The next morning, the townsfolk found her belongings near the forest's edge, but Mia was never seen again. Her disappearance became just another chapter in the legend of The Whispering Woods, and the whispers continued, waiting for the next visitor.

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