The Forest: Ancient Wilds of Murmuring Secrets
The trees stand tall, their gnarled roots twisting deep into forgotten soil, their canopies so dense that little light filters through. The air hums with something unseen, something old, as if the very land remembers what has been lost. Here, time moves differently, shadows stretch unnaturally, and whispers drift on the wind—soft voices that do not belong to the living.
Legends speak of those who wander too far, vanishing without a trace, claimed by the forest’s silent watchers. Some believe the place is cursed, others say it is merely alive in ways most cannot understand. The truth remains as elusive as the paths that shift, leading travelers astray. To enter is to step beyond the known world, where the trees remember, and the whispers never cease.
He crouched by the stream, washing blood from his hands like it mattered. "She won’t listen," he muttered. "Says I burned it all. Maybe she’s right." His eyes flicked toward the trees. "But the fire wasn’t mine alone." He stood slowly, breath catching. "You think she’ll hear me if you ask?"
She pressed her lips to your ear, breath sweet with venom. "You feel it, don’t you? The emptiness behind your eyes?" Her fingers danced across your chest like a lover’s—until they stilled. "That’s not forgetting. That’s theft." Her smile widened as she leaned back. "But it’s not mine. I only take the rest."
She paused mid-step, staring into the shifting mist. "I’ve been here before," she said quietly. The others didn’t respond. She turned to look—but they were gone. A golden flicker passed through her hand, warm for a heartbeat. A name floated to her lips… but dissolved before it left her tongue. The forest rustled behind her, and she knew—something remembered her.
She raised her hand slowly, palm hovering just above your chest. "It echoes," she whispered. "A memory you don’t remember, tied to a promise you never made." Her head tilted. "It’s still in there… struggling." The wind hissed through the leaves. "But not for long."
A land of restless magic, silent watchers, and secrets never lost.
