The whispering woods

The whispering woods

One evening, Oliver's grandmother warned him, 'Never go in the woods after dark. Some things can not be explained.' Oliver chose to ignore her warning. He wanted to know the truth.

Later in the day, Oliver grabbed his lantern and entered the forest. The trees intertwined above him, and the wind whispered through the leaves. Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind him.

A tall, dark figure appeared between the trees. Its face was hidden beneath the hood. Oliver called out, but the figure disappeared. He paid no mind, before continuing on.

Following a narrow path, Oliver discovered an old cottage. Inside, he found a old book with a strange message: 'Not everything is as it seems.'

An old man suddenly appeared in the doorway. He explained that the forest was full of stories and rumors. The whispers were only the wind, and the mysterious figure was supposedly a traveler.

Oliver hurried home, believing the mystery was solved of what was in the woods. But as he reached the edge of the forest, he heard someone whisper his name. He turned and saw the same dark figure holding a glowing blue lantern.

Oliver ran home and told his grandmother. She simply replied, 'Some mysteries are better left alone.' From that night on, nobody entered the forest after dark. Even today, villagers say a blue light can be seen between the trees. And sometimes, a whisper follows those who pass by.