The Land's Memories

The following morning, the group's conversation was dominated by the unsettling events of the previous night. They had spent hours speculating about the origin of the eerie sounds that had echoed through the forest. Victor, ever the pragmatic leader, proposed that they should investigate further, not willing to leave any potential threat unchecked.

As the day progressed, they decided to split into pairs. Victor and Silas would venture deeper into the forest to explore, while Callie, Lyra, Jacob, and Leo would remain at the camp to ensure its safety. They agreed on a system of communication, should they encounter anything unusual or alarming.

Victor and Silas moved quietly through the dense undergrowth, their footsteps barely making a sound. The forest was still, as if it held its breath, and the tension in the air was palpable. Every shadow seemed to hold a hidden threat, and the distant echoes of wildlife were conspicuously absent.