The Forest's Secret

Act 1 | Ash and the Shadowed Path | Part 1

In the heart of a quiet town, a forest stood tall and ominous, its shadowed tendrils reaching out towards the homes and farms that bordered its edge. It was a place of dark secrets and whispered warnings, with tales of strange creatures lurking in its depths. And yet, despite all the warnings, one young boy couldn't keep away. His name was Ash, and he lived for the thrill of adventure.

Ash had always been drawn to the ominous forest on the outskirts of his neighbourhood. Its towering trees and shadows seemed to beckon him to explore, but his parents' repeated warnings to "stay on the path" always kept him at bay. Yet, the pull of the forbidden was too strong...

When the pale crescent moon shone like a silvery claw in the night sky, Ash was getting ready. He watched many horror movies that if you got deep into the forest would get you killed but his excitement overcast his sense of thinking logically.

 Ash crept out of his room closing the door with a *click* and walked to the stairs holding his shoes in his hand. he made his way down the stairs, ensuring he didn't step on the creaky spots on the stairs. He managed to get downstairs and towards the window. He threw his bag outside and slid on his shoes before climbing out.

As his foot stepped onto the wooden deck, he grabbed his bag and sprinted out to the edge of the forest. He was so excited to see the forest late at night to finally find the "monsters" that lurk in the forest out of sight.