Act 1 | Ash and the Shadowed Path | Part 5

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Panic surged through Ash as he struggled to break free, but the creature's strength was overwhelming. "Please... let me go," he pleaded, his heart pounding in his chest.

The creature hesitated, its yellow eyes flickering with indecision. Then, with a grunt, it released Ash's ankle, pushing him away roughly. "Leave this place, human, and never return," it snarled, disappearing into the darkness.

Gasping for breath, Ash scrambled to his feet, grabbing his flashlight and stumbling towards the safety of the pathway. As he emerged from the forest, he vowed never to venture into its depths again, the memory of the creature's eyes burning into his mind.


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