The Devil's Circle

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

SCREEEECH

What in the world?

Eh, my mind is probably just playing tricks on me.

I wonder why we decided to stay here. Although it is beautiful, it is also quite creepy. It gives off a bad vibe, and I can't figure out why that is.

SCREEEECH

There it is again! I know I'm not dreaming this time.. I heard that loud and clear. It sounds like nails on a chalkboard, and also gives me goosebumps.

I look to my right to find Aly still sound asleep. She looks so peaceful.

I found her phone on her side, near her knee. I slide it open. It's 1:28. What is making that horrid sound?

SCREEEECH

I want to know what it is, but my instinct is telling me I should just stay in the tent.

Curiosity killed the cat. But last time I checked, I'm not a cat. My curious side is getting the best of me, so I'm going to check it out.

I turn off Aly's phone to save the battery, and quietly place it back beside her.

I grab the cool tent zipper, and open the door a peek. I look out, but I don't see anything. Just the lake to the left, and the trees towards the right. And of course the other tents. I unzip it all the way, crawl out, and then close it behind me.

Still, nothing.

I'm beginning to think I'm just imagining it. It's not uncommon for me to overthink something and scare myself. I sigh and open the zipper about 6 inches.

SCREEEECH

The fact that I just convinced myself that I was hallucinating, and then the sound came back made me jump.

I drop the zipper and slowly turn around.

Nothing.

I wonder if it was Cole or Aaron playing tricks on me. So I went to their tent, and poked my head in. Aaron is facing the right side, and Cole is hugging his pillow. Hmm.

Maybe it's Michelle or Kareana. They're always laughing at my blondness. With that said, I slowly work my way to their tent. After poking my head in, I gasp. They're both there, sound asleep.

What, or who, is making the sound?

The sound came from the right, I'm sure of it. So I stand up, and slowly make my way to the trees.

I got to the edge, and looked back. Everyone still seems to be asleep. With a deep breath, I walk in.

***

I've been walking for about 10 minutes. Hopefully, I can find my way back.

I am about to just call it quits and turn around. I haven't heard the sound or seen anything that could've caused it, but just as I was thinking this, a shadow crosses my vision.

What the..?

It had a human figure, but much bigger.

It's walking deeper into the trees.

I pick up the pace.

I step on a branch, and it makes a loud crunching sound.

The figure stops, and slowly does a 180. It's eyes are blood red.

Oh god. This is it. This is how I die. My pulse increases and my hands get clammy. My breathing becomes ragged.

The figure then starts walking. Faster than before.

I break into a jog.

That just causes it to pick up speed.

The figure stops, but I don't. It reaches out to the left, and runs its hand along something.

SCREEEECH

My ears are ringing. Not only was that the sound I was hearing, it was also extremely loud. I found the source of the disturbance, I just don't know exactly what the source is.

I am now 10 feet away from it. It's huge. Easily twice my size. It looks right at me, and laughs.

I bite my tongue to keep myself from screaming.

Then, the figure vanishes.

I start running forward. How did it just vanish out of thin air? It was right in front of me!

I eventually trip on a fallen tree.

I get a face full of dirt. Other than a few bruises on my shin from hitting the tree, I think I'm okay. I look around. It looks like I'm in a circle of dirt. I scoot off to the right and find a stone. On either side of the rock are more evenly spaced stones. And beyond those are more. They go all the way around the dirt circle. I run my hand through my hair out of confusion. A few strands fall into the soil.

What is this? Who took the time to do this? And why was I brought here? What brought me here?

I stand up, and brush myself off. Looking at my feet to be sure I don't fall again, I take a step back in the direction I came from. I need sleep. I hope I make it back before anyone wakes up. Scratch that, I hope I make it back period.

SCREEEECH

My head snaps up.

The figure is standing on the log that is less than a foot from me.

This time, I don't hold back my scream as it leaps toward me.

A/N

WHOA, CLIFFHANGER. Did I just do that? Heck yes I did! Please don't me too mad! (;

I decided to go ahead and write the next chapter and upload it. I know I said once a week, but I literally have nothing better to do. (Grounded probs lol)

Anyway, I really hope you're enjoying this as much as I am writing it! You guys are amazing! Seriously! :D

*hugs you all and allows you to ride my pet unicorn* (;

-Kayla