Darkest Hour
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Last published Mon, Jul 28, 2014
Deep in the forest three women were dancing around the fire, chanting words that seems gibberish. As their voice becomes louder, the fire intensified, the wind howling like crazy then it suddenly stops. The forest seems to stand still, no rustle can be heard, the fire went out and they are surrounded by complete darkness.
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