Title: The Whispers in the Woods 1. Main Characters: Mara Reynolds: A 28-year-old journalist investigating her brother's mysterious death. Caleb Reynolds: Mara's younger brother, who died under strange circumstances in a remote town. Eleanor Graves: The town historian with a hidden agenda. Tommy Carson: A local boy who knows more about the woods than anyone should. 2.Additional Characters: Sheriff Jack Holden: A weary lawman, skeptical of Mara's suspicions. Lila Patterson: A reclusive woman living on the outskirts of town, rumored to be a witch. Evan Monroe: Caleb's best friend, who might be hiding something. 3. Setting: The story is set in the small, isolated town of Blackwood, surrounded by dense, ancient woods with a dark history. 4. Chapters: Chapter 1: The Invitation Chapter 2: Echoes of the Past Chapter 3: Into the Woods Chapter 4: The Blackwood Curse Chapter 5: The Final Revelation 5. Possible Illustrations: Chapter 1: Mara holding a letter, her face a mix of confusion and determination. Chapter 2: A dark, old house covered in vines with a single light in the window. Chapter 3: The dense, shadowy woods with twisted trees, almost alive in their malevolence. Chapter 4: A ritual circle in the woods, with strange symbols carved into the ground. Chapter 5: A chilling scene of Mara facing an ancient, shadowy figure deep in the woods