The Trail of Fear
A Tale of Possession and Terror
In a forest with lots of deep shadows, old trees hide things.
An honest group of scouts ran into monsters without knowing it.
The wise leader led them through the scary place, but something dark came to life inside him.
A bad yoke and an old curse.
His eyes, which used to be kind, were now filled with fear.
The dead were replaced by cold, and his warm voice told lies that chilled the spirit and froze the sky.
He led them into the dark, where scary whispers told them bad things were going to happen and the firelight made their faces look awful.
At night, when the moon was shining brightly, they saw his evil shape and heard his wild laughter.
No longer manly and mild.
He moved through the woods like a ghost.
There was black madness inside, and the terrified scouts lost their leader to the demon's sip.
They were getting closer to the final offering with each step forward in the dark, which fed the never-ending night.
Last echoes in the creepy woods.
Lost Scouts to the past of the boss,
Avoid wooded areas that are dark.
When good people sleep, bad things happen.
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Dr. Jason Benskin
I am a dedicated writer whose work delves into the depths of human emotion and experience with a unique voice and an eye for detail.
My goal is to craft writing that resonate with readers on a profound level.
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