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Chapter 1: What terrifying experiences happen during a hunting trip?
I had quite the experience when I was 17. I am now 26, but the events that unfolded remain forever burned into my memory as if they happened yesterday. My father and I had decided to make a weekend hunting trip to my family's hunting cabin. The cabin is located on a 120-acre plot of land in the middle of Mark Twain National Forest.
We loaded up on Friday morning and made the drive out to the cabin. It is extremely isolated. The closest house is roughly 10 miles away. The cabin sits in a clearing and is surrounded by fairly dense forest on all sides.
We arrived around noon, brought everything inside, gassed up the electric generator, hooked it up, and then decided it would be a good time to figure out where we wanted to set up our deer blind and the stand we had brought along. I decided to go find a good spot for the blind, and my dad went to set up the stand in a different area of the woods.
I followed a small game trail for quite a while and eventually found a good spot. I spent some time setting up the blind and securing it so it would be ready to go first thing in the morning. As I was finishing up, I became very aware that something was watching me from the tree line about 25 yards away. At first, it was just that uneasy feeling.
Hairs on the back of my neck standing up, catching glimpses of movement. I saw something peek out from behind a tree and then duck back. Then I heard a loud crashing sound as it ran off in the opposite direction. It freaked me out at first, but since I didn't get a good look, I eventually convinced myself it was a deer or some other wild animal.
I returned to the cabin and told my dad what had happened, and we both laughed about it. We made some dinner, bull-crapped a little, and settled down to sleep at about 9 p.m. Around 1.30 a.m., we both awoke to a loud crashing sound, like someone had thrown a large rock onto the roof.
We got up, listened for a few minutes, and heard nothing but the eerie stillness of the night, occasionally interrupted by the howl of the wind outside.
after a few minutes we armed ourselves and my dad grabbed a spotlight we walked outside and shined it around but saw nothing we eventually shrugged it off as a tree branch or something similar and went back to sleep we got up around five a m i went to the deer blind and my dad went to the stand he had set up I stayed until around 8 a.m. without any incident.
That evening, I decided I would go to the deer stand and my father wanted to try the blind. We explained to each other where we had set up and headed off. My dad had placed the stand on the edge of a small field next to a stream, about a 20-minute walk away. I opted to leave the four-wheeler so I wouldn't scare any potential game in the area.
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Chapter 2: What unusual events unfold in the woods?
I tossed on my boots and coat, grabbed a flashlight, and made a beeline back to the ridge. Part of me hoped I'd find ashes or footprints, anything that would put my thoughts to rest. But there was nothing. Every tree looked the same as it always had. The ground was untouched by tire tracks, and no branches were snapped like you'd expect if vehicles had rumbled through.
For a moment, I just stood there, feeling like I was wandering through someone else's dream. I spent hours picking over the underbrush and combing every inch of that field, coming up with zero evidence. It was maddening. I'd seen that glow with my own eyes, yet I couldn't prove it.
Eventually I dragged myself back home, my mind buzzing with possibilities, a trick of light, some forest phenomenon, or something more ominous. I didn't realize how anxious I was until I tried to talk about it with my stepdad that afternoon, and couldn't form the right words. He didn't tease or lecture, he just pulled me aside with an uneasy look.
He mentioned he'd gone hunting a few nights after my incident, in an entirely different patch of woods. He was waiting for our dogs to bark when he witnessed three flashes of intense red lighting up the tree line. Each flash illuminated the forest around him like a camera strobe, except tinted crimson. He confessed he nearly dropped his rifle in shock.
He flicked on his flashlight, thinking maybe flares were being fired, but the woods were silent. No sign of people or emergency gear. It was gone as fast as it appeared. Hearing that rattled me. My stepdad doesn't scare easy, so to see him unsettled clued me in that we were dealing with something serious.
Suddenly, my own brush with that glow felt a little less like a delusion, and more like a shared mystery. We spent the rest of the evening tossing around theories, secret military drills, an experimental aircraft, maybe even something that defies normal explanation. None of it clicked into place. Days slipped by, and each one felt a little more tense than the last.
We'd do chores, feed the dogs, chat about everyday stuff, but it was obvious we were both distracted by the memory of that red light. I tried venting my confusion online, mostly local forums and social media groups. Eventually, I found a thread where someone described a red orb that had appeared in the sky about ten miles away.
The post was old, but they included grainy photos of a crimson object that shifted colors. Reading that made me uneasy in a completely different way. Instead of feeling singled out, I now realized we weren't the only ones who had seen something out of the ordinary. I shared those screenshots with my stepdad, and we just stared at them.
Neither of us spoke right away, probably because we were trying to figure out if we preferred feeling alone in our experience, or knowing that others had witnessed something just as bizarre. If it was a hoax, it was a detailed one. But if it was real, then what was it doing in our little corner of southwest Virginia? We never got a neat explanation.
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Chapter 3: How do the characters confront their fears?
And that moment, that fleeting second of indecision, was all it took for me to realize there was no turning back. I stood in that dim hallway, lingering by a battered door whose edges were chipped from years of neglect. The old house had been dead silent moments ago, but now it seemed to breathe in unison with me.
That door in front of me was slightly ajar, as though inviting me to cross a final boundary. In the hush, the wind outside sounded remote, like a distant chorus. My mind was torn between heading back into the cold, or surrendering to the pull of something sinister. I nudged the door open and peered down a flight of creaking stairs.
They led into an inky darkness that made every instinct of mine scream to turn away. The only reason I kept going was because that tiny voice of pride in my head refused to admit I was afraid. With a trembling flashlight in hand and my shotgun balanced on my shoulder, I inched down step by step. Each board groaned under my boots, and the stale air hit my nose, a mix of damp earth and rot.
A warning that whatever lurked below wasn't meant for casual eyes. Halfway down, the warm sensation I'd felt upstairs vanished. It was like entering a different world, one that felt…charged. It was difficult to pinpoint if the source was just my nerves or something deeper. The flashlight flickered, casting shaky beams along the walls.
Spider webs swayed like veils, hinting that nobody had stepped foot here in ages, yet I couldn't push aside the suspicion that I wasn't alone. Below me, the basement opened up into a cramped space. The walls were rough stone, with dusty shelves lining the perimeter.
From what I could see, they were mostly empty, aside from a few rusted cans and glass jars, so clouded I couldn't see what they once held. I swept the flashlight around, trying to get my bearings. Each time the beam revealed a new corner, I half expected to catch sight of a shape crouched in the shadows. That was when the flashlight landed on something that made my insides twist.
At the far wall, large iron chains were fastened directly into the stone. They ended in a set of equally rusted shackles. The metal looked ancient, weathered by more years than I could guess.
i moved closer though part of me didn't want to the presence of those chains told a story nobody ever spoke about a grim reminder that this wasn't just some old house it was a place that might have swallowed entire lives As I approached, an icy dread seeped through my gut. Dust coated the chains, but they still bore faint scratches, as though someone, or something, had struggled against them.
My breathing hitched as I extended a hand. My flashlight's beam wavered as I tapped the shackles with my fingertips. They made a dull clang that echoed too loudly in that silent room. It was enough to make my teeth clench. Suddenly, a thunderous crash reverberated from above. It felt like the ceiling was about to cave in, sending a flurry of dust raining down.
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Chapter 4: What eerie encounters lead to a chilling realization?
we navigated dense brush for hours twigs snapped underfoot and the forest around us felt damp and heavy occasionally we spotted odd footprints leading off the trail smaller than what we'd expect from a hunter wearing standard boots no one said much about them but we all silently acknowledged this was unusual Eventually, Danny, who was leading, motioned for us to slow down.
Through the thick undergrowth, we spotted a clearing. It wasn't big, but I caught glimpses of something that looked like tents. We carefully crept forward, expecting to bump into another hunting party. Instead, we entered a bizarre makeshift campsite.
Two tents were sloppily pitched side by side, several garbage bags were haphazardly scattered around, and a couple more were leaning against a fallen tree trunk. A ring of stones formed what might have been a fire pit, the ash still fresh. It felt like the occupants had stepped out only moments ago. Yet the entire place was silent, not even a rustle.
We tried calling out, thinking we'd find folks who were simply off collecting firewood or scouting. Nobody answered. Danny took a few steps into the camp while the rest of us hung back, searching for any sign of movement. There was nothing but the rustle of leaves in the breeze. One of the band members, Noah, decided to check the tents. He peeked inside, hoping to find an ID.
He quickly pulled back with a grimace. A couple of sleeping bags were tossed about, no personal papers in sight, just a lingering odor like stale sweat. Across the campsite, another hunter named Brian poked a hole in one of the garbage bags, searching for receipts or something that could point to who was out here. He paused, eyes wide, and waved us over.
We gathered around as he pulled out a small piece of clothing, bright pink, frilly, and obviously not something a typical hunter would wear. Then, he reached deeper and drew out a handful of women's clothes, all jammed in together. We stared, trying to process why anyone would stash so many garments in the middle of nowhere.
The confusion deepened when Brian unfolded a shirt with rusty brown splotches along the sleeves. It was impossible to pretend we didn't recognize what that might be. The sight made my stomach lurch. We stood there, surrounded by half a dozen bags stuffed full of clothes, some of which had what looked like old bloodstains. There were even purses mixed in.
Several, all different styles, some with straps torn off. an icy wave of realization swept through our group this wasn't an innocent case of campers forgetting their laundry something much darker was hidden here my pulse hammered and i felt the urge to leave right then we were in way over our heads
We had no idea if the owners of this place would come back or whether they were already watching from the trees. Noah took charge, telling everyone to stop rummaging so we wouldn't mess up any potential evidence. We huddled in the middle of the camp, glancing at the thick woods around us. Every snap twig, every gust of wind felt menacing.
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Chapter 5: What happens when the characters venture into forbidden territory?
My cousin caught up behind me, out of breath, muttering about how we should leave it alone. But I couldn't just walk away.
i moved closer and realized this thing had definitely been here a while the cloth was stained the edges frayed tied with a piece of grungy string a tension loomed over the spot like the air itself was heavier my cousin mumbled that it looked like bad news but i was too curious for my own good
i crouched down and untied the ragged knot half expecting something awful to scuttle out inside i found a mix of items sharp-edged stones small bleached bones bits of driftwood and shells plus some twigs and dried leaves that looked deliberately chosen they weren't tossed together by accident it all felt deliberate like somebody had curated these pieces for a purpose i couldn't guess
my cousin demanded we seal it back up and go i admit i hesitated longer than i should have just taking in every odd detail the cleanliness of the bones the carefully selected shells that sense of intent eventually i rewrapped it as neatly as possible set it on the ground and stepped back. The dog broke her stare and shook herself, like she'd been snapped out of a trance.
My cousin and I locked eyes, deciding without a word that we'd seen enough. We returned to the main trail, my pulse hammering like I'd just run a marathon. The sun still poured down, bright as ever, but I didn't feel safe. Every crunch of leaves underfoot seemed too loud. Getting back to the car was all that mattered.
We barely spoke until we were on the road, each of us trying to make sense of a place that felt anything but normal. Whatever secrets were tucked away among those trees, I wasn't sure I wanted to find out. Yet a part of me still wondered if those nighttime lights and this eerie little bundle were connected. And the unsettling truth was, I had no clue what either of them really meant.
I left the house while the sky still hovered in that half-light of early morning, hoping to catch sight of some wildlife before the day got too warm. My two dogs, Duke and Jax, trotted out of the truck and onto the trail, usually raring to go. But right from the start, something was off. The entire place was so quiet it was practically humming with tension.
No distant birds calling, not even a stray cricket. I'm used to the woods brimming with noise, squirrels scurrying in the underbrush, a crow cawing overhead, maybe the soft crunch of leaves as a deer scampers away. That morning though, there was nothing but a heaviness in the air.
I remember glancing at the dogs, expecting them to nose around like they usually do, tails wagging like they were auditioning for a dog food commercial. Instead, both stayed close to my ankles. Jax even paused to stare into the tree line as if he expected something to burst out at any second. I tried to push aside the uneasy sense in my gut by focusing on the task at hand.
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Chapter 6: How do the woods reveal their dark secrets?
Every so often, I paused to listen for any sign of life. An owl, a squirrel, a rustle in the brush. But the silence remained absolute, like a blanket smothering any normal sound. I'd had run-ins with danger before. Standoffs with territorial bears. Accidental brushes with folks guarding illegal grow sites. Those situations were alarming, but they were threats I knew how to handle.
You can stand your ground with a bear, fire a warning shot, or talk your way out with some anxious-looking people who'd rather be left alone. But this? This felt like stepping into a nightmare. Maybe it was a freak natural occurrence, or maybe it was something else entirely. Either way, I wasn't about to hang around and find out. As the truck came to mind, I quickened my pace.
My one regret was tossing that fish on the fire. Part of me wished I'd found a way to bag the corpse and show a ranger. But I wasn't about to go digging through the ashes for that infected mess, not with the dogs as rattled as they were.
jacks actually kept bumping his nose into the back of my knee every few steps as if to say we need to move faster and for once i didn't argue with him the deeper i walked the more obvious it became the forest had emptied out for a reason and i was outstaying my welcome
i just hoped i could leave before discovering what that reason might be the sour haze the infested fish the oppressive silence it felt like signs pointing me in one direction out and that's exactly where i was headed determined to get back to my truck and away from whatever had tainted this place so completely
I was more than halfway back to my truck when Jack started barking in this wild, frenzied way I'd never heard before. Duke joined in a second later, both hackles raised and eyes wide with alarm. They were facing the same stretch of woods we'd just come through. Dense undergrowth, twisted branches, and complete stillness. It was as if they sensed something moving where I could only see shadows.
I gripped my rifle, scanning the area. Normally I'd catch a rustle of leaves or the snap of a twig if there was a bear or another big predator. Instead, absolute silence. My gut told me something was watching from the trees, something that didn't want to be seen. Jack's back toward me, tail tucked. He never cowered like that, not even when we'd crossed paths with a grizzly.
That's what made me realize we couldn't just stand there waiting for whatever lurked beyond those bushes. I started urging the dogs forward, picking up my pace. Each step felt like wading through molasses. There was this overwhelming sense of pressure, like the forest itself was closing in. The air changed too, bringing an intense, acrid odor that made my nose sting.
the stench reminded me of cat urine only mixed with something rotten every breath tasted foul as if we were inhaling some toxic vapor i tried to push it out of my head focusing on just getting us to the truck we hurried along the dogs darting ahead then spinning around to check on me occasionally duke would pause to growl at the brush but still nothing moved my heart hammered harder with each stretch of trail
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Chapter 7: What is the significance of the old house in the forest?
My pant leg was torn, and blood was staining the snow. I tried to stand, wincing as my knee threatened to buckle. There was a sharp pulsing throb like a warning light in my brain. I remember thinking that I'd be in deep trouble if an animal picked up the scent of fresh blood. With my luck, there might be a hungry coyote lurking in the distance, watching for an easy meal.
Jax showed up, completely unfazed, panting like he'd just had the time of his life. Relief washed over me, but anger flickered too. I couldn't handle him bolting again, so I grabbed the broken cord from his side and tied it around my wrist. My fingers shook from the cold, and it felt like the wind was trying to slice through every layer of clothing I had on.
Climbing up the bank became a test of will. The snow soaked into my gloves each time I touched the ground, and I was limping so badly I had to half drag my leg. It must have been two miles or more back to the car, but it felt like crossing some frozen wasteland. The quiet of the woods did nothing to calm me.
Every crack of an ice-laden branch overhead made me flinch, and I kept checking behind me, convinced something might step out from the trees. when i finally spotted the faint outline of the parking lot my throat tightened that battered old car looked like the only safe place on earth i nearly collapsed against it fumbling for my keys my wet gloves making it impossible to grip anything
Jax hopped in the backseat on his own, tail wagging, while I cranked the heater and peeled off my soaked jacket. I threw my rifle onto the floor, realizing there was no way I'd be firing any shots in this condition. My hands were numb, and I was still bleeding. The first aid kit was tucked under the passenger seat, and I tore into it like a lifeline, bandaging my knee with unsteady hands.
Warm air finally blasted from the vents, but my teeth kept chattering, and I couldn't stop replaying each second of that descent down the hill. Eventually I drove away, the engine's hum mixing with the rush of thoughts in my head. Jack settled in, eyes half closed. I kept glancing at him through the rearview mirror, feeling a jumbled mess of relief, anger, and gratitude.
That stretch of creek could have become my grave if I'd hit my head or gone under the ice. The miles slipped by in a haze of slush and salted roads. I kept thinking how close I'd come to not making it out. One broken leash, one moment of distraction, and suddenly nature had me in its teeth, ready to swallow me whole. I knew I'd need to get my leg checked out.
I needed dry clothes and something hot to drink. More than anything, though, I needed to get home, to let the warmth of the house chase away the memory of that frigid water. By the time I pulled into my driveway, I was exhausted, both physically and mentally. I couldn't decide if I felt lucky or just plain foolish. But there was one clear lesson.
Winter hunts aren't games, and careless decisions can turn a simple outing into a nightmare. I limped to my front door, jacks by my side, vowing I'd never let a scrap of cheap plastic determine our fate again. St. Helena Island had this strange way of getting under my skin without warning.
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Chapter 8: What haunting revelations occur at the spire?
Jack mumbled something about leaving, and my legs quivered with a spike of dread, but I kept pushing ahead, telling myself we were too far in to turn back.
a narrow break in the brambles caught our eye on the far side of the trunk thorns snarled the entrance forming a gate of sorts but we squeezed through anyway scraping our arms and ankles in the process the second i crossed that threshold the light seemed to fade
it was still daytime but the air felt dimmer as if the sun couldn't reach this pocket of land my chest tightened with every breath but i refused to back down there was this reckless determination inside me an urge to see what was waiting Beyond the overgrowth lay a patch of ground that had been scorched black. The area was maybe five or six feet across, encircled by dead grass and brittle shrubs.
It was more than just a burn scar. The soil felt oddly cold, and the smell hanging over the place reminded me of wet ashes. At the center stood a charred tree, barely half its original height. The top portion looked like it had been snapped off, and the remaining trunk was blackened and split. That was when I noticed the hollow, a small opening in the trunk just a few feet from the ground.
Normally an owl's hole wouldn't bother me, but this one seemed to drink in the light, leaving nothing but pure darkness within. My pulse hammered as I stared at it. Jack came up behind me, muttering something about going home, but I couldn't tear my eyes away. If anything was responsible for that cry, I felt certain it was hiding in that hollow.
Suddenly, the exact same voice we'd been following, help, help me, came from inside the burned-out tree. Hearing those words echo from such a lifeless trunk made everything inside me twist in fear. I whipped around to see Jack's face, which had gone pale. Neither of us knew what to do or say, so we did the only thing that made sense. We ran.
branches whipped at our faces as we sprinted back the way we came. In our panic, we veered off the trails, desperate to put distance between us and that scorched hollow. It felt like the whole forest was closing in, urging us to escape faster. We tripped over roots, stumbled through prickly undergrowth, and paid no attention to the path or the twisted symbols we'd passed.
We were terrified of seeing something worse if we looked back.
by some stroke of luck we burst out of the woods onto my driveway far from where we'd entered my lungs burned and my mind whirled i still gripped the knife i'd brought but it felt ridiculous and flimsy compared to whatever existed in that hollow jack and i said nothing as we caught our breath we both just stood there shaking hearts pounding so loud we could hardly hear anything else
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