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The Whispering Spirits
Chapter 1: The Forest of Echoes
Lena had always felt a strange pull to the old forest near her village. The locals called it the Forest of Echoes, for the wind seemed to carry whispers, as if the trees themselves were speaking. Some believed the forest was haunted by spirits, others claimed it was cursed, but Lena, curious and brave, had never been afraid. Ever since she was a child, she felt an unexplainable connection to the forest—like the trees, the rocks, and the streams were alive, watching over her.
One autumn evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Lena decided to explore deeper into the forest than ever before. With only the light of her lantern guiding her way, she walked deeper into the heart of the woods. The air grew cooler, the shadows longer, and the whispers louder.
Suddenly, a soft voice floated on the breeze. “Lena… Lena…”
She stopped, heart pounding, but no one was in sight. The voice sounded so real, like a memory tugging at the edges of her mind.
“Who’s there?” she called out, her voice trembling.
The wind rustled the leaves, and the voice came again, more distinct this time. “We are the spirits of the forest… We’ve been waiting for you.”