Thriller Fiction
The Whispering Woods
A Tale of Mystery and Deception in the Shadows of Winter
As the frost-kissed air bit at her cheeks, Ox stood vigilant, her eyes scanning the darkening woods for any sign of danger. The old woodsman, Grimgold, had sent for her, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. The snow-covered trees seemed to whisper secrets to one another, their branches creaking in the gentle winter breeze.The herder, Kael, stood beside her, his rugged face pinched with worry. "Ox, what's got you spooked?" he asked, his deep voice barely above a whisper.Ox hesitated, her gaze drifting back to the trees.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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471 Words