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Hunted place

Hunted place horror story

By CS BGMPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
Hunted place
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It was a cold autumn night and the wind was howling through the trees. The moon shone brightly in the sky, illuminating the forest and casting strange shadows across the clearing.

John had come to this spot many times before, but tonight something was different. He could feel a strange presence in the air and the hairs on the back of his neck were standing on end. He was sure he heard a whisper on the wind, but he couldn’t make out the words.

Suddenly, a loud crash came from the woods nearby. John jumped and looked around, but he couldn’t see anything. He started to walk away, but then he heard the whisper again. This time, he could make out the words: “Come closer.”

John hesitated, but curiosity got the better of him. He stepped closer to the edge of the woods and peered in. His heart skipped a beat when he saw a figure standing in the darkness. It was a woman with long, dark hair and a pale face. She was wearing a long, white dress and her eyes seemed to pierce right through him.

John wanted to run, but he was paralyzed with fear. The woman stepped out of the shadows and slowly walked towards him. When she was close enough, she spoke in a soft voice: “I’ve been waiting for you, John.”

John backed away, but he couldn’t move fast enough. The woman reached out and grabbed his arm. Her grip was like iron and she pulled him towards her. She opened her mouth and let out a terrifying scream.

John tried to break free, but it was too late. The woman had already taken control of his mind and body.

For the next few hours, John was her puppet. He followed her every command and did whatever she asked. Eventually, the sun began to rise and the woman disappeared back into the woods.

John never returned to that spot again. To this day, he still feels the chill of fear whenever he remembers that night.

John was deeply traumatized by the experience. He had nightmares for weeks afterwards and was constantly looking over his shoulder, expecting the woman to reappear. He was never sure if she was real or just a figment of his imagination.

No matter what, John was never able to shake the feeling of dread that had taken over him that fateful night. He had seen a darkness within the woman that left him feeling deeply disturbed. He knew that she was something far more sinister than he could ever imagine.

John started to research the woman and the area she had been in. He discovered that the land had a dark history, filled with tales of strange creatures and horrific events. He also heard rumors of a powerful witch who had been living in the woods for centuries.

John believed that this witch was the woman he had encountered. He was sure that she had been the one controlling his mind and body that night. He was determined to find out more and protect himself from her, but it was too late.

The witch had already claimed him as her own, and he was now doomed to live in her dark, twisted world forever.

John continued to research the witch, and he eventually discovered her true identity. She was an ancient, powerful being known as the Lady of the Woods. She was said to be able to influence people’s minds and manipulate them to do her bidding.

John was terrified of the Lady of the Woods, but he also felt a strange connection to her. He knew that she had chosen him for some reason and he was determined to find out why. He gathered all the information he could and eventually confronted the witch in her lair.

After a long and terrifying conversation, John learned that the Lady of the Woods had chosen him to be her champion. She had seen the darkness in his heart and wanted him to use it to help her cause.

John was reluctant to accept this role, but in the end he agreed. He had no other choice. He was now the Lady of the Woods’ servant, and he had to do whatever she commanded.

John’s life changed dramatically after that. He was no longer a normal man, but a powerful warrior for the Lady of the Woods. He fought her enemies and protected her secrets, all while under her watchful gaze.

John was never able to escape the Lady of the Woods’ influence, but he did manage to find a measure of peace in his new role. He understood that he was a part of something greater than himself and that he was helping to keep the world safe from evil.

John was never able to forget the night he encountered the Lady of the Woods. It was a terrifying experience, but it also changed his life in unexpected ways. He had been chosen by a powerful being and given an important role in the world. He would never be the same again.

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