Bound by the night

ains. It was a place she'd left behind a decade ago, chasing dreams in the bustling city. Now, with those dreams in d

its own, the tall pines whispering ancient secrets as the car's headlights cut through the darkness. Tessa foun

gs with a mix of nostalgia and determination. Her goal was simple: find peace and maybe rediscover the i

of leaves. The sun filtered through the cabin's windows, casting a warm, golden glow across the wo

to hold a memory. Tessa marveled at how the forest had remained largely untouched by time. She

et certain areas. The feeling was unsettling but intriguing. Her thoughts were interrupted by a sudden r

d piercing green eyes gave him an air of mystery. His gaze met hers, and for a moment,

e was deep, smooth, and

mpose herself. "No, just exploring

"Well, the woods can be unpredictable. It's not

t made Tessa pause. "Thank you for

s if swallowed by the shadows. Tessa stood there, a mixture of confusion and fascination swi

the evening approached and the forest darkened, she decided to take a stroll around the property

ht contrasted sharply with the disquieting encounter she had earlier. As she prepared for bed,

pair of intense green eyes. She awoke in the middle of the night with a start, her h

e did she know, her return to this seemingly peaceful town would unravel a web of secrets that would challenge everythi

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