The Wolf and the Butterfly
First Steps into the Whispers
sorry for the delay bubbas🥺 I had my sem end exams
(Anya stands at the edge of the village, a worn leather bag slung over her shoulder. She clutches a rolled-up, aged parchment map, her expression a mix of apprehension and resolve)
Elder Elara
(from a distance, her voice carrying on the morning breeze): Remember what I told you, Anya. Trust your instincts. And be careful of distractions.
Anya
(looking back, offering a small, determined nod): I will, Elder Elara. Thank you.
Anya turns and takes a deep breath and steps into the narrow path which leads to dense forest
Anya
(to herself, a slight nervous tremor in her voice): The Whispering Woods😀 Doesn't sound very friendly😀🙂😟
She sees the map, tracing a finger along a winding, dotted line
Anya
"Follow the forgotten path until the twin ancient oaks." Okay, forgotten path...😕 found it. Now for the oaks.
Anya walks cautiously, twigs snapping softly under her worn boots.
Anya
(looking around) Wow😲😲... it's much bigger here than it looks from the outside. And the trees... they're giant
(A gentle, almost imperceptible whisper seems to weave through the trees, a sound like rustling leaves and distant sighs.)
Anya
(stopping, head cocked)Did... did I just hear something? Or is that just the wind?
Anya
(starts walking faster) Just the wind. Definitely the wind. No talking trees, no singing bushes. 😄😄
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