Black Is Void

•Chapter 1 : THE FOREST•

A Camping Trip

Have you ever did a camping trip with friends? It's a memorable experience. Especially in the infamous Odith Forest. A memory which will haunt you forever.

It was early in the morning, still 7 am. One of the rare moments when I wake up early because today, I had a camping trip with my friends. I had to reach my friend Drake's house by 11 am, and here I was waking up at 7 am and still packing my stuff. But the most interesting thing? I didn't know where I was going. I just knew it was a camping trip. To where? Well, I forgot to ask Drake.

'Well, where are we going Sally?' I asked my friend who came early at my home, ofcourse to wake me up.

'You are something else. Ofcourse you don't know' She looked at me with a bored expression.

'Well..' i chuckle awkwardly

Sally sighs and says ' Odith Forest. We're going to the Odith Forest. It's at the outskirts of the city, 4 hour drive from the main city.'

'Odith Forest? Sounds odd. But I guess it's good, at the outskirts of the city. No population to disturb us. Just our group' I reply packing my stuff.

'Good? Not just good... it's great. At the outskirts of the city where no one could help us if we needed. No one to save us- a perfect target for the killers and mythological creatures. ' She said in a low voice .

I roll my eyes. ' Here we go. Sally and her wild imagination. You truly are a paranormal fan. '

' You're right. But I have a reason this time. Do you know a thing about this Odith Forest?'

I stay silent. Looking up at the sky acting innocent. 'Wow, the sky is so beauti-'

She cuts me off before I could continue. ' 'Don't try to change subject now. I have no hopes for you. I knew you don't know anything.' She looks at me, her arms crossed.

I clear my throat. ' Fine Ms. Sally. Could you honour me with your knowledge?'

Sally suddenly laughs. 'Sorry, i couldn't keep my act anymore.' ; she composed her face and continues 'Sure, Ms. Sae. I will honour you with my knowledge. '

I stay silent, urging her to continue.

' So, here it is. For starters, Odith means Death. '

'Now let me guess, this forest has some supernatural stories related to it. Am i right?'

' How did you guess?..'

' I'm smart-' she again cuts me off

'So moving on, as you said this Odith Forest has some stories related to it. There have been several instances of people, along with groups going missing.' Sally turned serious

' What? How's that?'

' That's for the trip. I'll tell the story at the camp' Sally stood up and walked to the window.

' Hey! No you can't keep me hanging like this! Tell me- Wait no, I'm not coming to such a Forest. I'm too young to die!' I stopped packing my bag and picked up the phone to call Drake.

' Don't be a scaredy cat, Sae. Grow up-' i cut her off before she could continue.

' If growing up means going to an unknown forest to die, then I'm not growing up' I was just about to call Drake when Sally snatched the phone from me.

'You're so easy to scare Sae. I was just joking.. there are no such stories nor is the forest cursed.' Sally laughs

' And do i believe you? No.'

' Just beleive me. I'm not lying. I was just messing with you.'

I look at her, my eyes narrowed in skeptism. After a moment i sigh and throw a pillow at her which she successfully dodges. ' I'll take my revenge Sally. Might become the killer tonight '

' And I'll be waiting ' replied Sally. Clearly not taking me seriously.

In the car

Total of 6 people were going to the trip. Me , Sally, Drake, Roman, Kai and Luna.

'Drake, you're a terrible driver.' I say leaning back on my seat

' Oh spare me , Sae. You worry too much. I'm driving perfectly. Better than you've ever seen. What do you say Kai?'

' Shut up Drake. For god's sake you are not on a racing path. ' Kai replied

'Oh , me too, for once I agree with Sae. She's not being an overthinker.' Sally chimed

' You guys are seriously ganging up on me! Never thought I would grow up to see this day! ' Drake started his drama .

Roman as usual was sleeping and absent from the conversation. I wonder whether he knows there's a world around him.

' Guys what's that?' Luna pointed to the forest

We all turned to see where she pointed but we didn't saw anything.

' I thought I saw something there.. it wasn't human.…Luna continued.