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You looked back, curious as to who—or more likely, what—made that sound. You shook your head. You'd like to stay positive even in this kind of situation. Maybe it was the kids playing a prank on you. You're so hopeful of that, you'd gladly listen to their laughter just so you could leave the forest.

But your hopes evaporated and turned into spine-chilling fear when you saw what made the noise.

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A shadow of a tall man looked at you with glowing eyes. He was standing behind a tree as if he were afraid of something. Your heart rate doubled. You stepped back.

"Uhm, hello. You've been wandering for a while now. You're lost, aren't you?" The shadow said, "Let me help you."

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Ask him how to leave the forest — Page 23

Accept help — Page 15

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