Once upon a time, I heard rumors that the forest was forbidden to enter because there were lots of people missing after they went inside the forest. But only one went out of the forbidden forest alive, and it was my grandfather. He said that he was lucky. He heard screaming and crying voices that he could only hear.
A few years passed, and I went to the forest because I could not let the people go missing.
I saw that my shadow was not following me, so I ignored it. I saw many shadows that made me scared because I was the only one inside.
I heard that somebody is talking to me, like taking me to a place maybe the way out!
I followed the voice, and it stopped, then I heard another voice. It was an evil laugh. My grandfather told me not to move until the voice stopped, so I did not. I went deeper into the forest.
I saw strange insects, so I wanted to take one home to experiment. What kind of insect was it? I went deeper and saw a beetle that had four eyes.
It was dark; there was no light and no signs of exit. Luckily, I had a flashlight. My grandfather told me the way to the exit was the light of the heart, and went out. At school I will share my experience so there will be no missing people.
About the Author
Jewel Mikyle Roco10-year-old Jewel Mikyle Roco, an incoming fifth-grade student, lives in Makati City. She loves writing short horror stories, building with blocks, and drawing. Jewel enjoys adventures and exploring nature through travel.