The Whispering Pines

    By d.ama.r.i.koh.en

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    08 May, 2024

    a man in a hooded jacket walking through a forest with trees and ferns on the ground and a foggy sky, antipodeans, poster art, Dennis Flanders, promotional image

    The traveler, a solitary figure, ventured deeper into the forest, his footsteps muffled by the undergrowth.

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    He felt a chill run down his spine as a gust of wind rustled the leaves, whispering secrets only the forest knew.

    a painting of a house in the woods with moss growing on the roof and steps leading up to it, gothic art, a detailed matte painting, ferdinand knab, matte fantasy painting

    Stumbling upon an ancient altar, the traveler felt a surge of curiosity and dread intertwine.

    a man sitting on a bench in a forest with moss growing on the ground and trees around him,, antipodeans, a character portrait, Dirk Crabeth, epic fantasy character art

    He reached out to touch the worn stone, feeling the cold seep into his skin, and the forest fell eerily silent.

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    Suddenly, the shadows began to move, revealing eerie creatures with glowing eyes, their whispers growing louder.

    a man standing in front of a giant demon in a forest with red eyes and a demon like head, gothic art, poster art, Anson Maddocks, promotional image

    The traveler stood frozen as they circled him, their whispers filling his mind with images of times long past.

    a man standing in the woods with a backpack on his shoulder and a backpack on his shoulder, with a forest in the background, private press, a poster, Dan Scott, promotional image

    A heavier silence fell over the forest as the unseen presence revealed itself, watching him with a chilling gaze.

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    The traveler felt a cold dread settling in as the entity continued to gaze at him, its intentions unknown.

    a man standing in a forest with trees in the background and fog in the air above him, with a beard and a beard, arts and crafts movement, poster art, David Annand, promotional image

    The entity spoke, its voice echoing through the forest, filling the air with a sense of ancient power and wisdom.

    a person in a hooded jacket walking through a forest with trees and leaves on the ground and fog in the air, gothic art, a matte painting, Dirk Crabeth, dark shadows

    'You have awakened us, traveler. We have been silent for centuries, but you have given us a voice again.'

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    Surrounded by the creatures and the entity, the traveler nodded, accepting his newfound fate.

    a man in a coat and horns walking through a forest with two demonic creatures behind him and a lantern in his hand, fantasy art, concept art, Cedric Peyravernay, comic cover art

    As the forest settled, the traveler knew he was no longer alone. The forest and its ancient secrets had claimed him.

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