A SHADOWY DESCENT INTO BLINDS STRAND

The sunlight struggled to pierce the thick canopy overhead as I trudged deeper into Blinds Strand. Every rustle of leaves sent a shiver down my spine, and the air hung heavy with the sweet scent of decay. The path was barely discernible, a winding ribbon veiled by thickets that clawed at my legs. I could feel eyes watching me from the shadows, thei