Fantasy The Hollows

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THE HOLLOWS

don't get too close, for it's dark inside

There was a small girl, no older than eight, who wanted to explore. Wandering through the meadows just outside of her village, she found a single wildflower. It was so beautiful, so unique, that her young mind couldn't resist the temptation of picking it. But once she picked it, she saw more. A trail of flowers, which slowly led her further and further away from the meadows. Instead of golden wheat, soon lush green grass tickled her small feet. The flowers, ever-changing in appearance, but the aura around them, it kept her distracted. Trees seemed to move out of her way, only to seal her way out, without her even noticing. Darkness surrounded her, the only light was the trail of flowers. Once the final flower was picked, the young girl looked up, finding herself at the edge of the forest, a bouquet of flowers clutched in her small arms. The scent of the sea tickled her nose, and the soft voices of the leaves rustling in the wind filled her mind. A village lay out before her, it having made its home across the unique landscape, curling around the rocky edges of the cliff. Small feet moved forward, eyes wide with curiosity. Walking down a path that she had never seen before, but one that felt familiar to her body. Without looking back, the girl with the flowers fell prey to the eerie village on the mountain, not once wanting to go back to the home she had come from. This is why parents warn their children of The Hollows. A forest that will tempt them with something they can't resist. Whether it's something as innocent as a flower, or as sinful as a beautiful woman, it will tempt you, and if you give in-- well you then belong to The Hollows.

The Hollows has always been a place of mystery. The woods which surround this mysterious clifftop village is one that has been responsible for countless disappearances and even deaths. The village itself has been thought to have always existed as the oldest inhabitant in someone of unthinkable age. It's a place of magic that has been long forgotten in the world outside of it. The creates which have been though to not exist actually thrive and live among one another in The Hollows. The village itself is governed by a council, one that is represented by each race of creature that resides not only in the village but also in the forest. They keep the village in check and deal with any newcomers such as humans. It's unknown what exactly is causing so many humans to be tempted by the woods, but they are, which is causing the village to panic and worry about their own safety. Why is this exactly you may ask? Humans were apparently the reason why the woods had a spell cast on them. There are stories of old which talk about humans slaughtering many of those who reside within the safety of The Hollows. The presence of humans in the village is unsettling and as of late, has resulted in their lives being taken by those who fear them enough to not care about shedding blood.

This has caused a shift within the village itself. The violence which is occurring isn't something that has normally happened. These events are not only causing unease in the residents of the village, but they are also uncovering secrets that had been forgotten for years. Those who have sworn to the warmth and safety of their home have become more aware of the darkness that resides in it. The village has become quieter as the days pass and the whisperings of secrets and curses taint the air throughout the night. What is the truth in all of this? Nobody is sure. The council has grown silent, their doors shut, keeping the villagers out of in the dark. Uncertainty fills their hearts and they can only pray to their Gods that their world as they know it won't crumble into an ocean of ruin.

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