Author : Drac Von Stoller
Publisher : Drac Von Stoller
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Demon's Den by : Drac Von Stoller
Download or read book The Demon's Den written by Drac Von Stoller and published by Drac Von Stoller. This book was released on 2024-06-30 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep within the heart of a dense forest, where shadows linger and the wind whispers ancient secrets, there lies a place known as The Demon's Den. It is said to be a cursed and forbidden place, haunted by malevolent spirits and demons that lurk in the shadows, waiting to ensnare unsuspecting souls. Few who enter The Demon's Den ever return, and those who do are forever changed, their minds twisted by the dark powers that reside within its walls. On a cold and moonless night, a group of adventurous teenagers gathered around a campfire deep in the forest. They had heard the stories of The Demon's Den and decided to test their courage by venturing into the forbidden place. Among them was Mark, a bold and reckless young man with a devil-may-care attitude, and his girlfriend, Angie, a shy and timid girl who was easily swayed by Mark's bravado. As they sat huddled around the flickering flames, Mark regaled his friends with tales of the supernatural, his voice filled with a mixture of fear and excitement. "I've heard that The Demon's Den is a portal to hell itself," he said, his eyes wide with anticipation. "They say that the demons who dwell there can possess your soul and drive you to madness." The others listened in awe, their hearts pounding with a mixture of dread and curiosity. "Do you really think we should go there?" Angie whispered, her voice barely above a whisper. Mark grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Of course we should. What's the point of living if you don't take risks? Besides, it's just a stupid legend. There's nothing to be afraid of." With a mixture of excitement and trepidation, the group made their way through the dark forest, guided only by the dim light of their flashlights. The trees loomed overhead like silent sentinels, their twisted branches reaching out like skeletal fingers. The air grew colder and the silence grew oppressive, broken only by the rustle of leaves and the distant cry of a lone owl. Angie shivered, feeling as though unseen eyes were watching their every move. Mark led the way, his bravado masking the tremor in his hands as he pushed aside low-hanging vines. "Did you hear that?" he whispered, stopping suddenly. The group froze, straining their ears in the eerie silence. A low, guttural growl echoed through the trees, followed by the sound of something large moving through the underbrush. Angie's breath caught in her throat as she saw a pair of glowing red eyes watching them from the darkness. "It's nothing," Mark said, his voice wavering slightly. "Just the wind playing tricks on us." But as they continued, strange symbols began to appear carved into the bark of the trees. Ancient, twisted runes that seemed to pulse with an otherworldly energy. One of the group, a boy named Jake, reached out to touch one of the symbols. "Don't!" Angie cried, but it was too late. As Jake's fingers brushed the carved wood, a jolt of energy surged through him. He screamed, his body convulsing as dark veins spread across his skin like a spider's web. The group watched in horror as Jake's eyes rolled back in his head, his mouth opening unnaturally wide as he began to speak in a language none of them recognized. His voice was not his own, deep and resonant with an ancient power that made their very souls quake. Angie clutched Mark's arm, her nails digging into his skin. "We need to go back," she pleaded. "This is wrong. We shouldn't be here." But Mark shook his head, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of fear and fascination. "We've come too far to turn back now," he insisted. "Besides, look at Jake. He's... he's okay now." Indeed, Jake had stopped convulsing and stood quietly, his eyes vacant and unfocused. But Angie couldn't shake the feeling that whatever was looking out through Jake's eyes now was not their friend. As they pressed on, the forest seemed to come alive around them. Shadows danced at the edge of their vision, taking on grotesque forms that vanished when looked at directly. The ground beneath their feet squelched with each step, as though they were walking on decaying flesh rather than soil. The air grew colder, their breath misting in front of them despite the summer warmth they'd left behind. And always, always, there was the sensation of being watched, of malevolent presences just beyond the veil of reality, waiting for their chance to break through. By the time they reached the entrance to The Demon's Den, Angie was shaking uncontrollably, her mind reeling from the horrors they'd witnessed on their journey. She knew, with a certainty that chilled her to her core, that whatever awaited them in the den would be far, far worse than anything they'd encountered in the forest. And yet, drawn by some dark compulsion she couldn't understand, she followed Mark into the yawning darkness of the cave mouth, leaving behind the last vestiges of the world she knew.
