Shadow of the past

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Emilia awoke with a start, the remnants of her dream clinging to her like fog. She shook her head, trying t

or the woods. The forest welcomed her with its familiar embrace, the crunch of leaves beneath her feet a sympho

k, she stumbled upon something unusual-a series of claw marks etched into a nearby tree. They were deep and jagged, far larger than any

tracks in the soft earth-large paw prints that seemed to lead deeper into the forest. Emilia's curiosity was piqued,

ion about the recent rumors surrounding the forest. The diner was bustling, filled with familiar faces and the s

, her childhood friend, now a waitress with bright red hair and a warm smile. They e

Molly asked, pouring c

lia replied, her mind drifting to the

ious. "Have you heard about the creature in the woods

, intrigued. "Wh

ay it's huge, and some claim it's not just a wolf. It's like a beast-

oing the legends her grandmother had

ing the woods more than usual. He thinks it's jus

Emili

something supernatural. The

dered the possibility of her family's legacy intertwining with the present. She

ck to the cabin, the rustling of leaves and distant howls sent chills down her sp