Deep in a forest where the trees are so close together that barely any light filters through, there is a clearing. In the center of the clearing, there’s a single tree, larger and older than all the others, with roots that twist above the ground like massive snakes. The bark is covered in glowing symbols that seem to shift when you try to focus on them, and the air smells of something sweet but unfamiliar. Around the base of the tree, there’s a circle of stones, each one carved with a different face, some smiling, some screaming, and some with no expression at all. The ground is littered with petals from flowers that don’t seem to be growing anywhere nearby, and the sound of running water can be heard, even though there’s no river in sight.
29.11.2024 23:24