The Whispering Circle

In the heart of an ancient forest, there was a stone circle that had stood for centuries. Locals avoided it, whispering tales of dark rituals performed there. One night, a group of curious travelers stumbled upon it. The stones seemed to hum with an eerie energy. As they ventured closer, they noticed strange symbols etched into the ground. Suddenly, the air grew cold, and a voice echoed through the trees, chanting in an ancient language. The travelers realized too late that they had interrupted a ritual meant to summon an ancient entity. Shadows began to twist and writhe around them, forming grotesque figures. One by one, the travelers vanished, leaving only the stones and the whispers of the past.