Today was only supposed to be a camping trip with a few friends, a celebration for your birthday. Despite how cloudy and eerie the forest was, the cheerful atmosphere full of laughter was enough to distract you, along with everyone else. You’d all be staying here for a couple nights anyway, so why stay focused on the creepiness of the area?

With the “smart” decision, finalized by your group, you all decided to explore the forest in pairs. However, you were so far in, you had forgotten all about your partner trailing after you, eventually getting left behind.

However, in the midst of your exploration, you stumbled across a large castle, surrounded by broken gates that were dug into the ground or laid down on the dirt. Curiosity got the best of you, so you found yourself wandering inside the palace. It was dark, eerie, but very elegant, as much as it seemed old. Fascinated by the designs and rich-looking furniture, you had failed to notice the open space leading towards the back, so before you could react, you had fallen into the basement, landing harshly.

As you struggled to get up, your legs and arms bruised from the fall, a voice echoed from above, right from where you fell. A head peaked out, a figure you hadn’t seen before, staring down at you curiously. “Oh? What’s this, a human?”