"Yes, you are right. Please wait a moment, "he stated. He got a file and began browsing through it.
"This is it. Farah, Yumi, Jonathen, and Ron, "As the officer stated, Rose came to a halt. "Wait, Ron? Is Ron Rogers there? ", she asked. He said, "Yes, it is." "I know him, officer. He's also a buddy of John's. "Rose spoke out, her eyes welling up with tears. "Rose," I said as I stroked her on the back. "Officer," I said, "I think you should take action as quickly as possible."
"Sure, we'll do it. However, one of them claimed that they entered the restricted woodland, "he stated. I responded with a sigh and a roll of my eyes, "I think you do not believe such rumors, officer. Please take action ".. "Of course, sure. We're moving through with our plans. "He called his team, as he stated.
I took Rose's hand in mine. "Please be strong, Rose," I pleaded. But she remained silent. "Officer, may I join you?" she said abruptly.
"No, ma'am," he answered, "we can't let you in." She began begging him, "Please office." I grasped her arms and said, "Rose, Rose, listen to me." I said, "Officer, please do your job." "Zoe, no. I need to get there, "Rose burst into tears. I took her out of the office while holding her. I said, "Listen to me."
"No, you listen to me," she urged, breaking down in tears. "Zoe," she said, her eyes welling up with tears. She buried her head in my chest, saying, "I think John left me." I gave her an embrace. Except to console her, I have nothing to say to her right now. "No, please don't say that. We'll leave now, "I replied. "You have no idea that the woodland is cursed. There is a witch who eats men after killing them, "said Rose. Her eyes were filled with terror. "Stop it, "I yelled fiercely.
It's all a story, Rose. Don't be fooled by this, "I said. "No, no it is not," she started murmuring. I know what's going on with her.
"It's entirely my fault. I should have put my faith in him. I should have moved ahead and taken action first, "Rose said.
I shut my eyes. I simply do not want her to lose John right now. I understand how it feels to lose someone you care about.
"Hey, stop crying," I told her, forcing her to look me in the eyes."We'll go to the woods," I grabbed her face and said. "You-you can't go with me." "That witch will kill you as well," Rose screamed in terror. "Rose!" I yelled. I'm not going to let you go there by yourself. And there's nothing else like it, "I stated. Rose lowered her head. "Rose, let's go home now," I murmured with a sigh.
"Arina will be waiting for you, Zoe. Just let me go alone, "Suddenly, Rose said.
I looked at the wristwatch in the corner. Yes, I need to meet her, but there is still time. "I still have some time, Rose. She asked me to meet with her in the evening, "I said. Rose and I climbed into the car. I drove to Rose's house.
"Zoe," Rose sternly called my name suddenly. "Yes," I replied, as I drove.
I don't want to waste any of my time. "Simply drive to the woods," she stated.
"Are you serious, Rose?" I asked. Rose gave a little nod. I sighed but remained silent. Because I know what's going on with her, God, please save John. I'm hoping everything is OK with him.
I got into my car and headed to the woods. After an hour, we got close to the woods. We came upon the cop. He said, "What are you people doing here?" "Officer, we really want to walk inside the forest," I said as we stepped out of the car. "It's a big risk for you people. Our men have already entered the forest. We'll come back tomorrow if we can't find them today, "he stated.
What are you saying? We must find them immediately and at all costs, "Rose said abruptly.
He responded, "Girl, no one wants to stay there in the evening." "Then please let us leave," Rose said. "Please, Rose. Allow me to speak with him, "I stated. I approached the officer and asked, "Do you believe in those rumors as well, sir?" Have you ever seen the witch, or whatever you call them?"
Whether I believe it or not, it makes no difference. People are the problem. We can't find them in this vast forest by ourselves. We need our people. No one wants to come here, though, "he stated.
I sighed and asked him, "Then can I go? Sir, please"...
He narrowed his eyes and let me go in the end. "OK, but you," he said, pointing to Rose.
He answered, "I can't allow you." Rose fixed her gaze on me. I shook my head and nodded.
Zoe's aside.
We must find John now at any cost. I went into the woods with the police. We were on our way to the south side. The woodland was deafeningly quiet. I couldn't even see or hear the sounds of any animals. Someone unexpectedly called a cop. After a time, "we're on our way there." "We have to get to the north," he said, looking at me. "Did they find anything?" I asked. His expression became gloomy as he heard me. "We must go there. Maybe we'll be able to find something before the evening comes. "They all began walking quickly, as he stated.
I didn't ask any more questions and began following them. After a while, we arrived at the spot. There were some police there before we arrived. They had been awaiting our arrival. One of them stated to us as we were walking there, "This is where we got this fabric. I think they are close." "Yes, I think so. But I've heard there's a lake nearby. I think we should also search for that lake, "he said. "Sir, John can swim, but I'm not sure about the others," I said. He remarked, with a nod, "So, let's have a look at this side. The lake is in this direction, "explained the man, and we began our way there. We reached the lake after about 5 or 6 minutes. My eyes widened as I gazed at the water. It was truly a filthy dumping ground. It's considered to be a plunge. I couldn't stand the odor of decay, and the water was filthy, so I covered my nose. "We have to check this lake," an officer said, "and you guys may go around." I couldn't stand it any longer and joined the opposite team. We went a bit further into the forest, but the soil was strangely damp and spongy. If it isn't the rainy season, why is it so humid here? I could smell the damp soil. We were startled to hear someone rumbling. We came to a halt and exchanged glances. We heard that sound again after a little pause. This time, though, it is close. A voice murmured, "He-lp."
As I said, "sir," he nodded. We shifted our gaze to the side where we were hearing the noise. We walked over there and found a man lying on the ground after a little distance.
A man was half-naked, with moist mud all over his body. We dashed over to him. "John," I said, as soon as I saw him. I knelt down and took his hand. I forced him to look at me. He mumbled, "hel-p." "What's the matter, John? Who was the one who did that to you? "I asked. He remained silent and gently closed his eyes. But, just as he was about to close his eyes, he pointed to something nearby. "Sir, I think he is trying to say," I said. "Yes, you guys go there. Maybe the culprit is nearby, "he stated. There are a few of those who go. We tried to provide water for John. I took off my jacket and placed it over John. However, I noticed something on his hand as I covered him. It appeared like someone's nails had left markings.
The wound is really deep. "Sir, do you think this is a person's work?" I asked the officer after showing it to him. He checked the wound and said, "I think it was caused by an animal."
However, when we arrived, I didn't notice any animals. Then?
I let out a sigh. Is it possible that I'm overthinking things? Suddenly, a guy panted and dashed towards us. He said, "Sir, come with us." "What's the matter?" the cop asked. "You have to see it first," he added, as he dashed back to the spot. John was being carried to the stretcher by a group of men. I went there with the cop to see what was going on. We expanded our eyes as we approached.
What the hell is going on here? I put my hand over my mouth and covered it. There were fingers, body parts, and heads of humans.
How is that possible? But the oddest thing was that we discovered a drawing on the ground. What exactly is it?
to be continued..