As night fell completely, Mia set up camp in a small clearing surrounded by towering trees. She pulled out her notebook and began jotting down notes about her findings—the locket, whispers in the dark, and stories from townsfolk about children who had vanished years ago.She couldn't shake off that feeling of being watched; every rustle of leaves made her heart race faster. Just as she was about to turn in for the night, she heard it again—the soft whisper calling her name."Mia… come play…"This time it was closer—almost intimate—as if someone were standing right beside her. Fear gripped her heart as she turned off her flashlight and strained to listen. The forest was silent except for that haunting call."Who's there?" she called out into the darkness, trying to sound brave despite trembling hands.The whisper responded softly yet chillingly: "I'm waiting for you…"Before Mia could react further, shadows began to dance around her campfire; they twisted and turned like living creatures beckoning her closer. Panic surged within her as she scrambled for her flashlight but found it flickering ominously before dying out completely.In that moment of darkness enveloping her entirely—a figure emerged from behind a tree—a young girl dressed in white with long hair cascading down her back stood watching Mia with wide eyes filled with longing and sadness."Help me," the girl whispered softly before vanishing into thin air like smoke carried away by an unseen wind.