Witches and SpiritsA Dark Folk Horror Short Read
In the foothills of the mountains, folks know better than to wander too far into the trees.
They hear things up there.
Cries in the night.
A crow calling where no bird should be.
And sometimes… people don’t come back.
When a little girl goes missing near Wick-Back Trail, a small town forms a posse and heads into the forest—toward an old woman everyone fears but no one truly understands.
They call her a witch.
They say she lives alone with a crow.
They say she’s dangerous.
They’re wrong.
What they don’t know is that she’s been holding something back.
As superstition turns to fear and long-buried truths rise to the surface, the town learns too late that the mountains were never empty—and that crossing certain lines comes at a cost.
Dark, atmospheric, and rooted in rural folklore, Witches and Spirits is a haunting 15–45 minute folk horror Short Read about guilt, sacrifice, and the thin line between protection and punishment.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
In the foothills of the mountains, folks know better than to wander too far into the trees.
They hear things up there.
Cries in the night.
A crow calling where no bird should be.
And sometimes… people don’t come back.
When a little girl goes missing near Wick-Back Trail, a small town forms a posse and heads into the forest—toward an old woman everyone fears but no one truly understands.
They call her a witch.
They say she lives alone with a crow.
They say she’s dangerous.
They’re wrong.
What they don’t know is that she’s been holding something back.
As superstition turns to fear and long-buried truths rise to the surface, the town learns too late that the mountains were never empty—and that crossing certain lines comes at a cost.
Dark, atmospheric, and rooted in rural folklore, Witches and Spirits is a haunting 15–45 minute folk horror Short Read about guilt, sacrifice, and the thin line between protection and punishment.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Folk horror and backwoods dread
Supernatural suspense
Short reads with lingering impact
Read it in one sitting.
Carry it with you longer than you expect.
Genre: Fantasy
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