The Eternal Mystery
Lily Keeley
Thousands of years ago, in another realm, there stood a grand forest. The forest would’ve taken your breath away, it was absolutely exquisite. The trees dominated the woodland, making everything in its path look minuscule. The sun shone through the prickly, evergreen-coloured Douglas fir leaves, always creating a sense of enchantment and allure. The air was fresh and there was an eternal peaceful breeze. The leaves always rustled softly as the wind carried the scent of damp earth and pine needles through the dense canopy above. The transcendent forest had once held many beauties, like rare types of birds, rare types of plants and rare types of flowers.
Located in the heart of the forest was a quaint village. The cottages were small, but well decorated with ivy vines engulfing the outer walls. While the forest and village had beauty to them, the villagers had the most beauty in the sense that they were the nicest, friendliest, and most helpful people you could ever wish to meet. Whether it was growing crops, working at the market, sewing clothes, or teaching, all of the villagers, including the children, worked. The villagers had always been like this and they’d strictly abided by the rules, people rarely rebelled.
While it was a breathtaking and enchanting place, everything in the forest, from the trees and ground to the air, held a secret. The forest was ruled by Hecate, the Goddess of Witchcraft and Magic. She had cast a spell on the forest, keeping everyone who ever stepped foot in it, imprisoned for eternity. Those birds were 8ft-tall beasts, ready to attack at any time. The flowers were so delicate and graceful-looking, but they had poisonous vipers that were released when touched and could kill anyone, no matter how big or small.
Most of the plants were monstrous, bloodthirsty Venus Flytraps who devoured anything and anyone in its path. They had stood at no less than 12ft tall and 5ft wide.
Hecate tortured the innocent people and kept them there for her own amusement. Not many people tried to escape as it would’ve led to their impending doom. The dark and dangerous, bloodthirsty creatures who lived there, guarded the forest and village walls. As well at that, even if someone had snuck past these creatures, they would’ve been dead before they could find their way out, as traps lay hidden along the woodland.
Even with all of the information, no one knows how the story ended. Did the villagers escape? Was anyone else imprisoned? Does the forest still exist? These are questions that’ll forever be left unanswered.