[ WP ] The Deep Woods are a fearsome place , filled with screams and lights and terrible magic . But in the depths of the forest lives an ancient dragon who constructs all the sounds and sights to keep people away , because he just wants to be left alone .

I kept running. Past the branches and the brushes, I kept running. I ignored the wicked voices. I ignored the screams from my mother and sister. I knew they could n't be real. Past the twigs and stones, I kept running. There had to be a way out of this forest. I should've listened to my gut instinct not to go in, but there was just something that drew me forward. I could n't shake the urge to go in. I see a bright blue light approaching on the left and I start slowing down. I jogged a bit forth while the voices continue to call my name. I see two trees with their branches intertwined making an arch underneath is the source of the light. He was n't as big as I expected them to be. From a distance I almost thought he was human. He did n't see me at first. I slowly crept forth while he had his back turned. I peered over his shoulder to see what he was doing. He was huddled over a mysterious puddle of mist waving his hands and twirling clawed fingers. I startled him when I stepped on a branch. He spun around and the glow from the mist disappeared along with the voices in the forest. The only source of light was a faint shine from his eyes. They were a dark shade of red-gold. In a blink he snapped his neck left and spat a small burst of fire. I was taken aback when I noticed that the bush he just lit up was n't burning, like that story from the bible. I could see he was only a bit over five feet tall. He wore a black hood with a red trim. A small wisp of smoke was slithering from his blue snout. We stood in silence just looking at each other for what felt like hours. He slowly lifted his hand and pointed towards the archway. I left without a word. Every night I still hear a faint scream from the forest. I asked my sister if she hears it too but apparently I'm the only one.
