Behind The Trees Novels & Stories

I still had the feeling that someone, or something, was behind me, and they were just waiting for a moment of weakness. I continued walking, placing my hands along the trees on either side of me. Each trunk sat so close together that I couldn't walk a foot without running into one, which provided slight cover and something for me to lean on. The bark was rough under my fingers and the sticky sap coming from the trees beckoned for me to stay with them. I could see visible claw marks that made these saps oozed. It had large marks, probably from wild animals or something mostly bears since it has five claws vertically. I couldn’t care about them. I need to escape.

The hunt was far from over. As I emerged from the forest, I spotted a majestic tree with branches that seemed to stretch out like welcoming arms. Exhaustion washed over me, my legs aching from the chase. I trudged towards the tree, my eyes fixed on its shade. Reaching the trunk, I collapsed onto the grassy ground beneath, my back against the rugged bark. I let out a deep sigh, feeling the rough texture of the tree's skin against mine.

and Rosa adjusted it around her. Then the car moved. Not away. Forward. “South rise vehicle advancing,” Omar said. “Slow. No lights.” Primo confirmed the movement as Elio reported, “He’s leaving the road.” Tess sat straighter. “He wants a visual without the windshield.” On the eastern feed, a dark figure separated from the vehicle and moved toward the outer fence through the low orchard break. He did not rush or crouch. He crossed the property with the confidence of someone who had spent too much of his life believing walls eventually became permeable to him.

But as she moved closer, her stomach churned. One of the trees was sick. Its bark was blackened and cracked, seeping a tar-like substance that dripped onto the glittering ground. Its leaves were brittle, some falling in slow, sorrowful spirals. Dark veins twisted around its roots, choking it as they spread outward, threatening to poison the other two trees. The second tree pulsed with life but seemed strained, its light flickering as if struggling to keep the corruption at bay. The third tree stood strong, radiating a golden warmth that gave Zoe a fleeting sense of comfort.

The forest exhales. And somewhere beyond the trees, something shifts in response. Not yet. But soon.

Logan said flatly. Ryan shot Logan a look. “Deal with them? Like you dealt with the last one? Because I remember a lot of running and not much fighting.” Logan ignored him, his focus sharp as they approached a clearing. At its center stood a massive tree, unlike any they’d seen before. Its silver bark glowed faintly, and its roots twisted and coiled like veins running deep into the earth. Dangling from its branches were countless mirrors of varying sizes and shapes, each reflecting a different scene.

Nara said smile alone. Likewise with the trees around Nara and Ardina. Trick the journey of the two girls so as not to get out of the area of ​​​​the trees. They moved quickly to change the arrangement. The biggest and shady tree again followed Nara and Ardina from behind. Nara sensed and suspected the strangeness of the trees around her. And the feeling was right. The trees were moving. When her body turned to see who was following her, the big tree was already right beside him. Very close. Nara's heart was beating very fast. Suddenly she felt scared. How not, the fibers writhe like a venomous snake ready to bite her.

I replied and stood up. "Wait..... Where's the most secluded part of this kingdom?" I asked "The devil trees" Amos replied "What's that?" I asked "They're five trees that formed a circle, they are weirdly shaped and scary. There's a myth that the trees bring badluck for anyone who steps in. So no one dares to go closer" Amos explained while I listened with rapt attention "Where's it located?" I asked and he gave me the description. I stood up and Amos stood up after me

You think he won't just push us even further? "Shut your mouth!" Mom's voice thundered. "Do you have any idea what your brother's been through all these years? You've all been keeping secrets from me! "Zack, I promise you, I'll uncover who's behind this!" Walter nervously shrank his neck out of guilt. My mom loves me so much, but all I could do was ask her with a heavy heart. "Mom, if you love me that much, why didn't you ever believe me?"

Watching him work, I couldn't help but inwardly laugh at the situation—a child was showing me up in technology, a humbling yet endearing moment. As Koda worked his magic, the image on the monitor grew closer, bringing the mysterious figures and their interaction with the trees into clearer view. "I have no idea what they are doing," Cassy repeated, her confusion deepening as the scene unfolded before us. Koda, ever observant, piped up and caught us all off guard. "They are moving the trees, look!" Sure enough, as we turned our attention back to the monitor, it appeared the trees were receding, almost stepping back of their own accord. The sight was surreal, challenging my understanding of th