"Welcome, Emma," it said. "I've been waiting for you."
Despite her reservations, Emma felt drawn to the path. She took a deep breath and stepped onto the winding trail, her feet sinking into the soft earth. The trees seemed to loom over her, casting long, ominous shadows on the ground. Accursed- Emma-s Path
Emma's mind reeled as she tried to process what was happening. Who was this figure, and what did it want from her? She took a step back, her heart racing, but her feet seemed rooted to the spot. "Welcome, Emma," it said
It had started with a dream, a recurring nightmare that had plagued her for weeks. In the dream, she was running, her feet pounding against the earth as she fled from something unseen. She couldn't see her pursuer, but she could feel its breath on the back of her neck, cold and rank. The trees seemed to loom over her, casting