The Restless Woods

Chapter 1 - Lost

I ran, ran as far as my legs could carry me. This forest could be the death of me, but that just gives me more determination to fight for my life.

This forest seems to have no end, I have no idea where to go, or where to hide. I don't even know if there is anywhere to hide, it seems like anyone who trespassed in this place was kidnapped and killed.

I may not have a choice, I may not have a clear path, but, I know one thing.

I will escape this forest alive.

- 2 Hours Earlier -

There was a knock at the door. It's about time he got here, I've been waiting forever.

I opened the door to reveal my ginger haired friend. "This is some house you've got here."
He said.

"I guess so." I replied, "It's always so quiet out here, it's almost creepy."

"Stop trying to scare me. It's peaceful, just because it's quiet I wouldn't call this place creepy."

"Believe what you want." I motioned for him to come inside. While he was setting his stuff down, I checked the clock. 5:30 PM. He's late, but I guess it doesn't matter.

"Oh." My friend said. "It's 5:30."

"Yeah, it is, what did you want to do something before dark?" I gave him a puzzled look.

"Well." He opened his bag. "I brought this bow and some arrows for fun."

"Oh, that's kinda cool, did you want to do that now? I'm up for it."

"Let's head outside." We walked outside, the sun was setting. We don't have long for this, but we have long enough.

He set down his bag, it had his name on it, David. David shot the bow at the top of a tree.

Sure enough, he missed. The arrow went flying past the tree.

"Wow." I said. "You suck."

He gave me a death stare. "Shut your face. I'm going to get the arrow."

"You do that." I replied carelessly. He ran off into the woods as I stood by on my phone.

Friend: What you doing Peter?

Me: I have Dave over.

Friend: Your texting me while you have a friend over? That's a little sad.

Me: Not really, we were shooting a bow and he missed, so he went and got the arrow, he's still gone.

My conversation was cut off before I could  by a loud yell coming from deep in the woods, it sounded like, David.

I was slightly hesitant in the act, but I ran into the woods, cautious of my surroundings.

I dared not say a word, the sound of David's scream was loud enough to make me scared.

I came up on an area without many trees, so I walked in to look around. I looked around, only to see an arrow, in a tree above me. That's the arrow Dave shot, I thought.

Where is he...

There was a ditch in the middle of the clearing, and i walked towards it slowly to take a look inside. I peered my head over, but I immediately looked away as the sight I saw was terrifying.

I turned away and puked. It was disgusting, it was dead, it was... David. There he was, lying, dead in a ditch, ripped to shreds by some, monster.

I couldn't bear the sight. My best friend, dead, killed by some clawed monster in the dark, foggy woods. This couldn't possibly get worse. My hands are shaking, I feel like I can't speak.

Tears filled my eyes. I need help, I need to get out of here.

I pulled my phone out of my pocket. I dialed 911 in the keypad.

"Hello? Is anyone there!? I need help!" I looked back to my phone. No signal. Everything just got worse.

My last hope is to get out of this place the same way I got here. Run.

There was a loud sound nearby. It sounded like the sound came from everywhere around me. Then out of nowhere, I completely lost my train of thought. I don't know where to go to escape this place.

I can't think. But I still need to run. Run and try and find shelter. And so I ran. In no direction in particular, at least no direction that I could tell. Its like my mind is scrambled, I have no sense of direction.

As I continue to run I see a hut in the distance. I need to hide, and that's where I will hide. I open the door to the small hut, the building is cramped with things like bookshelves and decorative furniture. 

I take a place behind a bookshelf to wait. All is quiet for a minute or so, but then I hear steps, heavy steps, like some kind of monster.

The steps get louder and louder, until they halt at the door to the hut. The dog-like creature is panting aggressive, it sounds like it's ready to kill. Everything went silent for a while, and i assumed it was safe. 

I came out from behind the bookshelf, and began towards the door quietly. One, Two, Three. I counted in my head. I reached for the door knob.

Before I opened the door steps began approaching the hut yet again, but this time they are getting louder much faster than before. I realized what was about to happen the second it did. The door flew off its hinges and hit the wall behind me.

A creature emerged from the chaos. It looked like a dog, yet its fangs reached several inches below the bottom of its mouth. Its entire body was black, as if it was completely taken over by darkness. Although I can't tell very well, it seems the creature didn't have eyes. Maybe if I stay still enough then I can avoid being attacked.

I stayed as still as I possibly could, this is most likely life or death. The creature approached me and began sniffing me. I realized that this thing will be able to tell that I am not one of them, I need a weapon.

I looked around me cautiously, looking for a weapon. then I noticed a broken water pip behind me, it looked loose enough that I could pull it off, so I backed towards it slowly. I got to it without being  pounced, I should be okay if I can-

The creature jumped at me. I put the pipe in front of my face, holding it with both hands, trying to hold back the enemy's relentless attack. Its arms were flailing as it struggled to kill me. Life or Death...

I kicked the dog-like creature and it stumbled backward. I jumped up and ran, but it regained it's balance. It jumped again, arms flailing. Its cold, sharp claws dug into my chest and leg.

I yelled in pain.

A/N: Hi everyone! This is Alex here! And this is the first horror story Iv'e ever written, so if this isn't very good cut me some slack :/ But in the meantime, leaving comments and maybe suggestions for the future of this story would be greatly appreciated, and a vote too if it isn't too much trouble! Thanks :)