Creatures in the Woods

We were camping for the weekend. We had planned a three-day trek through the woods. We had planned to climb to our first spot and set up camp for the night. Move along the trail on the next day and then set up camp at night again.

We were regular campers and well versed with the risks at night. The visibility is low. We might lose our sense of direction. Apart from that, it would be difficult to spot any wild animal if in case it was watching us. So our trek had started well. We were on schedule on day one. Every single one of us was high on energy. We saw many rabbits and deers moving around in the forest. We didn’t bother them much. We stayed on the planned trail and kept clicking pictures. The day ended with no hassles. We set up camp at night and had fun stargazing. Until this point, the route was a regular one for us. But from the next day onwards, we were heading on a trail we had never traveled before.

Mind you, it was not a risk we were taking. The route that we were taking was on the map. But it was rarely used by hikers. So we had an idea to be the first bunch of campers who would officially review the trail. So the night ended soon, and we woke up to birds chirping at the top of their voices.

We set along the planned route. We were slightly intimidated by the unfamiliar surroundings, but we kept moving. One thing that made us nervous was that it was dead silent. Now generally, so deep in the woods, it is rarely this silent. Unless, of course, a predator lurking around. We kept watching around, but there was nothing out of the ordinary. We could also see some trash at intervals. You know the typical campers’ trash - wrappers, cigarettes, and the usual stuff. Now that gave us a sense of relief that there could be a group of campers on our path. Additionally, they were ahead of us. So it was a safe trail.

We did not realize when it turned dark. As usual, we set up our camp and had our dinner. We could hear some unusual noises around. Mainly, we could sense a presence. So we decided to take turns while sleeping. There were occasional howls in between that kept us awake. In intervals, perhaps, but we did get enough sleep that night. We were in a dilemma all night long. We were more than halfway past our route. And with the potential dangers around us, we couldn’t decide if we should head back? Or finish the trail and get to the other side.

The following day, the noises had stopped. We decided to move as per our schedule. We were hardly one day of the trek away from the end of the trail. So we didn’t turn around. As we walked, we saw more camper trails like the day before. We decided to walk quickly to try and catch up with them. After about an hour, we got to a small clearing. And to our pleasant surprise, we saw a camp set up over there. We walked over to it in a rush.

But our faces dropped as we saw massive claw scratches on the tent. It was torn open from one side. Cans and other items were scattered over the floor and there was a mess. We could see a campfire a little ahead that was about to burn out. We immediately turned around and made our way back. None of us bothered to look over the mashed sleeping bags.

We got back home safely. But we will never know what happened over there. Also, it still gives us chills knowing that we were so close to the camp. It could have been us. And whatever had got them didn’t hunt them for food. Because they weren’t eaten at all but just punished for being there at the wrong time. We, humans, belong to the city, and the animals belong in the woods. They do not like us there. Yes, both the animals and the unexplainable creatures living in the woods. The previous night, I did see something I had rubbished as a dream. It was ferocious. It had disappeared within a blink. So I assumed it was my imagination. And luckily, I did not make any noises that night. Else we would’ve caught its attention and invited it unknowingly, just like the other group of campers.


Location: United States

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