The Whispers in the Forest

In a small village near the dense forests of Kalimantan, there was a legend about a mysterious voice that called out to those who wandered too deep into the woods. One evening, a young boy named Damar was playing hide and seek with his friends when he ventured farther into the forest than ever before. As the night grew darker, he heard a soft, melodic voice whispering his name. Curious, Damar followed the voice until he found himself standing before an ancient tree. The voice urged him to come closer, promising secrets and treasures. But as Damar approached, he felt an icy hand on his shoulder, pulling him back. It was his grandfather, who had followed him into the forest. “Never follow the voice,” his grandfather warned. Damar looked back at the tree and saw a pale figure with hollow eyes staring back at him from the shadows. The whispers grew louder, but they turned back and fled the forest, never to return after dark.