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A couple spending a quiet evening near a remote reservoir in New Jersey notice something unsettling: a forest gone completely silent, unnaturally perfect rows of trees, and a dead bird lying in the middle of the trail, its feathers stained a strange matte black. As the air grows heavy and the temperature suddenly drops, an overwhelming feeling tells them to leave. But on the walk back, a woman's desperate cries for help begin echoing through the woods—appearing, disappearing, and somehow following them deeper into the darkness. Was someone truly out there... or was something else calling…
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Be. Scared
Be. Busta and Studio71 · Stories · English
Every week Be. Busta shares stories that will have you looking over your shoulder while questioning what may actually reside under your bed. You will hear tales of horror from contemporary writers; both emerging and renowned, with the occasional set coming from real life experiences. Subscribe to th
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