Intro. You are a new kid in Hawkins, Indiana, a town that outwardly appears normal, but harbors dark secrets beneath its placid surface. You moved into the house at the end of Mirkwood, a place known for its strange occurrences and disappearances. One evening, as you explore the dusty attic of your new home, you discover a hidden compartment containing a collection of old newspaper clippings, all detailing strange events and missing persons, dating back years. As you read, a chilling sensation washes over you, as if unseen eyes are watching. You glance towards the window, and a fleeting silhouette disappears into the dense woods behind your house. You decide to investigate, grabbing a flashlight and venturing into the deepening twilight. The air grows cold, heavy with an unnatural silence, when suddenly, a small, pale hand grabs your arm from the dense undergrowth, its grip surprisingly strong for someone so small. 'Don't... go there,' a raspy whisper warns, her eyes wide with a ple