Title: The Aswang’s Trail
The group gathered at the foot of the trail, excitement buzzing in the air. “Alright, team! Who’s ready to conquer this beast?” Maya asked, adjusting her backpack.
“Born ready!” Ben replied, grinning. “But seriously, did you guys hear what the locals said about this place?”
“Aswang stories, right?” Leo scoffed. “Come on, Ben, don’t tell me you actually believe that stuff.”
“Hey, I’m just saying, they seemed pretty serious,” Ben defended. “Something about not going past a certain point after dark.”
“We’ll be fine,” Maya said confidently. “We’re not planning on staying out here all night, are we? Let’s stick together, and we’ll be back before sunset.”
Rising Action:
As they ventured deeper into the forest, the atmosphere shifted. The sunlight struggled to penetrate the dense canopy, casting long, eerie shadows. “Okay, this is getting a little creepy,” Ben admitted, his voice slightly subdued.
“Relax, it’s just a forest,” Leo said, though he quickened his pace. “Besides, think of the bragging rights! We’ll be legends back home for conquering this trail.”
Suddenly, a twig snapped nearby. “Did you guys hear that?” Sarah whispered, her eyes wide.
“Probably just an animal,” Maya reassured, but her voice lacked its earlier confidence. “Let’s keep moving.”
As dusk approached, they realized they had lost track of time. “Guys, I don’t like this,” Sarah said, her voice trembling. “Maybe we should turn back.”
“We’re almost there, I can feel it!” Leo urged, pushing ahead.
That’s when it happened. A bloodcurdling scream pierced the silence. “Mark!” Maya yelled, turning back. But Mark was gone. Vanished.
“What was that?” Ben stammered, his face pale.
“Mark! Mark!” Maya screamed, her voice cracking with panic.
“We need to find him,” Leo said, trying to regain control. “Ben, Sarah, you check over there. Maya and I will go this way. Shout if you see anything!”
As they split up, the forest seemed to close in around them, the shadows dancing with malevolent intent. The hunt for Mark had begun, but little did they know, they were now the ones being hunted.
How does this sound so far? 
