Despite the prickling sensation of unseen eyes, you forge ahead along the narrowing path. The dense foliage seems to lean in, crowding your senses with an eerie presence. Your instincts scream to flee, yet you feel tethered to keep a steady walking pace. With every step, the forest's watchful gaze intensified. Dread coils in your chest, urging you to run. A distant house emerged through the trees, its silhouette ominous against the faint forest light.