Lena loved exploring, but she went to a place she had never been before. The woods near her grandma's house were spooky and whispering. Her dog, Max, was chasing a squirrel, and he disappeared into the trees. Lena was screaming his name, but he didn't come back. She took a deep breath and walked into the woods.

As she ventured deeper, she heard whispering all around her. Suddenly, CRUNCH! A tree snapped behind her, and Lena froze in fear. What was making those strange noises? She knew she had to find Max, but the woods felt more dangerous than she had ever imagined. Lena's heart was pounding as she tried to figure out what was going on in the mysterious woods.