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THE HAUNTED FOREST MEME

Fairy tales, young adult novels, and tourist traps all speak of the horrors that can be found inside a forest: ghosts, goblins, witches, werewolves, and more. The particulars of these stories might differ due to culture and time period, but they all remind us of the impossible and tap into our deepest and most basic fears. Some of them even have a happy ending.

What will you encounter, once you cross that tree line? Will you come out alive? If you are curious, you should check out some of real life “haunted forests”.

WARNING: Some of the prompts below totally belong in a horror movie and might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Please be sure to plot ahead for these!

DIRECTIONS

1. Comment with your character, series, preferences, etc.
2. Roll a number between 1-28 with the RNG for a prompt
3. Or not, you cheater.
4. Reply to others and play the scenario out!
5. Ignore the old man saying, “It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.”

PROMPTS

1. GHOSTS » It is a known fact that only ten percent of ghosts are friendly, five percent are under curses, and the rest of them just want to kill you.

2. THE EVIL WITCH » Did you learn nothing from Hansel and Gretel? Do not eat the house!

3. A SIMPLE TRAVELER » You knew this forest was haunted. The map and villagers all warned you. You just asked for trouble and have found it.

4. WEIRD NOISE » For the last time, we get that you are hearing noises. The forest just makes noises, okay? It doesn’t mean something is there! Right?

5. FAIRY HELPER » Congrats, you met one of the nicer mythical creatures! While a bit annoying, at least this being is not set on killing you!

6. BATTLE » Be it a fight that started in the forest or somehow went into it, you might have more to worry about than who you were fighting originally.

7. THE MAZE » This is the worst. You turn here, make another turn there, and find yourself back at the beginning of a maze. Can you ever get out?

8. TALKING ANIMALS » Be sure to be polite—animals are fickle and could send you in the wrong direction.

9. BIG BAD WOLF » A classic cliché, you have run across someone who seems nice. Too nice. Just what is their end game here?

10. STRANGE SIGHTS » You cannot resist a good mystery—and when it comes to that, the forest is full of them! Come on, grab your mystery caps!

11. FAIR FOLK » These beings are known for their love for pranks. Have they turned your head into that of a donkey, or is someone just egging you?

12. BAD VACATION » On your online review, you are going to make sure to mention the broken toilet and the serial killer who was not taking a vacation.

13, A HIKING TRIP » Exercise and fresh air are lovely things, but maybe you should have chosen a different forest. The last 50 hikers have all died here.

14. THE QUEST » Through sleet and rain and shine, you must complete whatever your quest is. Rescue a damsel? Find a cure? Slay a dragon? Good luck.

15. UNWANTED VISITOR » When a trigger-happy hermit or grumpy dragon kills you, don’t say we didn’t warn you! There were literally dozens of signs.

16. A UNICORN » Oh my gosh oh my gosh you found a unicorn quick take a picture!

17. THE CASTLE » Many tales speak of castles that change locations or disappear with the sunrise. Can you break the curse or will you get trapped too?

18. THE NICE WITCH » Not all witches are evil! This one actually helps people on their quests from time to time … for a price. Are you willing to give it?

19. RAIN » You are cold, lost, and hungry, and now it’s raining?! Ugh!

20. HUNTING » Whether for food or for a dangerous criminal, you gear up and decide to go into the woods. Beware, this is no nice place.

21. THE OLD MAN » Look, we told you to ignore this guy. He might seem nice, but any advice or “magical items” he gives will not help you.

22. BAD LUCK » The map was outdated. The car got a flat tire. The boats have holes in them. A simple camping trip is now an utter comedic nightmare.

23. FLOWER GATHERING » What a lovely pastime! Are you picking flowers to woo a crush or cheer up a friend? Hold on. Where did the path home go?

24. SNOW» Okay, so saying, “At least it’s not snowing” is new.

25. THE HERO » Okay, fine, so you don’t believe in legends and refuse to heed the warning signs. Be prepared for all that you will face, foolish warrior!

26. THE HUNTED » As a last resort, you have gone to the woods to escape something that is pursuing you. Hopefully you will survive.

27. MORE BAD LUCK » This time, the whole forest seems to be out to get you: poison ivy, a squirrel sending mountain lions on you, and a rude llama.

28. RANDOM » Is there a trope or scenario that we forgot? Want to roll again? Go right ahead.

Reposted (Hosticide)

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[Tattoo artist with a connection to the fae and a mind for the occult, may have come into the woods to sketch something or investigate strange happenings in the area.]

[ she grew up in one of these! f/f for shipping. ]

[Anything with the supernatural prompts are a go for this one, though all prompts work.]

Edited 2021-03-14 01:53 (UTC)

[All prompts. Open to plotting things.]

[All prompts.]

(he's here either to haunt you, or to heckle you whilst you're haunted.

let me know if you want to hash anything out!)

(he's prime fodder for hauntings--and a survivalist to boot, if you find that you're haunted yourself.

we can plot anything ahead of time if you like!)

( i'm up to date through wandavision but mark spoilers. m/f for shipping. )

[ endverse or s5 flavors! ]

The Demon of The Wood was not, in fact, a demon at all - but Dean would not know that. All he would know was that someone - something - was tearing people apart in the woods, devouring their bodies, leaving trails of body parts and blood through a decent portion of the woods. Many had witnessed the slaughter - travelers ambushed by men and women with ill intent; robbers and thieves and murderers, as what could only be described as a shadowy blur with sharp teeth and sharper claws pouncing upon the thieves and dragging them screaming and crying into the dark woods. The travelers, the innocents, always left unharmed...physically, at least.

As he marched through the woods, it was clear something was following him. Shadows darted around trees, the soft scrape of nails against bark, the smell of blood in the air; fresh, hinted with copper. No matter which way he turned to try and lose whatever beast was following him, he would see and smell and hear it all still, like it was close. Always. So close.

[No 16. Probably was scraping by in the forest to begin with, seeing as the game begins kinda in media res in some spooky woods. This little guy might be able to help you find your way—he seems to know where all the traps are set.]

Edited 2021-03-14 02:32 (UTC)

[Hunter/ranger type who's actually more of a conservationist Steve Irwining his way through even the weirdest of wilderness, expertly plucking up the wildlife and telling you what he can about it.

Did you ask him to tell you? Maybe, maybe not. It's probably going to keep happening if it's familiar territory. And don't you dare leave any trash here.

In unfamiliar or unfriendly terrain he's quiet, taking in every detail and making sure no one steps on anything that can eat them.

Character bio/info in journal, open to OCs, crosscanon, aus, assumed cr, etc. Can canonblend with most modern settings if I can find the right lines to smudge.]

Edited 2021-03-14 02:38 (UTC)