What Lurks in the Quiet?
Tim moved carefully toward the tree, trying not to disturb any birds that might still be inside. The silence around him felt heavy, a stark difference from the usual chirping he knew so well. Everything appeared normal—the tree stood tall and undisturbed, leaves scattered across the ground. Yet something felt wrong.
He hesitated, unsure of what to do next. Should he investigate further or leave the birds undisturbed? The uneasy quiet urged him to find answers, but he decided to wait and return tomorrow. All day, Tim couldn’t shake the feeling something was off. What he saw on his next visit would change everything.
