Moth Man

The fire crackled low, sending thin ribbons of smoke curling into the cold night air. The woods felt endless—tall trees stretching up into darkness, their branches whispering with every gust of wind. your boyfriend said with a grin, nudging you lightly. His name was Rowan, and he looked way too comfortable for someone sitting in the middle of nowhere at midnight. A laugh broke out from the group. There were five of you in total: * Eli * Rowan * Maya, who was already filming everything “just in case something goes viral” * Jordan, who insisted they didn’t scare easily * And Noah, who had been quiet… a little too quiet Eli groaned, but after a moment, leaned forward toward the fire. The flames reflected in their eyes, making them look braver than they felt.