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Whispers of the Shadow Demon

Episode 1: The Dark Arrival

In the small, mist-covered village of Ravenmoor, strange things began to happen after midnight. Livestock vanished, eerie whispers floated through the forest, and villagers spoke of seeing a shadow lurking near the old abandoned temple.

Young historian Ethan Cross, drawn by stories of the ancient temple, arrives in Ravenmoor. Late one night, he finds a symbol carved into a tree—a circle with twisted lines—and feels an icy chill run down his spine.

As Ethan investigates, he catches a glimpse of a figure: a tall, horned creature with glowing red eyes. It vanishes before he can react. Locals whisper the name "Varghul", the ancient demon said to awaken once every hundred years.

Episode 2: The Demon's Mark

Ethan discovers an old journal belonging to Father Alden, a priest who vanished decades ago. The journal speaks of Varghul's curse: anyone who sees its shadow is marked, and the demon will hunt them relentlessly.

That night, Ethan wakes to find a red sigil glowing on his hand. Panic strikes him—he is now bound to the demon. Shadows start moving unnaturally around the village, and strange creatures whisper in corners.

Ethan teams up with Mira, a local herbalist who secretly knows about the village's dark past. Together, they start piecing together clues from the temple, the journal, and old myths, hoping to understand how to stop Varghul before it fully awakens.

Episode 3: The Forest of Whispers

Ethan and Mira venture into the haunted forest where Varghul was first seen. The trees seem alive, whispering in voices that echo their worst fears. Every step feels heavier, and illusions blur the line between reality and nightmare.

In the heart of the forest, they find an ancient stone altar with markings identical to the sigil on Ethan's hand. Suddenly, Varghul appears, speaking in a voice that sounds like the rustling of dead leaves.

"You cannot hide what is bound to you, human. Your soul belongs to me," the demon hisses.

Ethan and Mira narrowly escape, realizing that the demon's power grows stronger with every fear it feeds upon. They need to uncover the forgotten ritual of banishment before the full moon rises—or the village will be lost forever.

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