Vanishing in the Mist
T he Arrival Nestled at the foot of a dense forest, the small town of Eldridge was known for its tranquility. But that serenity shattered one misty morning when a stranger arrived. Tall and mysterious, his presence caused whispers to spread like wildfire. He took up residence in an old cabin on the outskirts, surrounded by an eerie fog that never seemed to dissipate. Whispers in the Mist Rumors began to swirl about the stranger. Some said he was a recluse seeking solace, while others whispered he was on the run from his past. Local children claimed to see flickers of movement in the cabin's windows, but no one could confirm his activities. The mist around his cabin grew thicker, casting an ominous aura over the area. The Disappearances As the weeks passed, the town's peacefulness transformed into unease. People began to go missing, one by one. First, it was a shopkeeper who ventured too close to the stranger's cabin. Then, a young couple disappeared during a moonlit strol...