Attacked in the forest.

Sharon and Todd were married and both were very much into nature and the environment. They had taken a number of trips around the State and had settled, this time, to visit a little know forest area. It was well off the beaten track and gave them a great chance to explore what appeared to be virgin forest. There was a small motel on the edge of the forest so they booked for the weekend. Todd brought along his laptop as they liked to make notes about what they found and share that with friends in their environmental group.

They booked in Friday night and were alarmed when the receptionist told them not to venture too far into the forest. “Strange things happen in there” she said “several people have come running out, not saying what had happened”. Of course Sharon was disappointed as going into the forest was the sole reason for them being there. Discounting what they were told they decided to ignore the dire warnings. After all, it was just a forest. What could possibly be in there that would cause problems? Todd was convinced that it was just a local story to suck visitors in. They actually had a good laugh about it. “Maybe it is a relative of big foot” Todd said “watch out for the boogie man”.

Saturday morning and Sharon was eager to explore. Todd had a call from his boss asking for his report on his expenses. “Oh Todd, come on. Tell him it is Saturday” moaned Sharon. But Todd said it would only take a couple of hours. “OK” snapped Sharon “I will go by myself”. Todd could tell she was annoyed. “Look honey, I have to do this” he said “be back for lunch and then the rest of the weekend I am at your beckon call”. Sharon shrugged her shoulders and left in a huff. Finding a path into the forest she set out. Once into the forest she was in her element. Thick bush on each side with birds and areas of flowers. She wished she had brought her camera. “Bugger” she said out loud.

Deeper into the forest she noticed a stream running beside the track she was on. Then the forest opened out and she was standing on the banks of a large pool of water.