a painting of a girl in a blue dress walking down a path in a forest

The Whispering ForestOnce upon a time, in a kingdom surrounded by mountains and seas, there was a legendary forest called the Whispering Forest. It was said that anyone who entered could hear the voices of ancient spirits, whispering secrets of magic and forgotten truths. But no one dared to stay long, for those who lingered too long were said to vanish, never to return.Aria, a curious young girl with fiery red hair and a heart full of wonder, lived in a nearby village. She had always been drawn to the forest's edge, listening to its strange, melodic hum. One day, her grandmother fell gravely ill, and the village healer spoke of a rare flower deep within the forest—the Starlight Bloom—that could cure any ailment.Without hesitation, Aria decided to enter the forest. Armed with only her courage, a lantern, and her grandmother's locket, she stepped into the Whispering Forest.As she ventured deeper, the whispers grew louder. At first, they were incoherent, but soon, they began forming words."Seek the path unseen,