He Went Missing in the Dark Forest. A Decade Later, They Found This | Bedtime Stories, Sleep Relax

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In 2009, Ethan Cole, a 27-year-old nature enthusiast, disappeared during a solo hiking trip in the dense forests of Washington State. His car was found near the trailhead, but no signs of struggle or clues were ever recovered. Despite extensive search efforts, Ethan was never found, and the case eventually went cold. His younger brother Caleb was deeply affected and spent the next decade holding onto hope that Ethan might still be alive somewhere out there.

Ten years later, researchers stumbled upon a weathered backpack deep in the same forest. Inside was a journal bearing Ethan’s name. The entries started off calm and reflective, documenting wildlife and scenery, but soon took a chilling turn. Ethan described eerie events: the sense of being watched, strange symbols carved into stone, and a tree that seemed unlike anything he had ever seen. His final message was brief and haunting — a plea to find a mysterious tree that “bleeds.”

Caleb took the journal as more than just the final thoughts of a lost hiker. He believed it was a clue, and with the help of trusted friends and a local guide, he returned to the forest to trace Ethan’s path. They discovered a hidden trail, not found on any maps, and eventually located a large, black tree just as Ethan had described. When the tree’s bark was cut, it released a deep red sap, confirming Ethan’s words were more than imagination.

Strange events began to unfold. One of the team members disappeared without a trace, and the group found a hidden tunnel beneath the tree. Inside the underground passage, they discovered cryptic markings and scattered pages from Ethan’s journal. At the end of the tunnel, a final message from Ethan was scratched into stone: “You came. That means it let you.” This suggested Ethan had survived in some form — or had never truly left.

As they tried to leave, the forest itself seemed to shift, making escape difficult. Caleb even glimpsed a vision of Ethan, unchanged from a decade ago. Once back in civilization, Caleb turned over the new findings to authorities. However, a government agency stepped in and told him not to return. They acknowledged the site was now restricted and offered no answers about what he had seen or experienced.

Weeks later, Caleb received a mysterious photo in the mail. It showed Ethan standing beside the same black tree, apparently alive and unchanged. Behind him, a pale figure watched from the shadows. The photo had been taken just days earlier. Though Caleb couldn’t explain it, he felt the forest — or whatever force was in it — had chosen to send him a message.

Caleb eventually moved to a remote part of Oregon, trying to put the past behind him. But soon, a strange tree appeared on his property — dark, out of place, and releasing the same red sap. He realized the warning wasn’t just about one tree or one place. Whatever Ethan had encountered wasn’t bound to one forest. It had followed him home. And now, it was still waiting — silent, watching, and spreading.

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