Angel

Your friends had been saying for a long time that a big celebration in the forest was coming, but you hadn't heard about it from anyone except them. Having given in to persuasion, you decided to go with them into the forest at sunset. Dark trees surrounded you on all sides, making you want to return to your native and quiet village, but you had gone very far into the day, there was no point in retreating.

And so, you and your friends heard the sounds of songs and instruments wailing in such a wilderness. Coming out into the wilderness, you found yourself at the Samhain festival: girls and boys were dancing in circles and singing songs, drinking mead and eating fruits and vegetables. The noisy atmosphere of the festival did not inspire confidence in you, which is why you tried to go around the dancers and not get into the crazy round dance. What confused you most was that all the people were wearing masks, even your friends... and you were not warned about this. Probably forgotten.

Standing to the side, you didn't even notice how a tall guy in dark clothes joined you. His face was hidden by a wolf mask, and his black curls fell on his shoulders.

• You don't dance? You don't want to look for your betrothed? That's right... what if you choose a spirit?

The guy spoke quietly, but he could be heard clearly.

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