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Mystery of the Forbidden Woods

"What's Wrong with Quinn?"

Chapter 2

{In the little cottage in the woods, 1929}

Two boys and their girlfriends were exploring the forbidden woods when they stumbled upon the tiny cottage. They all stopped in front of it, the girls clinging onto the boys who just laughed.

The taller one shook his head. "Oh come on Lea, you don't actually believe those stories do you?" The boy known as Zack asked. Lea turned to glare at her boyfriend. "Do you know what they do to people in there? I heard there's this old creepy man, he stalks innocent women like me. They never hear him coming, the next thing you know; you wake up tied up to a long table in this creepy little cottage." She said a chill going down her spine, just from glancing at the place.

Jessica and Ian laughed.

"Lea, you shouldn't believe everything you hear. You know the town just likes to try to scare us young people. They just don't want us to cause any trouble." Ian said, shaking his head as he took a step on to the porch. Jessica rolled her eyes. "Oh come on Ian, just because those stories aren't true…." She sighed, "You really don't have to go inside, we already know how tough you are." She teased.

Zack stepped on the porch walking to the door, Ian following suit right behind him. "Zack! Stop!" Lea called out, glancing at the windows fearfully. She could've sworn she had just seen a shadow watching them through the window.

"Lea would you chill?" Zack asked shaking his head, "Besides, those stories never said anything about us guys being in danger." He snickered, earning a high five from Ian.

Ian opened the door and stepped inside, Zack right behind him. The girls slowly walked closer to the porch, they could no longer see the boys.

Jessica bit her lip. "Maybe we should go check on them." She finally said. The girls stepped onto the porch when they heard Ian and Zack scream.

They ran inside quickly looking around. "Ian? Zack?!" Both of the girls cried out in fear. A shadow crept up behind each of them, and then the boys grabbed them making them scream. They burst out laughing and gave each other high fives.

Lea and Jessica glared at the two. "That was so not funny guys!" Lea complained, putting a hand on her chest calming herself down. "Come on, let's go explore this place." Jessica said, as she took out a flashlight.

Jessica walked into another room shining the light over the room. There were framed pictures of people who must've owned the house. She looked down the hall and saw a room with the door ajar.

She curiously walked to the room and slowly pushed the door open. It made a creaking noise as it slowly swung open. There was a figure hunched over the desk, writing rapidly in a little old worn out book. Jessica gasped and backed away dropping the flashlight; the figure stopped writing and turned quickly. She covered her mouth gagging backing up into the wall. The old man's face was decayed and had a horrible smell. His hair was dirty and stringy, and his lips curled into a crazy grin.

The figure stood up, she turned to run and the figure let out a loud ear-piercing shriek and grabbed her. Jessica screamed in fear trying to break free; then she was knocked out.

Lea froze hearing Jessica's scream. She ran into the other room running into the boys. "Did you guys hear that?" Lea asked, worriedly.

Zack and Ian nodded. "It sounded like Jess, where is she?" Ian asked, looking around startled.

They ran down the hall towards the sound of the scream, but she was nowhere to be found. Lea ran into the room at the end of the hall looking around. She didn't see anything, and more importantly she didn't see her friend.

The crazy old man was standing behind the door, which was slowly closing. Lea turned around and shrieked. The boys ran to the room but the door slammed quickly. They pounded on the door screaming. "LEA! Let us in!" They tried to open the door but it was locked.

There was nothing they could do, so they ran as fast as they could out of the little old cottage; and straight to the police station. Later, a search team was sent to the cottage. They didn't find the girls; however they found various body parts that were sealed in jars.

Present Day

Quinn turned the little journal around in her hand, then sat it down. She didn't want to know what was in there. She felt that cold breeze again and rubbed her arms.

That's enough exploring of this room. Quinn thought turning and walking back to the door.

She walked out of the room and went back downstairs.

Santana walked quickly out of the room with the jars filled with human body parts. A shudder went through her body.

This place really gives me the creeps; I have a feeling we shouldn't be in here. Santana thought as she reached the end of the hallway. There was a door, she opened it and saw the stairs that led to the basement.

She rolled her eyes. "There would be a basement in this place; that's probably where they hide the bodies." She mumbled, and walked down the stairs.

The basement was really dark, nothing but pitch black. Which was quite strange, considering it was still daylight outside. Santana frowned and took out her cell phone to use as a light. She moved it slowly, lighting her path as she walked.

Something moved in the shadows, her light catching a quick glimpse of a figure in a hood. She quickly turned her phone back to where she saw the figure, but it was gone. She took a deep breath. "Okay, you're just seeing things, don't start freaking out now." She muttered to herself.

She made her way back upstairs, and back to the main part of the cottage.

Puck and Quinn were already there. Puck was holding a very shaky Quinn, who looked up as Santana entered the room.

"What happened Puck?" She demanded, not wanting to mention what she saw. She knew it would only make things worse.

Santana made her way over to where the two were standing and put a hand on Quinn's shoulder. Quinn gave a small nod and cleared her throat.

"W-when I was coming back down the stairs…"She took a breath closing her eyes, "I—I felt this hand on my shoulder, a—and someone whispered my name in my ear." Quinn said trembling.

Puck rubbed her back re-assuring her that everything was going to be okay. "Alright, I think we've had enough, lets just leave." Puck said, saying out loud what they were all thinking.

Santana grabbed the blonde's hand and Puck grabbed her other hand, and together they made their way to the front door.

Puck opened the door and they all stepped on the porch, the door slammed behind them and they ran off the porch as fast as they could. Brittany, Rachel, Tina, and Mercedes were waiting for them in the same place they had left them. When they saw them come out they all jumped up and immediately ran towards them embracing the three of them.

"Sanny!" Brittany cried out, pulling her girlfriend into a tight hug. Santana hugged her back and kissed her. "I told you I'd be back for you." She pulled back giving her a smile.

Puck was holding Quinn tight to him, as everyone watched on. Rachel spoke up, "Not to ruin this moment, because you two look so adorable right now, but I don't really want to linger around here any longer. This place is really giving me the creeps. "She said, looking around anywhere but the little cottage. Tina and Mercedes nodded. "I agree with Rachel on this one, lets get out of here." They said together as Brittany and Santana teamed up with them.

Puck and Quinn held hands and they turned around to go back the way they had come, the rest of their group right behind them.

For a long time everything was quiet, and no words were spoken between the friends. They just wanted to get back to the campsite where everyone else was.

{Back at the campsite, present time}

Blaine and Kurt were sitting in their tent talking to each other while everyone else was seated around the campfire. Finn, Rory and Sugar were roasting marshmallows talking amongst themselves. It started getting dark outside. "I wonder what's taking them so long. "Finn wondered out loud, worried about them. Blaine and Kurt stepped out to join them. "Have they returned yet?" They asked, noting the sun had set and it was now dark. Rory, Sugar, and Finn shook their heads, looks of worry spreading across their faces. There was a loud terrifying shriek making them all jump. "I hope they get back soon. "Sugar said, getting scared. They all nodded in agreement as they waited.

Brittany was dragging her feet across the ground, getting tired. "Sanny, I can't walk anymore. " She pouted, looking at her girlfriend. The Latina picked her up swinging her in her arms. "I got you baby." She smiled, tired herself, but she needed to be there for Britt. Puck was carrying Quinn in his arms, who looked like she was a little weak. He brushed her bangs out her face feeling her head. "Hey guys, we need to hurry and get her back. She feels a little warm. "Puck said, breaking the silence.

Rachel jogged up to Puck and Rachel and felt Quinn's forehead. "Oh crap, she doesn't look too well either. "She said with a frown. Everyone caught up with them to stay together. Finally, another half hour later, they walked into the campsite. Finn, Blaine, Kurt, Sugar and Rory quickly got up seeing them. Puck laid Quinn down gently on the ground kneeling beside her. "What's wrong with Quinn?" Sam asked, coming out from the tent, he had decided not to go with them and stayed behind. Mike emerged as well and ran over to Tina.

Quinn looked at Puck, not looking too well. "Puck…what's happening to me?" She asked, her voice cracking. Her body felt like she was on fire and she was feeling weak and light-headed. Puck put a hand gently on her cheek.. "Just hang in there Q." He said softly, and then looked up at Finn. "Go get her something cold, fast!" Finn nodded and ran over to the cooler they had brought filled with ice, and ice cold drinks. He grabbed a bottle of ice-cold water and brought it to Puck. Everyone was gathered around them freaking out, hoping Quinn was going to be okay.